Oct 06, 2020
Blue Shield of California reports a rate pass for the first quarter of 2021 for all plans and rating regions.
They're launching two new plans in the market next year: Platinum PPO 250/10 and Gold PPO Savings 1750/15%. Their Platinum PPO 250/10 is offered on both Tandem and Full PPO networks. It has low out-of-pocket maximum with a combined in- and out-of-network deductible and features copays for specialists matching primary care office visits.
Gold PPO Savings 1750/15% is the richest of their high-deductible eligible health plans, providing value and flexibility. It's offered on both Tandem and Full PPO networks, and features a lower out of pocket maximum.
Teladoc
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, they have made telemedicine visits through Teladoc available to their members at no cost through the end of 2020. Beginning next year, $0 copays for Teladoc general medical visits will be standard throughout their 2021 small business portfolio plans. This is for all plans including PPO/HMO, Trio, and Tandem, On/Off Exchange. Also included are PPO Savings (HDHP) plans, with copays being $0 a visit and not subject to the deductible.
Please reach out to your LISI Regional Sales Manager to see where Blue Shield of California sits in your market.
