Feb 02, 2024
Blue Shield of California offers tools for the trusted advisor: 1095s, Broker Chat, and EyeMed
Being a subject matter expert for your clients is fundamental to your work and, when the subject is Blue Shield of California, they want to ensure you are always prepared.
- 1095s: Blue Shield of California mailed IRS 1095-B forms on January 23, 2024, to fully insured subscribers who resided in CA, full-time or part-time, in 2023. This form is also available to subscribers and eligible plan members when logged in to their Blue Shield account. 1095-B’s are for individuals to validate health coverage when filing state and federal taxes.
- Live Agent Chat is available now: You can solve your client’s challenges, upload supporting documentation, and get help navigating our self-service capabilities with our secure chat platform. Watch this chat demonstration video for more info. The support team is available 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. PST Monday to Friday.
- Digital member ID cards are now available for download and to forward directly to your clients. This self-serve option is available from your online Client List after you log in to Broker Connection. Click here for further guidance on the process.
- EyeMed became the administrator of all Blue Shield of California vision plans on 1/1/24. Members will continue to have access to national retailers and the Vision Member Service number (877-601-9083) will remain the same.
- Doing business with Blue Shield of California: resources for our Small Business brokers.
