Apr 10, 2023
Blue Shield is pleased to announce the Q3 2023 rate book is now available on the dedicated Rates page of Broker Connection. The third-quarter 2023 rate action is a statewide average of 1.9%
Medical plan updates
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Mirror PPO Plan Updates
New Mirror HDHP PPO plans:
- Mirror Silver Full PPO Savings 2300/25%
- Mirror Bronze Full PPO Savings 7000
Mirror HMO Plan Updates
New Mirror HMO plans:
- Mirror Bronze HMO 7000/70 – available on the Trio HMO network only.
Network expansion to Access+ HMO:
- Mirror Platinum 90 HMO 0/20
- Mirror Gold 80 HMO 250/35
- Mirror Silver 70 HMO 2500/55
July-September Renewals
Groups renewing in July, August and September will be available to brokers through Shield Renewals on Monday, April 10,* while group-level changes can be made using Small Group Online Renewal (SGOR) beginning April 13.* To review the exact renewal and enrollment dates for Q3, plus enrollment materials and updated rates books, visit the Renewal Center page on Broker Connection.
You can also access this new Broker Renewal Guide as a checklist to support your group renewals.
As a reminder, group renewal information is available as a microsite for each group, and microsites can be accessed through Shield Renewals. No download is required; you can open the site, find the information you need, and send the link or selected components to your clients.
You can also access the medical choice chart. The chart contains information about your clients’ current and new plan rates, options to buy up or buy down, and if Trio or Tandem is available. The choice chart will include the rate differential if you choose to move your client.
* Dates subject to change
