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Final Days-Summer underwriting holiday and bonus programIt's summertime, and we're happy to announce that your clients may be eligible for a Medicare Supplement Plan Underwriting Holiday. For a limited time, and running through August 31, 2022, this offer allows your clients that are new to Medicare and/or new to Blue Shield of California to enroll in a Plan G, Plan G Extra, or Plan G Inspire* Blue Shield of California Medicare Supplement plan without answering any health questions or underwriting approval.
Summer is also a time when you can EARN BIG. Help your clients get more with Blue Shield of California by enrolling them in one of our benefit-rich, competitively-priced Medicare Supplement plans. Earn $250 for every approved new to Medicare and/or new to Blue Shield Medicare Supplement plan application for an effective date of July 1, 2022, August 1, 2022, and September 1, 2022. The bonus program starts on June 1, 2022, at 12:00 a.m. and goes through August 31, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. This bonus program is limited to Plan G, Plan G Extra, and Plan G Inspire* new enrollments only. Blue Shield is excited to introduce an additional $50 bonus for every approved dental plan sold in conjunction with Medicare Supplement Plan G, Plan G Extra, and Plan G Inspire* with an effective date of July 1, 2022, August 1, 2022, and September 1, 2022. Please reference our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) or contact your Blue Shield Broker Sales Manager for additional information. For additional information, don't hesitate to get in touch with your Blue Shield Broker Sales Manager. *Plan G Inspire is available in select Northern California counties.
Complete your 2023 product certification today
Blue Shield's 2023 Product Certification is now open! Helpful Tips for AEP
Get certified now to sell Blue Shield's MAPD and PDP plans for 2023 by completing the AHIP certification.1 Get reimbursed up to $100! Use the Blue Shield AHIP certification link2, and get reimbursed up to $100 of the $125 AHIP certification fee when you enroll five new Blue Shield MAPD members for the 2023 plan year.* Please visit the Broker Connection MAPD and PDP certification page to learn more. And remember, you must complete BOTH the AHIP certification and the 2023 Blue Shield product-specific training before you can sell any of our plans. 1You must complete training on AHIP's site through Blue Shield's registration page to be eligible for reimbursement. Download the reimbursement request form. *All five MAPD members must be active for at least 60 days prior to your request. Payments may take up to six weeks to process. NOTE: AHIP training is required for brokers annually prior to making any sales to receive commissions for new 2023 sales. To receive 2023 renewals for MAPD and PDP clients, AHIP certification must be completed on or before 12/31/2022. 2You MUST register using our link to be eligible for reimbursement.
Get ready for AEP and pre-order your 2023 Enrollment KitsAvailable now and through September 18, 2022, you can pre-order your printed 2023 Enrollment Kits.
Once you log in to Broker Connection:
Note, you must complete a separate order for kits in each language (English, Spanish, etc.) needed. Please review our Blue Shield of California Broker Storefront job aid for more information. Still have questions about pre-ordering 2023 AEP Enrollment Kits? Contact your Blue Shield Medicare Broker Sales Manager.
Welcome Eva Mendez Broker Manager, LA marketWe are pleased to introduce our newest Blue Shield Broker Sales Manager for the Los Angeles market, Eva Mendez! Comes with over 25+ years of experience in the Medicare industry. She represented a number of Health Plans serving the most vulnerable seniors. She brings experience built from a number of roles, including Customer Service, Retention, Community Outreach, Sales Representative and her most recent role as a corporate sales trainer. She is Spanish bilingual and passionate about serving the Senior Community by supporting the broker channels with her knowledge and experience.
2023 D-SNP plan transition- New FAQsBlue Shield Promise Cal MediConnect (CMC) is ending December 31, 2022, and the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is requiring CMC plans to move members to Exclusively Aligned Enrollment Dual Special Needs Plans (EAE D-SNPs) and a matching or aligned Medi-Cal Managed Care Plan, effective January 1, 2023.
Broker Town Hall/Roundtable – Southern California Recorded August 3, 2022 (Passcode: &rrPYf6=) Broker Town Hall/Roundtable – Northern California Recorded August 3, 2022 (Passcode: #vV3YF#f) For more information, please review our latest FAQs or join our 2023 D-SNP broker training.
FEMA-Declared Weather-Related Emergency or Major Disasters
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a clarification ruling for ongoing Special Enrollment Periods (SEP) for Government entity-declared disasters and other emergencies, including COVID-19.
CMS Clarification on CY 2023 MA and Part D Technical Final Rule
The Centers for Medicare & Medicare Services (CMS) has provided guidance and final ruling (MA and Part D Technical Final Rule (CMS-4192-F, CMS–1744–F, and CMS–3401–F) on Producer Third Party Marketing Organizations (TPMO) and Field Marketing Organizations (FMO) sales and marketing practices.
Health Coverage you can count on from Blue Shield and AAA
Blue Shield of California and AAA have teamed up to offer an innovative benefit1 available in select plans and counties. With these select plans, eligible members receive a one-year new or renewal Classic AAA Membership,1 annually upon enrollment. Enroll your clients in a Medicare plan with the Independence and Safe Mobility with AAA benefit,2 and help them lead vibrant and independent lives. Please review our benefit FAQ for more information.
1One-year new or renewal Classic AAA Membership, included with your plan, annually upon enrollment. The value of the Classic AAA Membership is subject to change. AAA Membership provided by AAA Northern California, Nevada & Utah. AAA Northern California, Nevada & Utah is independent of Blue Shield of California. © 2021 AAA Northern California, Nevada & Utah. All rights reserved. 2Available in select plans and counties in northern California. For Medicare Advantage Plans, members must qualify to receive the Independence and Safe Mobility with AAA Special Supplemental Benefit for the Chronically Ill. Eligibility approval is not required for Medicare Supplement Plan G Inspire.
Broker training dates and Helpful FAQs
We’re committed to providing you with the tools and resources to help our members navigate the complicated and evolving healthcare space. Broker training events are your opportunity to interact and ask questions with our Blue Shield team of subject matter experts.
Broker Training Webinar Schedule Also, please remember to bookmark the News and Announcement page on Broker Connection for helpful information and FAQs.
Tools at Your Fingertips ~We want to provide you with all the resources you need to succeed. Here are some tools to help you be an expert guide for your clients when discussing Blue Shield of California plans:
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