2023
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.