2015 Open Enrollment has come to an end (for the most part) and with that, the beginning of the Special Election Period begins. This is the time where Qualifying Events matter. If you are approached by your clients for individual health insurance, please review the QEs to see if they can fit into one of the categories. If not, other options are available for coverage. The other options include Short-Term Medical, Limited Medical Plans, or even Group Health Plans if they qualify.

Remember that the Health Plan Options Department is here to help you and we’re happy to do so!

Thank you for your business and continued partnership and we look forward to working with you to assist with your clients.

Deb

Governor Wolf Delivers Victory for CHIP Buy-In Program, Ensures Families will Keep Coverage and be Held Harmless

Governor Tom Wolf today announced that as a result of his administration’s continued efforts, the federal government has agreed that Pennsylvania families enrolled in the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Buy-in Plan will not face tax penalties in 2015 while the program is brought into compliance with minimum essential coverage (MEC) under the Affordable Care Act. Click here to read more.

Capital BlueCross Update Anthem Data Breach

Anthem is offering Identity Protection Services to all current and former BCBS members whose information was affected by the cyber attack. Capital continues to work closely with Anthem to gather more information about the breach and potential impact to members Click here to read more.

Blue Cross of Northeastern PA Security Update

We are committed to keeping you informed about your clients' health plan information. That's why you are receiving advance notice of the following security update we are sending to our employers later this afternoon. If you have any questions about this notice, please contact your Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania sales professional or your Health Care Reform Program Manager and Broker Liaison. Click here to read more.

Aetna CMS allows ‘In Line’ Special Enrollment Period through FFM Feb. 16 – 22, 2015

Let your clients know: CMS will allow extended "in-line" Special Enrollment Period from February 16-22 through the Federally-Facilitated Marketplace. Click here to read more.

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Channel Insights January / February 2015

Welcome to the January/February edition of our electronic newsletter Channel Insights - News for the Producer Community. Inside you will find valuable information to help you successfully serve your customers and grow your Highmark book of business. Click here to read more.

Highmark Blue Shield Channel Insights January / February 2015

Welcome to the January/February edition of our electronic newsletter Channel Insights - News for the Producer Community. Inside you will find valuable information to help you successfully serve your customers and grow your Highmark book of business. Click here to read more.

Capital BlueCross | Private Group Exchange 101 Webinar

Capital BlueCross is pleased to announce our educational forum especially designed for our producer and consultant partners. You will not want to miss learning about our new and improved private exchange tool from the warmth and comfort of your home or office. Click here to read more.

Weekly PPACA Update Conference Call

*The next Weekly PPACA Update Conference Call will be on March 5, 2015.

In a continuing effort to assist our agent-partners in getting the information needed to flourish within the under 65 group and individual markets in Pennsylvania, we are holding weekly live webinars. They will serve as a place to get your questions answered and discuss topics and strategies that will lead to your continued success in the health insurance market. Click here to register.

Weekly PPACA Conference Call Archives

Click here to view the archived recordings of the PPACA Conference Calls.

Form 1095-C: PPACA employer reporting demons

Federal paperwork reviewers recently signed off on a major package of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) forms. Click here to read more.

Obamacare rescue ruled out by some states, others weigh options

Five Republican state governors say they will not rescue a crucial part of Obamacare if it is struck down by the Supreme Court, underlining the prospect for a chaotic aftermath to a ruling that could force millions of Americans to pay much more for coverage or lose their health insurance. Click here to read more.

Penn State Health Care Partners chosen as accountable care organization

A newly formed accountable care organization called Penn State Health Care Partners has been selected as one of 89 new Medicare Shared Savings Program ACOs, providing approximately 1.6 million additional Medicare beneficiaries with access to high-quality, coordinated care. Click here to read more.

IRS tweaks some PPACA employer penalty rules

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has come up with a collection of employer mandate penalty patches. Click here to read more.

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