BCBS IL Medicare Supplement Changes Effective 5/1/2019
Effective 5/1/2019, BCBS IL made some changes regarding their Medicare Supplement Products. The plans are staying the same and are guaranteed to issue, but there are some changes in: New rate determiners (gender and tobacco use) New rates New paper application The BCBS IL Plan Change Form will not be accepted Changes in the online submission process via Retail Shopping Cart Household Discounts (3% off premium) Billing changes New membership system Producer access to member communications Missing Information Process Some applicant information will not be available in the Retail Producer Portal Commission clarification with changes New contact information for support of the new plans New Rate Determiners Gender and tobacco use now affect rates. It appears that women’s rates are lower while men’s rates are higher and tobacco use for either gender will increase rates as well. The new rate charts will look like this: 2019 Medicare Rate Guide Plans sold with an effective date prior to 5.1.19 will continue and these plans are called legacy plans. When selling plans with an effective date of 5.1.19 and after, be sure to use the correct application. New [...]