IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON MARKETPLACE PRODUCTS
Delayed display of certain plans on-Marketplace for start of open enrollment
Open enrollment begins tomorrow, Nov. 15, 2014, and Highmark is working closely with CMS to provide plan options both on- and off-Marketplace.
However, there are some technical issues with the following plans, and they will not be displayed on the Marketplace:
- Shared Cost Blue PPO 2650, a Community Blue Flex Plan (Zone A) - Silver Plan
- Balance Blue PPO 1000, a Community Blue Flex Plan (Zone A and B) - *New* Silver Plan
Important notes about these plans
Please keep in mind that:
- These plans are still qualified health plans.
- These plans are also available off-Marketplace (off-Marketplace purchases are not eligible for advanced premium tax credit [APTC] or cost-sharing reduction [CSR]).
- Members who had the Shared Cost plan in 2014 (on- or off-Marketplace) will be automatically re-enrolled for 2015, if they do not actively enroll prior to Dec. 15, 2014.
Next steps
We expect the display issue to be resolved in early December.
- To ensure that your customers can take advantage of the high value and cost savings of these plans, advise them to enroll in these plans in early December.
- We will communicate additional details on this issue as soon as they are available.
If you have questions in the meantime, please contact your Highmark individual sales channel consultant.
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