Administrator Alert from Shargel & Co. Insurance Services
Timely Topics for Group Benefits Administrators Issue 23
October-November 2007
In this issue we're focusing on information and links you need to administer medical benefits through Blue Shield of California.
 
Use the links at right for easy access to the information you need or scroll down to read it all.
 
Online Employer Resources
 
Blue Shield of California has updated the employer section of their website so it's easier to find the resources you need:
  • Plan information
  • Forms for employees
  • Forms for employers
  • Provider network
  • Out of area coverage
  • Promote healthy lifestyles

You do not need to login to access these resources. Online administration is not yet available. If you want to check on enrollments, changes and deletions, please call or email us.

Links to Blue Shield's website:
Quick Links to Employer Forms
Quick Links to Employee Forms
 
Employee Guide to Online Services
Empower your employees with the information they need to manage their healthcare online.

We've created a Web Wise: Online Tools to Manage Your Healthcare newsletter you can download and distribute by email or hardcopy.

Waiting Periods & Hiring
One question we get asked repeatedly is about waiting periods for employee benefits eligibility.

Waiting periods are set by the employer at the time of contract. Generally, the effective date will be the first of the month after the waiting period is completed.

Waiting periods can be changed at plan renewal or with a change of carrier. If you do not remember your waiting period, please give us a call.

You are under no obligation to ensure that a new hire has health coverage during the waiting period. As a courtesy, you can recommend that they continue their Cal-COBRA or COBRA coverage from their previous employer.

Help us help you!

 

 
In this Issue:

Online Employer Resources

Quick Links to Employer Forms

Quick Links to Employee Forms

Employee Guide to Online Services

Waiting Periods & Hiring

Cecilia's Corner:
Quick Links
 
 
Carrier Links

 
 
 
 
 

 

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