Jan 06, 2022
Blue Shield of California has issued a medical rate update for Q2 2022. There are no changes to plan designs or underwriting guidelines. Quoting is now available.
Statewide average change in rate is 0.9% for the quarter and 4.8% annual. There are no benefit or rate changes for specialty benefits (dental, vision, and life).
April, May, and June renewals
Groups renewing in April, May, and June will be available to brokers through Shield Renewals on Thursday, January 13* while group-level changes can be made using Small Group Online Renewal (SGOR) beginning January 15.* To review exact renewal and enrollment dates for Q2, plus enrollment materials and updated rates books, visit the Renewal Center page on Broker Connection.
As a reminder, group renewal information is available as a microsite for each group, and these 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.
Groups are also notified by email of the online availability of their health plan documents — Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) and Evidence of Coverage (EOC) — which can also be accessed by brokers through the Shield Renewals site. If you have questions regarding SGOR, a training guide is available on Broker Connection for guidance.
* Dates subject to change.
