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Underwriting

Husband & Wife Groups

June 11, 2020 / Meyre Sizemore

Aetna Will the carrier write a Husband & Wife Group? No. Husband & Wife groups are not eligible for coverage Anthem BlueCross Will the carrier write a Husband &...

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...