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IMC Weekly NewsletterOctober 21, 2014
 Health Reform Updates
  
New Indexed PCORI Fees Issued
 
Patient-Centered Outcome Research Institute (PCORI) had a fee of  $2 for plan years ending on or after October 1, 2013 and before October 1, 2014. 

The new fee for plan years ending on or after October 1, 2014 and before October 1, 2015, is $2.08.
NAHU Washington Update   
How Agent Information will be Handled During Open Enrollment 
 
Will this year be easier for brokers and agents? The Administration thinks so. Here's the plan:

- National Producer Numbers (NPNs) from last year will remain attached to automatic FFM renewals

- NPNs should populate with a FFM renewal whether the enrollees make changes on their own or with the assistance of their broker.

- It's rumored that an NPN can be added later in the FFM enrollment process

Please read NAHU's Washington Update to learn about this and other new health reform updates.

In This Issue
Carrier  Updates
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Anthem 2015 Commission & Group Market Bonus Program
 
Small Group Bonus Program
You will earn a bonus of $100 per contract for every new 2-50 group you write effective December 2014 and January 2015. Learn More � 

2015 Individual Broker Compensation
Anthem will continue to pay on a Per Member Per Month basis (PMPM):

First Year
Renewal Year
$18.00 PMPM
$12.00 PMPM

2015 Group Broker Compensation
Commission rates for all group business will continue to be paid on a Per Contract Per Month (PCPM) basis:

Initial EnrollmentFirst YearRenewal Year
2-3$30.00 PCPM$20.00 PCPM
4-14$35.00 PCPM$30.00 PCPM
15-50$30.00 PCPM$25.00 PCPM
51-99$25.00 PCPM$20.00 PCPM
100+Single Case AgreementSingle Case Agreement

Please click the following link for complete 2015 compensation details.
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IMPORTANT: 2015 ACA Member Rates & Enrollment Letters
 
Please read the Sales Flash and refer to the following sample member letters for important 2015 on and off exchange rate and enrollment information.

MarylandVirginiaDC
On Exchange


IMC encourages you to stay in close contact with your individual clients throughout open enrollment to ensure that you remain broker of record on their policies.
Time Sensitive: Medicare Part D Creditable Coverage Guidance Update
 
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) requires annual disclosure of the status of drug benefits and creditable coverage to Medicare Part D eligible individuals. 

CareFirst will notify 200+ groups regarding the status of their current drug product(s) in comparison with the new standard Medicare Prescription drug plan. 

IMPORTANT: CareFirst will not notify 2-199 groups of their current drug status. Please use the charts linked below to provide your clients with their status. 

Please read the Sales Flash and the supporting small group document for more information.  
Reminder Letter Sent to BlueFund HSA Groups about the BenefitWallet� Transition
 
During the week of October 13, approximately 4,850 BlueFund HSA groups will receive a letter from CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst). 

If your clients do not receive the transition letter, then please have them call BenefitWallet's Employer Support Team at 866-712-4551.

Please read the Sales Flash to read the client letter that was distributed.
Additional Pharmacies Contracted For Flu, Shingles, and Pneumonia Vaccines
 
CareFirst and BlueChoice members can obtain the flu, shingles, and pneumonia vaccines from the following pharmacies located within the CareFirst service area of Maryland, Washington, D.C. and northern Virginia.  

  • CVS
  • Independent Drug
  • Rite Aid 
  • Giant Pharmacy 
  • Kmart 
  • Target
  • Halethorpe Pharmacy
  • Walgreens
  • Shop Rite Drug 

Please read the Sales Flash for more details.
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UnitedHealthcare Responds to Ebola Concerns
 
UnitedHealthcare's clinical leadership is engaged with key health authorities, providers, and others to closely monitor this evolving situation and to support the needs of the people they serve. 

Please read the special edition of the UHC Broker Connection Special for details.

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