Independence Edge | Important information about Lehigh Valley Health Network
For the past several months, Independence Blue Cross and Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) have been negotiating the terms of our relationship. Read more.
Capital BlueCross New Process for Onboarding Individual Account Members
In an effort to refine and formalize an onboarding process for Individual Account members, new member welcome booklets and “Capital BlueCross Loop” are being introduced. Read more.
Updated Model Employer CHIP Notice Now Available
An updated model notice for employers to provide information on eligibility for premium assistance under Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) is now available for download. Learn more.
Reminder: Medicare Part D Notice Due by October 14
In preparation for the Medicare fall open enrollment period, employers sponsoring group health plans that include prescription drug coverage are required to notify all Medicare-eligible individuals whether such coverage is creditable. Learn more.
Capital BlueCross UPDATE Small Business ASO
Beginning with a December 1, 2016 effective date, Small Business ASO will be made available for groups with 10-99 subscribers (effective dates prior to 12/1/16 is 20-99 subscribers. Read more.
Proposed 2018 Payment Notice (CMS-9934-P) and Draft 2018 Actuarial Value Calculator
Yesterday, CMS/CCIIO released the proposed 2018 HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters (CMS-9934-P) and Draft 2018 Actuarial Value Calculator. Read more.
Six Years After Obamacare, 11 Percent Remain Uninsured
Six years after President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, into law, nearly 11 percent of Americans remain without health insurance. Read more.
Health-care exchange sign-ups fall far short of forecasts
Enrollment in the insurance exchanges for President Obama’s signature health-care law is at less than half the initial forecast, pushing several major insurance companies to stop offering health plans in certain markets because of significant financial losses. Read more.
Just Released Highmark Sales Sentinel 2017 FFM Certificate Instructions
Producers can now access CMS training for the 2017 plan year through the CMS Enterprise Portal, at https://portal.cms.gov. CMS is requiring this training to sell products on-exchange, and Highmark is requiring this training to sell ACA products on- or off-exchange. Read more.
Just Released - See New SHOP Marketplace Videos Now!
Want to learn more about the SHOP Marketplace? Have questions about the Small Business Health Care Tax Credit? Read more.
New Information Available on REGTAP
View library updates on REGTAP. Read more.
Weekly PPACA Update Conference Call
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. Register once and you'll be signed up for all of the 2016 Weekly PPACA Conference Calls. Register now.
Weekly PPACA Conference Call Archives
Click here to view the archived recordings of the PPACA Conference Calls.
