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October 20, 2016

News about Consumer Business | For General Agents

Important Information About 2017 Member Renewal Letters

In the coming weeks, members will be receiving renewal letters for their 2017 plans that include updated rate and product information, as required by ACA Guidelines. This letter will show the member’s updated 2017 premium with their 2016 subsidy amount.

Because Independence will not obtain updated subsidy amounts until after November 1, we are not able to include the estimated 2017 subsidy amount in the first mailing. This information will be included in the second mailing which will be sent in mid-November. It is anticipated that subsidies, on average, will increase in 2017 for most members.

This may cause confusion among members, and result in calls to your office since this letter will contain your contact information.

Recommended Actions

inform members that updated renewal letters with 2017 subsidy information will be sent by mid-November
review the 2017 subsidy calculator with your members
contact the FFM via www.healthcare.gov or 1-800-318-2596 to obtain 2017 subsidy information

We will continue to update you throughout the open enrollment period to ensure you have the information you need to serve our mutual members.

If you have any questions, contact your Independence Broker Executive.

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