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Health Sherpa to replace Blue Solutions tool

Good news! Soon you’ll have a new and better tool that lets you directly enroll your Exchange clients through Blueprint for Agents.

Dental rates “frozen” for some July/August 2020 renewals

In response to the financial impact the COVID-19 outbreak is having on businesses throughout our state and nation, Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield is freezing rates for dental groups that have 51-500 members and whose plans are scheduled to renew during July and August of 2020.

A few more COVID-19 coverage expansions

This morning, we will be sending an email to group administrators, making them aware of two temporary changes we are making for our fully insured groups. We wanted to make you aware of this first, in case you received any calls.

COVID-19 update – remotely delivered care & behavioral health

When our lives are disrupted – as in the current coronavirus outbreak and the resulting need for social distancing – stress can be an unwelcome and unhelpful byproduct. Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Health Advantage are making some temporary coverage changes that are designed to give our fully insured members greater peace of […]

Complete and Complete Plus Reapplication Process

t’s almost been one year since we launched our limited-duration products – Complete and Complete Plus. Since our launch in 2019, we have sold more than 4,000 policies! Agents have played a big part in the success of this product, and we thank you. It’s time for some Complete/Complete single-term members to think about reapplying for coverage.

1095-B for 2019 tax year will not be mailed

The Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2018 changed the reporting requirements for many Americans with healthcare coverage. The information below should help you provide guidance to your group and individual clients as they prepare their 2019 taxes. Here are a few talking points about the changes: 1095-B form – In the past, Arkansas Blue […]

Medi-Pak® Medicare supplement commissions report moving

Commissions for sales of Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s Medi-Pak® Medicare supplement now (as of January 1, 2020) appear on your Insurance Compensation Management (ICM) system statement.

Referrals new in 2020 for Health Advantage Medi-Pak® Advantage HMO

Primary care physician (PCP) referrals are a proven way to help ensure members get the right care in the right setting and avoid unnecessary medical tests and services – and they’re new for 2020 for Health Advantage Medi-Pak® Advantage HMO (health maintenance organization) members. As of January 1, 2020, Medi-Pak® Advantage HMO members must have […]

Now all Medi-Pak® Advantage members can earn rewards

Beginning in 2020, all Medi-Pak® Advantage members can be rewarded for taking an active role in managing their health. It’s called the Healthy Blue Rewards program. An initial 2019 version of program was rolled out last month for Health Advantage Medi-Pak® Advantage HMO (health maintenance organization) members, but for 2020, members of Arkansas Blue Cross […]

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 […]