Oscar is expanding their health plan availability into San Francisco County for 2017. They will continue to serve part of Los Angeles and all of Orange counties. They have notified members enrolled in some of their 2016 off-exchange plans that they will no longer be offered. The Simple Silver, Simple Gold, Simple Platinum, and Simple+ Platinum will not be offered in 2017. Individuals and families in these health plans must select a new health plan no later than December 31, with Oscar to maintain coverage.
2017 Covered California Regional Rate and Plan Information
Covered California has released their 2017 Regional Rate and Plan Information summary. This summary has a more in-depth focus specific consumer market information than does their 2017 Health Plan Booklet. While the target audience is Certified Application Counselors and Agents, there is also some very useful information for consumers.
Blue Shield to drop Stanford Health Care from IFP network
As part of our continuing efforts to help make access to health care more affordable for our members, Blue Shield of California is removing Stanford Health Care from our Individual and Family Plan (IFP) Exclusive PPO Network, effective January 1, 2016. Stanford Health Care remains a provider for all of our other plans outside of the IFP Exclusive PPO Network.
CEC webinar provides CIA training
When it comes to keeping Certified Enrollment Counselors (CECs) informed about updates and changes, Covered California has been doing a great job. I only wish the communication was as good when it comes to keeping Certified Insurance Agents (CIAs) current with information. The September 10th Community Partner Webinar has lots of good information that is […]