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Starting in September, we will send all IFP members information regarding any changes to their medical, dental, and/or vision plan's rates and benefits. If a member does not have a rate or benefit change, they will still receive a renewal packet to informing them of no changes to their plan.
Important Dates | |
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October 1 | Member renewal tool and broker renewal tool are available. |
October 15 | Open enrollment begins. Quote & Apply tool is available. |
December 15 | Final date for new and renewing members to apply for coverage effective January 1, 2019. |
January 15 | Open enrollment ends. Final date to apply for coverage effective February 1, 2019. |
Sample notifications
Samples of what your clients will receive are available below. Documents may vary depending on plan and underwriter. Please feel free to reference these documents:
On-exchange renewal letter (PDF, 182 KB) |
Covered California Model Notice informs members who are directly enrolled through a health plan provider, they can also purchase health insurance through Covered California. They can also receive guidance from Covered California such as help with paying for their health insurance.
Off-exchange / Mirror (PDF, 43KB) || Grandfathered (PDF, 17KB)
Nondiscrimination and Accessibility Requirements Notice (PDF, 1.0MB) informs members that are directly enrolled through a health plan provider that they are also able to buy insurance through Covered California with whom they can also get help with paying for their health insurance.Blue Shield does not discriminate or treat our members differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. Our nondiscrimination notice is paired with the Language Assistance Program Notice. These documents help provide meaningful communication for members with limited English proficiency and accessible communications for members with disabilities. It also notifies Blue Shield of California members that vital documents are available in Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese and other languages.
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Privacy Notice (PDF, 102KB)
Notifies Blue Shield of California Life & Health Insurance Company members on how Blue Shield of California collects, uses, shares, and protects the privacy of member's non-public personal and financial information (NPI).
Notice of Privacy Policy (PDF, 74KB)
Informs Blue Shield of California Life & Health Insurance Company members of the privacy safeguards Blue Shield uses in collecting, using and sharing personal information.
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