An estimated 129 million Americans have at least one major chronic disease such as heart disease, diabetes, obesity, or hypertension—a number expected to reach nearly half the population by 2025. While heredity plays a role, lifestyle changes can help reduce the risk of developing these life-threatening conditions, including the interconnected issues of hypertension and prediabetes. (Applies to all groups.)
SBCs Available for 2025 Individual and Dental ACA Plans
Summaries of Benefits and Coverage and Outlines of Coverage are available for 2025 QHPs in the Individual ACA market. Review them via a new brochure. Check out the last page for instructions on accessing policy booklets. (Applies to Individual market.)
Your Client Signed Up for a Health Plan, Now What?
Your clients must take a few steps to make a new health plan they’ve selected official, and they may turn to you for guidance. To cut down on repetitive phone calls to you and the call centers, BCBSTX has a website that explains your clients’ “next steps” after enrolling.
Not so Passive: Next Steps for Passive Renewals
Members must make their first payment for 2025 BCBSTX coverage to take effect, even if they aren’t making any changes. Without this payment, they may have to pay in full at the provider or pharmacy, or risk claim denial. (Applies to Individual market.)
2025 SEP Off-Exchange Training Recommended, Not Required
We want to clarify a few points about the 2025 off-exchange special enrollment period (SEP) training. While the training is recommended to help you stay up to speed on SEP rules and processes for smooth enrollments, it is not required, and whether you complete it has no impact on commissions. The Plan Year 2025 Off-Exchange SEP Training PDF is available now, and we encourage you to complete it and affirm completion if you sell off-exchange qualified health plans due to clients’ qualifying life events. To affirm training completion, log in to Blue Access for ProducersSM with your personal account (not your agency’s). Note that multistate producers only need to affirm once—it applies across states. For detailed affirmation steps, see page 49 of the PDF. (Applies to Individual market.)
Share with Your Groups: Fitness Program Changes Coming in January 2025
The Well onTarget® Fitness Program (by Tivity HealthTM) has two exciting changes coming in January 2025. What you need to know. (Applies to all groups, Individual market.)
How to Download Commission Statements and FAQs
Reviewing your commission statement is essential for managing your finances and ensuring accuracy. Learn how to download your commission statement from Blue Access for Producers. (Applies to All Markets.)