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The BluePrint for Group Administrators
For Agents
October 26, 2015

Affordable Care Act (ACA) Individual Open Enrollment Information

ACA Open Enrollment is quickly approaching and starts November 1. During our agent meetings, we reviewed the renewal process for our current ACA individual members. Here is a recap of important information.
 
Renewal Package
On October 28, BlueChoice HealthPlan will mail all members a renewal package that includes: We customized the renewal letters to address variables, such as the member's plan design, Advanced Premium Tax Credit (APTC) or if he or she has an off-Exchange plan.

Renewal Process
If your clients are receiving APTC, we encourage them to go through the re-determination and re-enrollment process prior to December 15. If your clients are happy with their current plans and do not want to make changes, or are not receiving financial assistance, all they need to do is pay their January premiums as billed.
 
Key Dates
  • Wednesday, October 28 — Renewal packet mailed to members
  • Sunday, November 1 – ACA Open Enrollment starts
  • Tuesday, December 15 – Deadline for January 1 effective date
  • Friday, January 15 – Deadline for February 1 effective date
  • Sunday, January 31 – Open Enrollment ends
Please note we will also text and email current members to remind them to renew their insurance plans.
 
Blue OptionSM Features
We are excited about our plan offerings this year, which include:
  • A variety of plans to fit any budget — 31 plan options in total, including family plans
  • Basic dental and routine vision coverage for all members
  • Embedded deductibles
  • Doctors Care visits, including urgent care visits, for the same cost as primary care visits
  • 24/7 telephone and video access to doctors to assist with medical care
  • Secure text-based messaging for customer education, engagement and alerts
We also offer life management services, such as financial counseling and legal services, from First Sun EAP. Because First Sun is a separate company from BlueChoice®, First Sun will be responsible for all services related to life management services.
 
We thank you for your continued support of BlueChoice and we look forward to working with you and your clients during the upcoming Open Enrollment.



 
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