IFP Member notifications
Client notifications
Starting late-September, we will send all IFP members information about changes to their medical, dental, and/or vision plan rates and benefits. If a member does not have a rate or benefit change, they will still receive a renewal packet informing them there were no changes to their plan.
| Important dates | |
|---|---|
| September 26, 2026 | Renewal notices and Grandfathered withdrawal notices start mailing |
| October 1, 2026 | Early renewals begin. Member renewal tool and broker renewal tool become available. |
| November 1, 2026 | Open enrollment begins. Quote & Apply tool is available. |
| December 31, 2026 | Final date for new and renewing members to apply for coverage effective January 1, 2027. |
| January 31, 2027 | Open enrollment ends. Final date to apply for coverage effective February 1, 2027. |
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:
Grandfathered plan withdrawal booklet
Subscribers enrolled in the following plans are being sent a withdrawal notice with information on their new 2027 medical plan effective January 1, 2027:
- Balance 2500 to Silver 1850 PPO
- Vital Shield 900-G to Bronze 7250 PPO
- Vital Shield Plus Generic Rx-G to Bronze 7250 PPO
- Shield Savings PPO to Silver 2800 HDHP PPO
- Active Start 35 to Silver 1850 PPO
Member renewal kit letter
Foreword (PDF, 401 KB)
Renewal notification
On Exchange renewal letter (PDF, 428 KB)
Off Exchange renewal letter (PDF, 448 KB)
Off Exchange specialty renewal letter (PDF, 420 KB)
On Exchange Family Dental Plan renewal letter (PDF, 437 KB)
Alternate Coverage Model Notice
Information on lower-cost health coverage options.
Alternate Coverage Options Notice (PDF, 210 KB)
Creditable Coverage Notice
This notice gives members information about their current prescription drug coverage with Blue Shield of California and their options under Medicare’s prescription drug coverage. This information can help them decide whether or not they want to join a Medicare drug plan. Members receive one of two possible notices, informing them whether their current coverage is considered to be Creditable Coverage or Non-Creditable Coverage.
Creditable Coverage (PDF, 510 KB)
Non-Creditable Coverage (PDF, 504 KB)
Nondiscrimination and Accessibility Requirements Notice
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 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
Informs the member how their medical information may be used and shared as a Blue Shield member. They can also learn how to access and see their information.
Notice of Privacy Policy
Informs the member how their medical information may be used and shared as a Blue Shield member. They can also learn how to access and see their information.
Medical benefit changes
Only specific medical plans will have revisions to their benefits. Please see the list below to determine if your client will receive a change guide for their particular plan.
On Exchange Platinum 90 PPO AI-AN (PDF, 349 KB)
Mirror Platinum 90 PPO (PDF, 355 KB)
On Exchange Platinum 90 Trio HMO AI-AN (PDF, 309 KB)
Mirror Platinum 90 Trio HMO (PDF, 324 KB)
On Exchange Gold 80 PPO AI-AN (PDF, 386 KB)
Mirror Gold 80 PPO (PDF, 293KB)
On Exchange Gold 80 Trio HMO AI-AN (PDF, 269 KB)
Mirror Gold 80 Trio HMO (PDF, 264 KB)
On Exchange Silver 70 PPO (PDF, 304 KB)
On Exchange CSR Silver 70 PPO AI-AN (PDF, 346 KB)
Silver 70 Off Exchange PPO (PDF, 299 KB)
On Exchange Silver 70 Trio HMO (PDF, 262 KB)
On Exchange CSR Silver 70 Trio HMO AI-AN (PDF, 254 KB)
Silver 70 Off Exchange Trio HMO (PDF, 248 KB)
On Exchange CSR Silver 94 PPO (PDF, 312 KB)
On Exchange CSR Silver 87 PPO (PDF, 326 KB)
On Exchange CSR Silver 73 PPO (PDF, 319 KB)
On Exchange CSR Silver 94 Trio HMO (PDF, 243 KB)
On Exchange CSR Silver 87 Trio HMO (PDF, 265 KB)
On Exchange CSR Silver 73 Trio HMO (PDF, 250 KB)
Off Exchange Silver 1850 PPO (PDF, 419 KB)
Off Exchange Silver 2800 HDHP PPO (PDF, 393 KB)
On Exchange Bronze 60 PPO AI-AN (PDF, 44 KB)
Mirror Bronze 60 PPO (PDF, 358 KB)
On Exchange Bronze 60 HDHP PPO AI-AN (PDF, 295 KB)
Mirror Bronze 60 HDHP PPO (PDF, 262 KB)
Off Exchange Bronze 7500 Trio HMO (PDF, 300 KB)
$0 Cost Share PPO AI-AN (PDF, 264 KB)
$0 Cost Share Trio HMO AI-AN (PDF, 243 KB)
On Exchange Minimum Coverage PPO (PDF, 315 KB)
Mirror Minimum Coverage PPO (PDF, 235 KB)
Dental/Vision plans benefit changes
Dental and vision (Duo) plan
Specialty Duo without waiting period (PDF, 161 KB)
Specialty Duo with waiting period (PDF, 160 KB)
Dental plans
Family dental PPO only (PDF, 151 KB)
Family dental HMO only (PDF, 150 KB)
DPPO with waiting period: Dental PPO, Dental PPO 1500 (PDF, 151 KB)
Dental HMO, Dental Standard HMO (PDF, 155 KB)
Vision plan
Ultimate Vision 15/25/120, Ultimate Vision 15/25/150 (PDF, 153 KB)