Qualifying life events trigger a Special Enrollment Period
Your clients may qualify for a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) if they've had certain qualifying life events. A qualifying life event (QLE) includes losing their existing health coverage, moving, or changes in household dynamics.
Please download our SEP QLE checklist and review our available plan options to see if your clients qualify.
Broker events, webinars, and trainings for 2022- Save the Date
Stay up to date with the latest information on qualifying events and Special Enrollment Periods (SEP). Register for one of our upcoming live webinars, and our expert sales team will share important SEP updates, plan pricing information, regional & competitive insights, and more.
Our webinars are a great way to stay connected and get your questions answered. Visit our Broker Event, Webinar and Training page for more information and to register today.
Streamlined life insurance application process
We have streamlined the application and submission process to help you and your clients round out their coverage with life insurance and accidental & disability coverage (AD&D) up to $100,000.
The digital DocuSign application lets you or your client complete and submit the application with just a few clicks – online from start to finish. No payment is required at the time of application. Once approved, members will be billed for their premium. The application and age-banded rates can be accessed on our life insurance home page.
Visit Life insurance | Blue Shield of CA (blueshieldca.com) to start protecting your clients and their families today.
Did you know? Resources for IFP brokers
We want to provide you with all the resources you need to succeed. Here are some tools and other resources to help you be an expert guide for your clients when discussing Blue Shield of California plans:
2022 Commission payout calendar
Broker Event, Webinar and Training page
IFP Sales resources and collateral:
Important Update regarding Retacrit shortage
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Resources for Mental Health Awareness Month and beyond
Mental Health Awareness Month is a prime opportunity to promote awareness of mental health issues, positive mental health practices, and the availability of wellness resources to your clients and their families. Blue Shield’s collection of digital tools, services, and resources are designed to help improve mental health, stay physically fit, quit smoking, and much more.
Wellvolution®, our award-winning whole-health platform, is a great tool for those looking to take control of their health and well-being. Two new apps, Ginger and Headspace, were recently added to the Wellvolution platform. Both apps are designed for members to conveniently receive mental health support from the comfort of their own homes. Headspace is a science-backed meditation app built for reducing stress and achieving a better night’s rest. The Ginger app uses text-based chatting to provide mental health coaching along with a self-care library and video-based therapy. Headspace’s ability to reduce stress by 14% in just 10 days, and with 70% of Ginger members seeing an improvement within 12-16 weeks, the sooner members join Wellvolution, the sooner they will see results.
Staying current on the latest wellness news, trends, and technologies is increasingly helpful for mental health awareness. Blue Shield provides several channels to inform members and employers on a wide variety of wellness and healthcare topics.
You can tune in to our Healthy Dose of Dialogue podcast, in which Blue Shield and industry leaders discuss the latest insights and industry trends. A recent episode explores how virtual and augmented reality devices may aid in reducing stress and anxiety.
Our News Center will be featuring mental health-related content this month, including updates on leveraging the latest mental health resources and staying current on news and trends. These are great ways to help ensure your clients have the tools and information to support their mental well-being.
Introducing Broker Connection Account Management Tool
Soon, primary agents* and agency owners will have administrative control over their account’s access to Broker Connection.
Beginning this month, primary agents already appointed with Blue Shield of California will be able to create and manage new user accounts on Broker Connection with access to all its tools and resources. User accounts are assigned role-based permissions and functionality as determined by the primary agent.
Access options include:
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Ordering sales materials
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Access to individual or agency client lists
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Access to individual or agency commission statements
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Opening new user accounts
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Account profile settings
Broker Connection Account Management Tools
What can each role do? |
Support Staff |
Sales Agent |
Subagent |
Administrator |
Primary Agent* |
Order sales materials |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
Use enrollment tools |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
Access their client list |
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X |
X |
X |
X |
View their commissions |
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X |
X |
X |
X |
View application status |
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X |
X |
X |
X |
Access agency client lists |
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X** |
X |
X |
View agency commissions |
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X** |
X |
X |
Create and manage user accounts |
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X |
X |
Update agency profile |
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X |
Change direct deposit details |
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X |
*Primary agents (Tax ID Owner or Principal Agent) may designate up to 4 other primary agent access accounts
** Optional access
These changes will provide more self-service options to manage your account online the way YOU want. More details, including training and FAQs, will be made available as we get closer to our go-live date.
New diabetes page creates a one-stop hub for members
We recently launched our member-facing diabetes homepage, a one-stop hub of resources, knowledge, and benefit information. From receiving free diabetes supplies to learning about the importance of eye health in preventing and managing diabetes, the site is both comprehensive and easy to navigate.
Ensure your clients get the most out of their Blue Shield health plan by promoting key resources like the new diabetes page, and consider adding vision coverage to help your clients maintain their vision health.