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Underwriting

Cannabis Industry Carrier Acceptance

June 11, 2020 / Heather Jung

Aetna Yes Group needs to meet all eligibility and participation requirements Due to the nature of business, personal checks are acceptable in lieu of business check Cashier’s checks with PSUID...

Underwriting

Waiting Period Options

June 11, 2020 / Meyre Sizemore

Aetna Waiting Period Options First of the month following date of hire First of the month following 30 days from the date of hire First of the month following 60...

Underwriting

New Hire Rating Guide

June 11, 2020 / Meyre Sizemore

Aetna New Hire rates will be based on the member’s age at the member’s enrollment date Anthem BlueCross New Hire rates will be based on the member’s age at...

Underwriting

New Participation Guide for Dental

June 11, 2020 / Heather Jung

As part of our continuing commitment to help you write more Dental business, we’ve developed a new California Dental Participation Guide. It summaries carrier and third party administrator (TPA) guidelines...

Underwriting

No DE 9C Promotion Promotions/Guidelines

June 11, 2020 / Meyre Sizemore

Quarterly Wage Report/DE 9C not required for: Aetna Guideline: Groups of 6+ enrolled with prior coverage Anthem Blue Cross Promotion: Groups of 6+ enrolled through 9/15/2020 effective dates...

Underwriting

PEO Guidelines

June 11, 2020 / Meyre Sizemore

In addition to meeting standard Underwriting Guidelines, groups must provide the following: Aetna Guideline for staying with a PEO (1) 1-5 enrolling: • Letter from the PEO confirming that they...