BlueCross/BlueShield of South Carolina (BCBSSC) has rescinded the $9.12 reinsurance increase that the earlier renewal communication within the October billing statements described. It was noted that the rates you were given for the early renewal date of December 1, 2013 would be increased by $9.12 on January 1, 2014 to capture a new tax required by Health Care Reform. A separate rate sheet was included showing this additional fee. BCBSSC will pay this tax from the premiums that will be billed on December 1, 2013, so you need not present the rate sheet titled "2014 Monthly Rates" to your employees.  Please discard this rate sheet to avoid any confusion.

The only rate sheet that you will need to present and keep on file for the upcoming plan year is the one titled "December 1, 2013 Monthly Rates.

As a reminder, any changes to deductible plans or the addition of staff members to your medical plan, who have not been able to join in the past for a particular reason, will take effect December 1, 2013, so please be sure to send those into the SCDA office sooner than later. Click here to print an application/change form and view the details of the 6 different plans that are available.

Additional reminders - Everyone within your practice does NOT have to be on the same deductible plan and if you wish to make no changes for the upcoming plan year, there is no action needed from your practice at this time.