BCBS of Texas Will Be Keeping Ascension In Their Network

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Exciting news for healthcare consumers in Texas! Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas has announced that Ascension, one of the largest non-profit healthcare systems in the country, will remain in their network. This means that patients who have health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield will continue to have access to Ascension’s vast network of hospitals and clinics across Texas.

Ascension’s non-profit commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care to its patients is well known. With its extensive network of facilities, Ascension offers a wide range of services, from primary care to specialty care and everything in between. By keeping Ascension in their network, Blue Cross and Blue Shield is ensuring that its customers have access to the care they need, when they need it.

This decision is a big win for Blue Cross Blue Shield customers, as well as for Ascension. It’s not just about having access to quality care, but also about ensuring that patients have access to the care they need at a price they can afford. By keeping Ascension in its network, Blue Cross Blue Shield is helping to make sure that its customers are getting the best possible value for their healthcare dollars.

The decision to keep Ascension in the Blue Cross Blue Shield network was not an easy one, and the two organizations worked hard to come to an agreement that would benefit everyone involved. This shows their commitment to working together to provide the best possible healthcare to Texas residents.

This is fantastic news for those who have health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. By keeping Ascension in their network, Blue Cross Blue Shield is demonstrating its commitment to providing its customers with access to the best possible care, at an affordable price. Whether you’re in need of primary care, specialist care, or anything in between, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Ascension are working together to make sure you have the care you need, when you need it.

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Releases Corporate Report

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Releases 2021 Corporate Responsibility Report

 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) released its 2021 Corporate Social Responsibility Report which highlights the company’s numerous initiatives and contributions to the communities in which it serves. The report’s areas of focus include access to care, community impact and operating responsibly as aligned with BCBSTX’s commitment to addressing health disparities and supporting more equitable care for all.

“We support affordable, quality health care for all and believe in making intentional and meaningful efforts to enhance positive health outcomes for all Texans,” said Sheena Payne, BCBSTX Director of Community Affairs. “We are proud of the impact we have had for our members, customers and employees as well as our communities across the state”

The report details BCBSTX’s substantial financial and in-kind donations as well as its contribution of resources to provide health care services, eliminate food insecurity and nutrition inadequacy, and operate in an environmentally sustainable manner.

In addition, the report features BCBSTX’s support for COVID-19 recovery through its contributions to organizations providing health literacy education, medical supplies, emergency shelter, access to care and other resources and coordination with state health agencies to address gaps in immunizations for vaccine-preventable diseases, including COVID-19.

 Are you contracted to sell with BCBSTX? If not, get contracted through Agility Insurance Services today! 

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BlueCross BlueShield of Texas: New Bonus Program

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Producer Bounce Back Bonus Program

GET BACK TO BUSINESS AND EARN MORE WHEN YOU WRITE WITH BCBSTX.

 
 

How It Works
Medical sales eligible for the program include NEW Fully Insured accounts (1-500 enrolled employees) sold with effective dates from October 1, 2021 through January 15, 2022. 

To earn a bonus, you must sell a minimum of 5 accounts and 50 contracts AND achieve a minimum retention level of 85% during the bonus period.

Read Full Bonus Program Details Here > 

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Blue Cross 2022 Medicare Certication Training

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Dear Producers, We are pleased to announce that the 2022 Medicare certification training will be available to producers in July.

Details

WHAT

2022 Medicare certification training will be available soon.

The annual mandatory training will include two sections:
the AHIP and the HCSC curricula. Sections 1 and 2 must be completed by
individual producers and sub-producers including all agency principals.
All producers must complete all courses in order to be deemed certified
to sell 2022 MAPD/PDP plans.

WHEN

June 21st, 2021 AHIP Training Begins

The AHIP training
will be available on June 21st, 2021. Once again, HCSC has negotiated a
lower rate for our contracted producers. The AHIP discounted rate for
our producers is $125 instead of $175. In order to receive the
discounted rate, you must use the AHIP/HCSC partner link we’ll provide
at a later date.

July 7th, 2021 HCSC Training Begins (Tentative)

The second section
of the training including the HCSC training and other required forms
will launch on July 7th. All producers must complete the training prior to
marketing/selling 2022 MAPD/PDP plans.

WHY

The Centers for
Medicaid and Medicare Services, as well as HCSC, requires producers to
complete the annual training process in accordance with CMS regulations
at Title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 417, 422, and 423.

 

2021 Medicare Curriculum Announcement

The 2021 AHIP course will not be available after June 17th, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. CST.

Producers who wish to complete the
2021 MAPD/PDP curriculum may instead take the 2022 AHIP course along
with the 2021 Blue Cross Medicare Options plan course, exam and forms.
As of Wednesday, July 7th, producers seeking to complete the 2021 training
will be assigned a dual plan year curriculum for both 2021 and 2022.
The combined curriculum will satisfy the certification requirement for
both 2021 and 2022.

Your Medicare Renewal Compensation

All producers must be certified by
December 31st, 2021 to retain all prior year renewals (exemptions apply
for PDP plans sold between 2006 and 2008).

Stay Tuned!

In the next few weeks, you will be
receiving a series of emails with updates and more detailed instructions
on how to complete your certification.

”Training on Us Program“ will launch soon! To learn more
on how we may cover your 2023 AHIP Course costs, look out for additional information in future communications.

 

MEDICARE CONTRACTING & MORE >

 

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BCBSTX 2021 SEP Retail Bonus Program

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) is excited to announce that we have a new bonus program for special enrollment period (SEP) sales. This bonus is separate from and in addition to the 50/50 bonus program announced last fall. 

 

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2021 BCBSTX Bonus Program

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Features & Program Eligibility: At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX), one of our key goals is to deliver excellent health care benefit plans to our customers. 

For more than 90 years, we have reached that goal by focusing on our customers and providing them with health benefit plan options that are reliable, innovative and affordable.

Features of the bonus program include:

• Rewards for new sales and renewals of group medical benefit plans
• Recognition for new sales or renewals of RX* lines of business when sold with medical coverage
• NEW! An independent program that recognizes Stop Loss lines of business
• NEW! An enhanced program that recognizes ancillary lines of business
 

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