The Kaiser plans Bronze 60 HDHP 5500/40%, Silver 70 2000/45, and Silver 60 HDHP 2700/15% are only available off-exchange. The Silver 73, 87, adn 94 plan are only available through Covered California. The Silver 70 Off Exchange plan virtually mirrors the Covered California Silver 70 plan but the rate does not include the Covered California Silver plan surcharge making it less expensive.
Kaiser Releases 2017 Individual and Family Health Plan Information
Kaiser Permanente has released information pertaining to their individual and family health plans for 2017. Most of Kaiser’s health plans are available through Covered California and are eligible for the monthly tax credit subsidy. These standard benefit designs are also offered off-exchange, in addition to several non-standard benefit design plans only offered direct through Kaiser.
Kaiser California Choice 1095-B error
It has been brought to our attention that the some 1095-B forms (required under the Affordable Care Act for reporting minimum essential coverage for subscribers) that were mailed to CaliforniaChoice® members on Friday, March 11, incorrectly listed CalChoice as the employer name and employer address.
Kaiser health care while traveling away from home
Whether they’re traveling for work or visiting family in another state, your clients’ employees can be confident in Kaiser Permanente coverage. That’s because our members are covered anywhere in the world.
Kaiser releases 2016 California health plan material
In California Kaiser Permanente will be offering ten different health plans for 2016. Six of the plans are the standard benefit design that will be offered through the Covered California Marketplace. Four of the plans are of a non-standard benefit design and will only be available off-exchange directly from Kaiser.
Kaiser California to discontinue two small group HSA plans
Starting January 1, 2016, we’ll no longer offer the Silver 70 HSA HMO 1500/20% w/ Child Dental and Bronze 60 HSA HMO 3500/30 w/ Child Dental plans to small groups. Some of your groups may be affected by this change and will be automatically enrolled into the Bronze 60 HSA HMO 4500/40% w/ Child Dental plan upon renewal — unless the group chooses another option.
Kaiser California changes to chiropractic/acupuncture small group coverage
Effective January 1, 2016, chiropractic and acupuncture benefits will no longer be offered as optional riders for your small group Kaiser California clients’ Affordable Care Act (ACA)–compliant plans.
Kaiser to release new billing system in California
Kaiser Permanente for Individuals and Families (KPIF) has a new billing system for plan members to access and pay their bills. Clients’ premium bills, payment stubs, and online payment portal will have a new look. We have new contact information.