News and Events
New Underwriting Guidelines for Medicare Supplement Plans Available
Marketing and Product Updates | September 3, 2025
The updated Medicare Supplement Underwriting Guidelines for agents are now available on Storefront.
Happy Labor Day from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
Marketing and Product Updates | August 28, 2025
BlueCross Labor Day closure information.
New Security Enhancements for Small Group Billing and Enrollment Platforms
Enrollment,Business | July 22, 2025
We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of data security and compliance. As part of this commitment, we’ve partnered with our technology providers to implement important security enhancements that will affect how you log in to BluesEnroll℠ and Blue e-Bill℠.
Changes to 2026 Open Enrollment: What You Need to Know
Enrollment,Marketing and Product Updates | July 21, 2025
We want to keep you informed and prepared as we head into the 2026 open enrollment period. Several important regulatory and legislative changes are on the horizon that could impact how consumers enroll and maintain coverage.
New Fitness Benefit for Medicare Supplement Members
Wellness,Marketing and Product Updates | July 8, 2025
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina is committed to supporting healthy aging for our Medicare members. As part of that commitment, we’re excited to announce that starting Aug. 1, 2025, we will once again be offering the Silver&Fit® Healthy Aging and Exercise program.
Happy Fourth of July from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
Marketing and Product Updates | July 1, 2025
Wishing you a fun and festive Fourth of July!
Your Storefront Login ID Has Been Changed
Marketing and Product Updates | June 17, 2025
Your Storefront login ID has been updated! You will now use your National Producer Number to log into Storefront. You can view the new login page below.
The Blue Select Hospital Directory Has Changed
Marketing and Product Updates | May 30, 2025
We’ve updated our Blue Select® Hospital Directory to better serve our Medicare members. Read on to see what’s changed!
Happy Memorial Day from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
Marketing and Product Updates | May 22, 2025
2025 Memorial Day Closure
2024 Small Group MLR Survey Distribution
Business | May 20, 2025
2024 Small Group MLR Surveys are being distributed to Groups.
New Blue Dental Plan Premiums Effective June 2025
Marketing and Product Updates,Business | April 16, 2025
The monthly premiums for Blue Dental plans for groups with 2-50 lives have been updated.
2025 Medicare Supplement Rate Adjustment
Member Alerts,Marketing and Product Updates | April 10, 2025
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina will soon implement a rate adjustment for its Medicare Supplement members effective June 1, 2025.
1095-B Tax Forms Are Now Available
My Health Toolkit,Member Alerts,Marketing and Product Updates | February 25, 2025
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina makes it easy for members with fully insured coverage to access their 2024 1095-B tax forms through My Health Toolkit®. The form details the type of coverage, the months coverage was provided and the names of those covered by the plan.
ACA Applicants Report Now Includes List Bill Notation
Marketing and Product Updates | January 10, 2025
Your ACA Applicants Report in BASES now includes a new Alternate Report Group (AG) Column. This column is designed to help you identify list bills.
New Links for Medicare Products Quoting and Enrollment
Medicare Advantage,Enrollment,Marketing and Product Updates | January 7, 2025
We have updated the names for the Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, and Part D plan quoting and enrollment links on My Business Manager.
Happy New Year from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
Marketing and Product Updates | December 27, 2024
Happy New Years from BlueCross BlueShield of SC
Happy Holidays from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
Marketing and Product Updates | December 20, 2024
2024 Holiday Closure Message
Private Marketplace Open Through Jan. 31 2025
Marketing and Product Updates | December 17, 2024
For Individual and Family consumers shopping without a subsidy, the private marketplace will be open through Jan. 31, 2025. You can get a quote and enroll your clients in an off-exchange 2025 Individual and Family Plan.
Marketplace Open Enrollment Extended
Marketing and Product Updates | December 16, 2024
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced an extension of the deadline for Marketplace consumers to enroll in health coverage starting Jan. 1, 2025.
Humira Biosimilars Replacing Humira (brand) Effective January 1, 2025
Pharmacy,Marketing and Product Updates | October 21, 2024
Beginning January 1, 2025, Humira (brand) will be removed from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and BlueChoice HealthPlan’s Lowest Net Cost, Exchange and Premium formularies.
Happy Thanksgiving from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
Marketing and Product Updates | November 26, 2024
Happy Thanksgiving Message
Small Group Plan Schedules and Benefit Change Information
Enrollment,Marketing and Product Updates,Business | November 21, 2024
2025 Small Group Plan Enrollment Schedules and Benefit Change Information Available
2025 OEP Agent Hotline Hours
Marketing and Product Updates | November 8, 2024
The agent hotline is ready for you! You can speak with an award-winning, knowledgeable and friendly customer service advocate who is ready to answer all of your questions.
Dental Blue is now available for enrollment
Dental,Marketing and Product Updates | November 14, 2024
Members can now enroll in a BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Dental Blue plan by itself or with a BlueCross medical plan.
2025 Quick Links Now Available
Enrollment,Marketing and Product Updates,Serving Members | October 31, 2024
We have created quick reference links for all 2025 Affordable Care Act (ACA) Individual and Family and Small Group Business BlueEssentials plans.
Individual Affordable Care Act Renewal File is Live
Enrollment,Serving Members | October 29, 2024
Your 2025 Individual Affordable Care Act renewal file is live and has been uploaded to your BASES account.
2025 Affordable Care Act Individual and Family Plan Member Renewal Information
Enrollment,Marketing and Product Updates,Serving Members | November 5, 2024
Open enrollment has begun! We’ve outlined important information for members renewing individual and family ACA plans for 2025.
All 2025 ACA Individual/Family and Small Group Marketing Materials Now Available!
Marketing and Product Updates,Serving Members | October 25, 2024
Your 2025 marketing materials are now available on Storefront. Visit Storefront to order or download everything you need for a successful open enrollment. All new materials are marked with a "NEW" icon.
New SMS Text Message Platform
Member Alerts,Serving Members | October 25, 2024
We are excited to inform you that BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina is transitioning to a new SMS text message platform to improve and enhance our communication with members!
Private Marketplace Opens for 2025 Individual and Family Plans!
Enrollment | October 15, 2024
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina opens enrollment for consumers who are shopping without a subsidy today, Oct. 15.
CMS Creditable Coverage Letter Distribution
Serving Members | October 15, 2024
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina will email the annual Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Creditable Coverage letters to ACA Individual/Family and Small Group members at the start of Medicare’s open enrollment period which begins Oct. 15.
ICHRA Renewals Are Right Around the Corner
Business | October 10, 2024
To help with the individual coverage health reimbursement arrangement (ICHRA) renewal process, here is a checklist of tasks and action items you need to complete.
2025 Federally Facilitated Marketplace Training for Affordable Care Act Products Available
Training and Special Events | October 23, 2024
Agents must complete two mandatory steps to receive commission for selling 2025 BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Individual and Family Plans.
2025 Agent Seminars Information
September 20, 2024
Join us for our 2025 Agent Seminars to help develop a winning strategy with BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina.
Short-Term Health Plans Now Reopen for Enrollment
Marketing and Product Updates,Serving Members | September 27, 2024
Quoting and enrollment for BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Short-Term Health Plans are now available.
New Digital Resource for Health Management Programs
Serving Members | August 15, 2024
We’ve created a dedicated section on the website that provides more information on the health management programs available to BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina members.
Multi-Factor Authentication Now Required To Access Learning Management System
Training and Special Events,Marketing and Product Updates | August 20, 2024
If you are accessing the Learning Management System (LMS) via My Business Manager or direct URL, you will now have to authenticate using Microsoft Authenticator starting Sept.1.
Short Term Health Changes Coming in September
Marketing and Product Updates | June 25, 2024
There are Federal policy changes that will go into effect Sept. 1, 2024, for Short-Term Health Plans.
Summer Young Insurance Professional Mixer
Training and Special Events | July 8, 2024
Make plans to join us for a young insurance professional mixer this summer.
FitOn Health Trainings Happening in June
Training and Special Events | June 12, 2024
Join us for upcoming FitOn Health training webinars this June.
New Dental Only ID Cards
Dental | May 21, 2024
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Small Group Dental Only policy members will receive a new Dental Only ID card within the next week.
Young Insurance Professional Business Mixer
Training and Special Events | April 30, 2024
Join us for a young insurance professional business mixer near you.
2024 Medicare Supplement Rate Adjustment
Member Alerts,Marketing and Product Updates | March 5, 2024
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina will soon implement a rate adjustment for its Medicare Supplement members effective May 1, 2024.
New Year, New Benefit! FitOn Health Training on Jan. 18
Training and Special Events,Serving Members | January 17, 2024
Join us for an upcoming training on FitOn Health, the new fitness and wellness benefit available to BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Medicare members!
2024 Small Group MLR Surveys Coming Soon
Marketing and Product Updates,Business | April 10, 2024
Each year, insurance companies are required to report a medical loss ratio (MLR) to state and federal agencies.
2024 GeoBlue Webinar - Going Global!
Training and Special Events | April 12, 2024
Learn more about our GeoBlue webinars coming up in April.
Level Funded Billing Guideline Updates
Marketing and Product Updates,Business | February 29, 2024
We have updated the billing guidelines for Blue Measure plans, our level funded product offering.
2024 Medicare Supplement Sales Bonus
Sales Contests and Compensation | February 6, 2024
Medicare Supplement sales bonus information has been released.
1095-B Tax Forms Are Available Through My Health Toolkit®
My Health Toolkit,Member Alerts | February 20, 2024
2023 1095-B tax forms are now available for members to view and download via My Health Toolkit®.
Updated Member ID Cards Mailed
Member Alerts,Marketing and Product Updates,Serving Members | January 18, 2024
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina will issue updated ID cards to small group members at plan renewal.
Important Year-End Health Plan Information Now Available
Member Alerts,Marketing and Product Updates | January 4, 2024
Employers with Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) plans will be receiving year-end information needed to complete 2023 1095-B form for their enrolled employees to report to the IRS.
2024 Retention and Sales Bonus Plus Agent Commission Increase
Sales Contests and Compensation | January 3, 2024
Retention and sales bonus plus agent commission information has been released.
Small Group Retention Sales Promotion
Sales Contests and Compensation | January 4, 2024
Small group retention sales promotion information has been announced.
Affordable Care Act Marketplace Disenrollments and Short-Term Clients Now Viewable on BASES!
Member Alerts,Serving Members | January 8, 2024
Agents can now view marketplace cancellations and clients enrolled in short-term health plans in BASES.
New Look, New Features on My Health Toolkit
My Health Toolkit,Marketing and Product Updates,Serving Members | December 19, 2023
Members will now be greeted with a new look and new features when they access My Health Toolkit.
Heads Up: Individual and Family Plan Cancelation Outreach
Member Alerts,Marketing and Product Updates,Serving Members | December 12, 2023
Members who have disenrolled in an individual and family plan for 2024 will be contacted.
Happy Holidays from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
Marketing and Product Updates | December 20, 2023
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina wishes you a happy holiday season!
Happy Thanksgiving from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
Serving Members | November 22, 2023
Happy Thanksgiving from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina!
Four Reasons to Trust BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina For Your Customers Webinar
Training and Special Events,Serving Members | December 1, 2023
Join us for a lunch and learn webinar to learn four reasons to trust BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina for your customers.
New Consent Form for Affordable Care Act Members
Marketing and Product Updates | November 17, 2023
The new Affordable Care Act member consent form is now available on Storefront.
New Fitness and Wellness Benefit for Medicare Members
Member Alerts,Marketing and Product Updates | November 21, 2023
FitOn Health will provide Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement members with access to fitness studios, gyms and digital fitness content at no additional cost starting Jan. 1, 2024!
Renew With BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina in 2024!
Marketing and Product Updates | October 27, 2023
To help you prepare for open enrollment, we’ve outlined important information for members renewing individual and family ACA plans for 2024.
Launching Blue CareOnDemand Powered by MDLIVE
Telehealth,Marketing and Product Updates | October 31, 2023
Blue CareOnDemand Powered by MDLive, an enhanced telehealth platform, will launch Jan. 1, 2024.
2024 Individual and Family Plans Quick Links Now Available
Marketing and Product Updates | November 1, 2023
Quick reference links for all 2024 Affordable Care Act (ACA) Individual and Family plans are now available.
2024 Marketing Materials Now Available on Storefront
Marketing and Product Updates | November 2, 2023
2024 marketing materials are now available to order on Storefront.
ICHRA Renewal Checklist for Agents
Marketing and Product Updates,Business | October 10, 2023
To help with the ICHRA renewal process, here is a checklist of tasks and action items you need to complete.
Important Connecture DRX Update: Quoting 2023 and 2024 Medicare Plans
Medicare Advantage,Marketing and Product Updates | October 12, 2023
Agents can now quote and enroll your clients in 2024 BlueCross Medicare Supplement, Medicare Advantage and PDP plans on Connecture DRX.
Annual Creditable Coverage Letters Distributed
Marketing and Product Updates,Serving Members | October 16, 2023
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina will email the annual Centers for Medicare Medicaid Services (CMS) Creditable Coverage letters to Group Administrators prior to the start of Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period which begins on Oct. 15.
Private Marketplace Open for 2024 Individual and Family Product Enrollments
Enrollment,Marketing and Product Updates | October 18, 2023
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina has opened enrollment for consumers who are shopping without a subsidy for 2024.
Gag Clause Prohibition Compliance Attestation Amendment for Small Groups
Marketing and Product Updates | October 9, 2023
New requirements have been added to the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) relating to the disclosure of health care information.
2024 FFM Training For ACA Products Now Available
Training and Special Events,Marketing and Product Updates | September 6, 2023
If you are a new agent or did not complete FFM Training last year as a new agent, and plan on selling 2024 BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Individual and Family plans, there are three mandatory steps you must complete in order to receive commissions.
Update Your Contact Information
Marketing and Product Updates,Serving Members | August 8, 2023
Please take a moment to fill out the linked survey to ensure we have your up-to-date contact information.
2023 Medicare Supplement Sales Bonus
Sales Contests and Compensation | March 22, 2023
Learn more about the 2023 Medicare Supplement sales bonus program.
ICHRA — Navigating for Success (Part 4 of 4)
Training and Special Events,Marketing and Product Updates | July 20, 2023
This is the final part in our series of individual coverage health reimbursement arrangement (ICHRA) webinar recaps.
ICHRA — Navigating for Success (Part 3 of 4)
Training and Special Events,Marketing and Product Updates | July 19, 2023
Read more in part 3 of our series of individual coverage health reimbursement arrangement (ICHRA) webinar recaps.
ICHRA — Navigating for Success (Part 2 of 4)
Training and Special Events,Marketing and Product Updates | July 17, 2023
Find out more in part 2 of our series of individual coverage health reimbursement arrangement (ICHRA) webinar recaps.
ICHRA — Navigating for Success (Part 1 of 4)
Training and Special Events,Marketing and Product Updates | July 12, 2023
Get started on part 1 in our series of individual coverage health reimbursement arrangement (ICHRA) webinar recaps.
New Requirements for Obtaining Consent Prior To Assisting Consumers Have Been Established by CMS
Marketing and Product Updates | June 19, 2023
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued new requirements for obtaining consent prior to assisting consumers beginning June 18.
NEW Small Group Customer Service Call Center Hours
Marketing and Product Updates,Serving Members | May 24, 2023
Small Group Customer Service Call Center hours will change beginning July 3.
ICHRA: Navigating for Success Webinar
Training and Special Events | May 26, 2023
Join us to receive guidance on navigating Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) rules, sales and administrative processes.
Blue Secure Dental Webinars Coming Up in May
Training and Special Events | May 12, 2023
Agents are now eligible to register for Blue Secure Dental webinars happening this May.
2023 Small Group MLR Surveys Coming Soon
Marketing and Product Updates | March 30, 2023
Each year, insurance companies are required to report a medical loss ratio (MLR) to state and federal agencies.
2023 Quarterly Agent Training Webinars
Training and Special Events | April 10, 2023
Join BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina’s sales training team for a thorough overview of the 2023 product portfolios and how they are administered.
Additional Information About Recent Small Group Survey Requests
Marketing and Product Updates | April 12, 2023
We are gathering information on small groups in two different surveys.
Small Business Week Appreciation
Recognition,Business | May 2, 2023
We know you have choices. Thanks for choosing Blue.
Behavioral Health Resources for Members
April 26, 2023
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and it is a good time to share what services BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina provides to its members.
End of the COVID-19 Emergency Period
Marketing and Product Updates,COVID-19 | May 8, 2023
The Covid-19 Emergency Period will end May 11, 2023.
Deadline To Integrate EDE and CMS FFM Accounts Is Feb. 24, 2023
Marketing and Product Updates | February 2, 2023
The deadline for agents to integrate their EDE and CMS FFM accounts is Feb. 24, 2023.
Enhance Small Group Coverage With the Benefits of Chamber Plus
Marketing and Product Updates | April 12, 2023
Chamber Plus provides benefits for small group employees that help enhance the value and appeal of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina small group coverage plans.
Now Available on Storefront: New Blue Select Hospital Directory
Marketing and Product Updates,Serving Members | March 30, 2023
An updated Blue Select® Hospital Directory for 2023 is now available for agents on Storefront.
Annual Medicaid Eligibility Review Will Create Special Enrollment Period for Marketplace-Eligible Consumers
Marketing and Product Updates,Serving Members | March 21, 2023
Annual Medicaid Eligibility Review will begin April 1, 2023 and run through March 2023.
Small Group Leaders Required To Report 2022 Health Benefit Spending To CMS
Marketing and Product Updates | February 24, 2023
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina will be requesting information from group leaders for data required by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
New Pay-By-Phone Option for BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Medicare Supplement Members
Member Alerts,Marketing and Product Updates | February 22, 2023
Medicare Supplement members now have the option to pay their monthly premiums by phone.
Members Can Access 1095-B Tax Forms Through My Health Toolkit
Member Alerts,Marketing and Product Updates | February 20, 2023
Members can now access their 1095-B tax forms through their My Health Toolkit® account.
New Monthly Premiums for Blue Dental Plan Effective April 1, 2023
Marketing and Product Updates,Business | January 25, 2023
The monthly premiums for the Blue Dental℠ plan have been updated and will go into effect April 1, 2023.
Private Marketplace Open Through Jan. 31 for 2023 Individual and Family Product Enrollments
Enrollment,Marketing and Product Updates | January 19, 2023
Enrollments for 2023 Individual and Family plans on the private marketplace are open through Jan. 31, 2023.
Important Year-End Health Plan Information Available Soon
Marketing and Product Updates,Business | December 27, 2022
Important year-end health plan information is now available.
Grow Your Business through My Blue Medicare
Marketing and Product Updates,Serving Members | December 20, 2022
Grow your business and better serve your members with My Blue Medicare materials.
Individual and Family Premiums Are Due Dec. 31 in Order To Use Benefits on Jan. 1
Marketing and Product Updates,Serving Members | December 27, 2022
New members who purchased a health insurance plan with an effective date of Jan. 1, 2023, have until 11:59 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31, to submit payment for their first month’s premium in order to use their benefits on Jan. 1.
2023 Brochures Now On Storefront
Marketing and Product Updates | December 1, 2022
New 2023 brochures and materials for individual and family plans are now available to order on Storefront.
Helpful Tips for 2023 ICHRA Renewals
Marketing and Product Updates | November 21, 2022
We've compiled a list of tips to help assist employers with their Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRA) renewals for 2023.
Renew with Blue in 2023
Marketing and Product Updates | October 27, 2022
To help you prepare for Open Enrollment, we’ve outlined important information for members renewing individual and family ACA plans for 2023.
2023 Quick Links Now Available
Marketing and Product Updates | October 31, 2022
Quick Links for Individual & Family and Small Group brochures, provider directories and SBCs are now available.
Agent Hotline Hours for ACA Open Enrollment
Marketing and Product Updates | October 28, 2022
We've got new extended hours for the agent hotline for ACA Open Enrollment.
2023 Marketing Materials Now Available on Storefront!
Marketing and Product Updates | October 25, 2022
2023 Marketing Materials for Individual & Family and Small Group plans are now available on Storefront.
Annual CMS Creditable Coverage Letters Now Available
Marketing and Product Updates | October 20, 2022
Annual CMS Creditable Coverage Letters have been sent to Group Administrators ahead of Medicare's Open Enrollment Period.
Employer Portal for Managing Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) Plans Begins Nov. 1
Marketing and Product Updates | October 17, 2022
Starting Nov. 1, 2022, ICHRA group administrators will have access to key monthly reports via a new AccrueHealth Employer Portal.
Private Marketplace Open for 2023 Individual and Family Product Enrollments
Marketing and Product Updates | October 13, 2022
The private marketplace for individual and family product enrollments for 2023 is now open.
New Director of Individual Sales Named
Marketing and Product Updates | May 16, 2022
Stephanie Musto has been named the new Director of Individual Sales for BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina's Agency Sales division.
New ICHRA Enrollment Forms Are Now Available for Download
Marketing and Product Updates | September 13, 2022
Recently revised individual coverage health reimbursement arrangement (ICHRA) enrollment forms are now available to download from the agent Forms and Documents webpage.
MLR Rebates To Be Issued to Small Group Members
Marketing and Product Updates,Serving Members | September 7, 2022
Medical loss ratio (MLR) rebates will mail to small group employers and employees in September.
New Fields Added for Medicare Advantage Clients on BASES
Marketing and Product Updates | August 18, 2022
New customer information fields for Medicare Advantage clients have been added to BASES.
2023 FFM Training for ACA Products Now Available
Marketing and Product Updates | August 25, 2022
New agents (or those who didn't complete FFM training last year) must do so by Oct. 28 to be eligible to receive 2023 ACA sales commissions.
New Medicare Supplement Plan Discounts
Marketing and Product Updates | August 29, 2022
For plans with effective dates after Oct. 1, 2022, consumers who switch to a BlueCross Medicare Supplement plan will get a premium discount.
Machine-Readable File Link and Information
Marketing and Product Updates | June 30, 2022
Beginning July 1, 2022, you will be able to find machine-readable files on our website for in-network rates and allowed amounts for out-of-network providers.
The Sales Siren — New Uploads to Storefront
Marketing and Product Updates | June 7, 2022
We're launching a new email communication to let you know when new marketing and sales tools are uploaded to Storefront.
Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) Proposals Simplified
Marketing and Product Updates | May 10, 2022
A new, simplified version of ICHRA proposals for new groups is now available.
2022 GeoBlue Webinar Coming in May
Training and Special Events,Marketing and Product Updates | May 3, 2022
Learn more about international health insurance opportunities during our GeoBlue Webinar on May 19 at 10 a.m.
May 2022 Training Tuesday Events
Training and Special Events | May 3, 2022
We've got more opportunities for training this May with our Training Tuesday series.
Medicare Supplement Household Discount Definition Expanded
Marketing and Product Updates | April 28, 2022
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina is expanding household discounts offered to Medicare Supplement members.
Introducing a New Quoting and Enrollment Platform for BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Medicare Products
Enrollment,Marketing and Product Updates | April 14, 2022
Starting May 2nd, we're introducing a new quoting and enrollment platform for Medicare Products.
April 2022 Training Tuesday Events
Training and Special Events | April 5, 2022
New events are being added in April, May and June as part of our Training Tuesday series.
2022 Small Group MLR Surveys Coming Soon
Marketing and Product Updates | March 15, 2022
Medical Loss Ratio surveys will be sent out soon for small groups insured in 2022.
Premium Payment Deadline Extended for New ACA Members
Member Alerts | February 1, 2022
New ACA Members with plans effective February 1 now have until February 15 to make premium payments.
Expanded Benefits for Chamber Small Groups (2 – 50) Lives
Marketing and Product Updates,Serving Members | February 10, 2022
Chamber Small Groups now have access to more options for their employees.
BlueMeasure Level Funded Plan Benefit Update
Marketing and Product Updates | January 13, 2022
BlueMeasure HD plans will now have an embedded family deductible.
2022 Medicare Supplement Marketing Materials Now Available
Marketing and Product Updates | January 12, 2022
2022 Medicare Supplement Marketing Materials are now available to order on Storefront.
BluesEnroll and Blue E-Bill Tips and Tricks for Small Group Agents
Training and Special Events,Marketing and Product Updates | February 16, 2022
Here are some resources to help you manage your groups with these tools.
Temporary Update to Agent Hotline Hours
Marketing and Product Updates | February 25, 2022
The agent hotline will temporarily have new hours of operation from March 1 – April 7, 2022.
Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Short-Term Health Agent Appointments Temporarily Paused
Other | December 16, 2021
The pause will remain in effect through the first quarter of 2022.
Individual and Family Affordable Care Act (ACA) Premiums Are Due Dec. 31
Member Alerts | December 28, 2021
ACA premium payments are due Dec. 31, for new and current members.
Rate Notifications for Under 65 Legacy Members
Member Alerts | December 27, 2021
New rate notices have been mailed to grandfathered and non-grandfathered plan holders.
Big Changes to Our Small Group Marketing Team
Marketing and Product Updates | December 20, 2021
The team is expanding!
Heads Up! Medicare Supplement Annual Notice Mailing
Marketing and Product Updates | November 22, 2021
Please contact your marketing representative if you have questions or for more information. Please visit storefront for all marketing and product materials.
2022 Small Group Enrollment Schedule and Benefit Change Information Are Now Available
Marketing and Product Updates | November 15, 2021
Our 2022 schedule for new small group enrollment submissions is now available!
BlueMeasure Now Available to Small Groups with 10–50 Lives!
Marketing and Product Updates | November 9, 2021
Starting NOW, you can begin quoting and enrolling groups as small as 10 lives!
Small Group Dental Bonus!
Sales Contests and Compensation,Dental,Marketing and Product Updates | November 8, 2021
You can smile knowing great news doesn't stop at our 10-percent rate decrease on our Blue Dental products!
2022 Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) Renewals
Member Alerts,Marketing and Product Updates | November 1, 2021
2022 ICHRA renewals are here! Employers and employees have been receiving notices about their upcoming health coverage renewals for the past month.
Agent Hotline Hours for ACA Open Enrollment!
Marketing and Product Updates | October 28, 2021
The agent hotline is now open and ready for you!
2022 Quick Links Now Available!
Training and Special Events,Marketing and Product Updates | October 27, 2021
We have created quick reference links for all 2022 Individual and Family Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Small Group Business BlueEssentials plans.
Treatment Cost Estimator Now Available for ACA Individual and Family Plan Members!
Member Alerts,Marketing and Product Updates | October 26, 2021
Later this week, Individual & Family ACA members will have access to the cost estimator tool located in their My Health Toolkit!
New Enrollment Platform for BlueCross ACA Plans!
Training and Special Events,Member Alerts,Marketing and Product Updates | October 22, 2021
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina is now offering Enhanced Direct Enrollment for Affordable Care Act plans to agents.
Renewal Mailings for Grandfathered and Non-Grandfathered Plan Members
Member Alerts,Marketing and Product Updates | October 20, 2021
We are mailing renewal letters to all individual grandfathered and non-grandfathered members this week.
Renew With Blue in 2022!
Member Alerts,Marketing and Product Updates | October 21, 2021
To help you prepare for Open Enrollment, we've outlined important information for Individual and Family ACA members renewing in 2022.
Private Marketplace Enrollments Are Open!
Marketing and Product Updates | October 18, 2021
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina has opened enrollments for consumers shopping without a subsidy.
2022 Blue Medicare Solutions Seminar
Training and Special Events,Marketing and Product Updates | October 12, 2021
We took your questions from the 2022 Blue Medicare Solutions Seminar and compiled a frequently asked questions document.
The Countdown to 2022 ACA Open Enrollment Is ON!
Training and Special Events,Marketing and Product Updates | October 6, 2021
If you are a new agent or did not complete FFM Training last year as a new agent, and plan on selling 2022 BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Individual and Family plans, there are four mandatory steps you must complete in order to receive commissions:
2022 CMS Creditable Coverage
Member Alerts,Marketing and Product Updates | September 29, 2021
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina will email Centers for Medicare Medicaid Services (CMS) Creditable Coverage letters to Group Administrators prior to the start of Medicare's Open Enrollment Period which begins on Oct. 15.
Get Your Flu Shot!
Wellness | September 20, 2021
It is important for our members to get the flu shot to help protect themselves from getting the flu.
Updated Look to Companion Life Policy Paperwork
Marketing and Product Updates | August 2, 2021
Companion Life Insurance Company has recently updated the look of the Policy and Certificate documents they provide to groups.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Advance Premium Tax Credit (APTC) Update
Member Alerts | August 5, 2021
This month, CMS will automatically update APTCs as a result of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) for those who shop on the Federally Facilitated Marketplace.
The Countdown to 2022 ACA Open Enrollment is ON!
Marketing and Product Updates | September 1, 2021
If you plan on selling 2022 BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Individual and Family plans, there are three mandatory steps you must complete in order to receive commissions.
MLR Rebates Issued to Individual and Small Group Members
Member Alerts | September 8, 2021
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina will issue Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) rebates this year to subscribers.
Introducing Blue Measure! Our Small Group Level Funded Product
Marketing and Product Updates | September 9, 2021
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina now offers BlueMeasure, a small group level funded product, to groups with 20 – 50 lives.
Renewal Mailings for U65 Non-Grandfathered Members
Member Alerts | June 3, 2021
On Feb. 1, 2021, we sent you the South Carolina Department of Insurance bulletin announcing the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) extending relief on transitional policies for non-grandfathered plans through the end of 2022.
Heads Up: State Continuation of Coverage Outreach to Small Group Leaders
Member Alerts | May 14, 2021
Part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) is to expand availability of subsidies for employees and their dependents that are on or eligible for State Continuation of Coverage.
What's New with Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA)
Marketing and Product Updates | April 29, 2021
We have simplified our administrative process for all ICHRA accounts! This new process will begin May 1 and will help you streamline your ICHRA business to open the door for more.
UPDATED FAQs on the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Member Alerts | April 22, 2021
We have updated and added new questions to our ARP FAQs. This new version includes questions on COBRA and State Continuation of coverage.
Medicare Supplement and Plus Endorsement Paper Applications Updated
Marketing and Product Updates | April 15, 2021
We have updated the Medicare Supplement and Plus Endorsement paper applications with a few changes.
SAVE THE DATE for April 15! American Rescue Plan Follow-Up Webinar
Member Alerts | April 8, 2021
Did you miss our first webinar? Don't worry! We are hosting a follow-up WebEx on April 15 at 2:30 p.m.
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Member Alerts,Other | March 22, 2021
President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) into law on March 11. The ARP improves access to affordable health coverage through the Marketplace by increasing eligibility for financial assistance to help pay for Marketplace health coverage.
2021 Small Group MLR Surveys Coming Soon
Marketing and Product Updates | March 5, 2021
Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), each year insurance companies must report a medical loss ratio (MLR) to state and federal agencies. Groups insured with us at any point in 2021 will soon receive an email containing the MLR survey to complete. This includes groups cancelled during the year.
Commission Reports Now Downloadable to CSV Files
Sales Contests and Compensation | March 4, 2021
You can now download your commission payout reports into comma-separated value (CSV) files that can be opened in Excel, or other supported programs, directly from My Business Manager.
Special MLR Rebates to Be Issued
Member Alerts | March 1, 2021
Certain Affordable Care Act (ACA) Individual/Family and under 65 legacy (non-grandfathered and grandfathered) members who were covered by a BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina health insurance plan in 2015 will receive a special rebate in early March 2021.
2021 Special Enrollment Period
Member Alerts | February 11, 2021
A Special Enrollment Period (SEP) for ACA Individual and Family health insurance plans has been announced. By executive order, the marketplace exchange will open and consumers will be able to shop for a plan from Feb. 15 to May 15, 2021
Transition Relief Extended for Individuals and Small Group
Member Alerts | February 1, 2021
The transition relief on non-grandfathered (also referred to as grandmothered) individual and small group plans purchased after March 23, 2010, has been extended through the end of 2022.
COVID-19 UPDATE - Eligibility Guidelines Extended Through March 31
Wellness | January 28, 2021
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and BlueChoice HealthPlan of South Carolina have extended the end dates of the Group Eligibility Rules and Guidelines for our Fully Insured Group lines of business.
1095-B Tax Forms Are Just One Click Away
Member Alerts | January 26, 2021
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and BlueChoice HealthPlan are making it easier for groups and members with fully-insured coverage to access their 2020 1095-B tax forms.
Blue Rewards 2021
Marketing and Product Updates | January 18, 2021
Being a member of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina has many perks. One is our Blue Rewards program, available for ACA Individual and Family plan members.
2021 Medicare Supplement Marketing Materials Now Available!
Marketing and Product Updates | January 5, 2021
We have updated our Medicare Supplement marketing materials for 2021 and they are now on storefront and ready to order! All of the updated brochures and flyers have a "new" sticker on them for an easy find.
Premium Payment Deadline Extended to Jan. 25 for New Individual and Family Affordable Care Act (ACA) Members
Member Alerts | January 4, 2021
New members with an Individual and Family Affordable Care Act (ACA) plan with an effective date of Jan. 1, 2021, now have until 11:59 p.m. on Jan. 25, to pay their first month’s premium