HIGHMARK UPDATES FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 27, 2016

 

This Highmark Update covers the following topics:

  • 2016 Small Group Advance Option
  • CMS is hosting a webinar on Special Enrollment Period changes in 2016

 

 

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2016 SMALL GROUP ADVANCE OPTION

 

Small Group clients who are "Grandmothered" in their pre-ACA plans and are renewing with effective dates of April 1, 2016 through Nov. 1, 2016 have the ability to renew in their current month and take a short plan year and then select a renewal date of Dec.1, 2016.

 

This FAQ sheet was developed to provide you with information regarding the 2016 Small Group Advance Option for you to use in discussions with your clients.

   

You may also refer to, the Product Portfolio, of the available Grandmothered health plans, which you can also access on the Producer Portal.

 

Rates for this option will be available in August for all regions when your December renewals are set for release.

 

 

Please contact your Highmark Small Group Client Manager with questions. 

INDIVIDUAL MARKET

 

CMS is hosting a webinar on Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs) on Wednesday, June 29.

 

CMS announced earlier this month that, starting June 18, those enrolling in coverage through five SEP categories will be asked to provide documents to prove their eligibility for which they qualify.

 

  • SEP Verification Process: Wednesday, June 29, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET
    • The purpose of this webinar is to provide more information on the new verification requirement, as well as information about how you can help your clients understand the requirement and submit documents if it applies to them.  

To register for a webinar complete the following steps (agents and brokers returning to REGTAP should start at step 3):

  1. If you are new to REGTAP, visit https://www.REGTAP.info and "Register as a New User." You will receive an email to confirm your account 
  2. Click on the link in the email to complete the process of creating a user account
  3. Log in to your account at https://www.REGTAP.info 
  4. Select "Training Events" from "My Dashboard." 
  5. Select the "View" icon next to the event title for the webinar you are interested in attending. 
  6. Select "Register Me." 

If you require assistance with webinar registration, you may contact the Registrar at 800-257-9520 or registrar@REGTAP.info. Registrars are available by phone from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET, Monday through Friday. Registration closes 24 hours prior to each event.

 

Please contact your Highmark individual sales channel consultant with questions. 

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