2018 Open Enrollment for Employers: Checklist
Currently, the Affordable Care Act is still the law of the land (pending action this week by Congress, of course). As such, we wanted to pass along this handy checklist for employers provided by our carrier partner, CIGNA. This is a very informative checklist of things ALL employer sponsored health plans must abide by in […]
Changes to ACA: Employers affordability contributions for 2018.
For 2018, the IRS announced a small adjustment to affordability parameters for employer sponsored plans. This may make it easier for SC residents to qualify for a tax credit to help pay for health insurance through the marketplace! Have questions? Reach out to us anytime! Earlier this year, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Revenue Procedure […]
BlueCross BlueShield SC: Vaccine network update
Seasonal Flu Vaccines: ACA Plan Holders BlueEssentialsSM and Business BlueEssentialsSMmembers can get seasonal flu vaccines covered at a $0 copay. This flu season, the vaccine network for ACA members is limited to CVS pharmacies only; therefore, the $0 copay is only available at CVS under their pharmacy benefits. Members may be required to pay administration fees if they […]
Graham – Cassidy Health Reform Bill Update.
Currently, the United States Senate is considering a Health Care Reform Bill devised by South Carolina Senator Lindsay Graham (R-SC), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Dean Heller (R-NV), Ron Johnson (R-WI) and former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum (R-PA). Kaiser Family Foundation has a very good summary of the bill available by CLICKING HERE or at the link […]
SChealthconnector in the Post and Courier today!
Great article by Lauren Sausser of the Charleston Post & Courier today! CLICK HERE to read the article. Spoiler: If Congress fails to extend the discounts which significantly lower the amount of money Obamacare customers spend on their health care, Affordable Care Act premiums in South Carolina may jump by more than 33 percent next […]
Senate fails to pass “Skinny” ACA Repeal in early morning vote.
As reported by The Hill this morning, we have learned that a late Thursday night / early Friday morning vote in the Senate to pass a “Skinny” ACA repeal bill has failed, by a vote of 49-51. Multiple sources are reporting this as a final blow to GOP efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act. We […]
BlueCross BlueShield release framework for market stability
As reported by multiple news sources, the BlueCross BlueShield Association recently released a framework for market stability. This press release was in response to the White House seeking a 90 day delay in the House vs. Price lawsuit. The House vs. Price lawsuit appears to be a central issue for insurers planning to participate in […]
BlueEssentials Member Claims Filing Error by Carolinas HealthCare System
We just received an update from Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina pertaining to a claims issue affecting members who have received treatment at a Carolinas Health Care system provider. As you may recall from our previous blog entry, Carolinas Health Care (CHC) providers were added to the BlueEssentials network earlier this year. Thankfully, […]
SChealthconnector recognized as Top Health Insurance Agent!
As your #1 South Carolina Obamacare Agent, we are pleased to announce that we recently received the honor of being a member of the Marketplace Circle of Champions! As one of the top South Carolina health insurance brokers, we are proud to be honored in this manner! Check out the press release below! If you […]
Blue Cross Blue Shield SC premium payment extension!
Great News! Premium Payment Deadline Extended to Jan. 13 Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina Members with individual Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans with effective dates of Jan. 1, 2017, have until midnight on Friday, Jan. 13, to pay their first month’s premium. Although the payment deadline is extended, members must pay before they […]