Tips to Utilize BCBS IL MSP Data Collection
Blue Cross Blue Shield of IL’s MSP Data Collection Opened on May 29 Beginning May 29, 2019, BCBS will begin collecting this data from renewing groups via Blue Access for Employers and the deadline to submit this information is Sept. 30, 2019. New groups complete this information in their submission [...]
Boat and Watercraft Insurance
Make it smooth sailing by adding insurance protection! As summer starts, it is a great time for insureds to reassess their insurance coverage, especially on boat and personal watercraft protection. Available Coverage: Fuel Spill and Wreckage Removal Debris from accidents on the water can create environmental and safety hazards. [...]
TASC Landmines for HSAs, FSAs, and HRAs
Recently, MIBS hosted a seminar presented by Nancy Dantzman, Vice President at TASC and Craig Sayers, MIBS' regional director with TASC. It was a very informative and lively event. Nancy jumped right in discussing Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) which offer variability when setting them up. FSA Flexible Spending Account [...]
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 [...]
Cyber Security Liability: Essential for Businesses in 2019
Protect What You Connect with Philadelphia Insurance Companies. Cyber Security Liability Insurance is a hot topic in the industry right now due to the increasing use of online tools and data being passed within organizations. Cyber crime in 2018 generated revenues of over $1.5 Trillion in ransom, data selling [...]
Coming July 1, 2019 for BCBS Mid-Market Groups (51-150)…
The 2019 BCBS Mid-Market Portfolio will launch July 1, 2019 for effective dates starting July 1, 2019 and going forward and there are a few changes. There are 10 new plans and six of the 2018 plans will be removed. Any group that chose a 2018 benefit plan that [...]