Arkansas Works Updates (updated November 21)
Read a list of individual business updates about Arkansas Works enrollment, terminations, reinstatements and opportunities to earn bonus points.
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Membership System Change Begins for Individual Grandmother/Grandfather Business
During our annual training in September and October, we provided you with some important information below about membership system changes. Individual grandmothered and grandfathered contracts will migrate to a new membership system (the same as individual metallic and most commercial group business) in January of 2018. We will send out more information as we get […]
Stand-Alone Medi-Pak Rx Enrollment Suspension
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield stand-alone prescription drug plans will be under an enrollment suspension for plan-year 2018. Read our article and FAQs to learn more.
Last Chance To Save On Gym Memberships
As of January 1, 2018, the monthly cost per person for Fitness Your Way by Tivity Health will increase to $29, and there will be an enrollment fee. Waive the enrollment fee in December before the price goes up.
Tobacco surcharges on individual metallic plans
In 2018, Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield will be surcharging for tobacco usage on Affordable Care Act (ACA) metallic plans.
Open enrollment pre-shopping for individual plans
Your clients can begin pre-shopping for open enrollment on Tuesday, October 24.
Termination letters sent to impacted Medicare Advantage PPO and PFFS members
Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug service area changes will affect members in certain counties. We wanted to share what your clients may receive from us.
How to identify Service Area A kits from Service Area CDFG kits
By now you’ve likely ordered and received your 2018 Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug kits. We can help you tell them apart.
Blue365 September Gym Deal
Fitness Your Way has waived the enrollment fee this month — tell your Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield clients that they can sign up for a gym membership without the fee all of September.
New! $100 Incentive for Renewals and Updated Timelines
Punctuality pays off — agents earn $100 when they’re on time submitting a small group medical renewal for December 1 and January 1 effective dates.