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Small group plan grids are new & improved for 2020

Small group plan grids are new & improved for 2020 With small group plans from Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, your clients have options to select the best plan at a competitive price. Our 2020 plans offer employers the stability and consistency they’ve come to expect from Arkansas Blue Cross. The new year brings […]

U-65 training for plan year 2020 is now on Pinpoint

The Individual U-65 product training and self-assessment is on Pinpoint! To begin your U-65 training and testing, log in to your PinPoint account. To continue your appointment with Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield for the 2020 plan year, the U-65 milestones below must be completed. Individual U-65 milestones Online training (REQUIRED): 2020 Federally-facilitated Marketplace […]

New Medi-Pak® Medicare supplement plans for 2020

What is MACRA? The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA) is a federal law that affects coverages that can be sold to newly eligible Medicare beneficiaries. Effective January 1, 2020, newly eligible Medicare beneficiaries will not be able to purchase plans that cover the Medicare Part B deductible. Who is considered newly […]

Ron DeBerry’s retirement triggers succession plan

Some of you may know about the upcoming retirement of Ron DeBerry, senior vice president for Consumer and Retail Markets. Ron has had a long and distinguished career with Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield and has been a significant leader and contributor to the success of the Consumer and Retail Markets division. After 35 […]

Individual agent training for plan year 2020

It’s training time again! Once again, PinPoint will be the system used to track both under-age-65 (U-65) and over-age 65 (O-65) annual training requirements. Medi-Pak® Choice milestones Online training:Returning agents with a Medi-Pak Choice (O-65) appointment can access PinPoint on August 15 to complete: Annual Medicare training. Note: See instructions below if this has already […]

Fully insured members now have virtual health: Care – anytime, anywhere.

As of July 1, 2019, fully insured Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Health Advantage members* (whether covered under individual or group policies) have access to medical help – via smartphone or computer – in those times when it’s difficult for them to go see a doctor in person. This new virtual health service […]