Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Updates

November 2022 Updates:

• November 2022 “Plan for Health” Newsletter
• December 2022 “Plan for Health” Newsletter
• Pharmacy network update:
  • Kroger intends to terminate their agreement for network participation with Express Scripts effective 1/1/2023
    • Not many Krogers in our area but applies to business in DE, NY, PA & WV
  • Highmark is proceeding as if the contract is terminated but will update if that changes
  • Change will impact members within Highmark’s Commercial, ACA, & CHIP business
    • Members will receive a mailing

• Highmark 2023 Experian for Small Groups:

  • No-cost identity protection services to all eligible plan members
  • Employers who opted in to identity protection services in 2022 will be automatically renewed through Experian for 2023
  • Employers opting in for the first time in 2023 should do so through the portal at highmarkbcbs.com
    • Open enrollment period is now – December 31
    • Groups should enroll & notify their employees to enroll by December 31

October 2022 Updates:

• Small Group Q1 2023 new business rates are now available on the Producer Portal for PA.
  • Q1 2023 Small Group ACA Benefit Changes brochure available here..
• Please access 2023 SGBAs / Enrollment/Waiver Forms / Electronic Enrollment Spreadsheet (new business only) for specific regions below:
  • WPA Small Group Business Application
  • CPA Small Group Business Application
  • NEPA Small Group Business Application
  • WPA Enrollment/Waiver Forms
  • CPA Enrollment/Waiver Forms
  • NEPA Enrollment/Waiver Forms
  • Electronic Enrollment Spreadsheet
• Summer 2022 Producer Training Series Recap:
  • Fully Insured Clinical Management:
    • Slide Deck
    • Recording
  • Producer Portal – Enrollment & eBill Demo:
    • Recording
    • FAQ
  • ASO Clinical Management Solutions – Part 1:
    • Slide Deck
    • Recording
  • ASO Clinical Management Solutions – Part 2:
    • Slide Deck
    • Recording
  • Beneficity:
    • Slide Deck
    • Recording
  • Individual ACA & Medicare – 2023 Product Overview:
    • Slide Deck
    • Recording

September 2022 Updates:

August 2022 Updates:

Investment account changes:

• 3 different investment options – Managed, Self-Directed, & Brokerage
• Effective 8/1/2022 – all HSA members who do not have an investment account are being directed to new investment solution
• Effective 9/21/2022 – HSA members who do have a current investment account will have funds liquidated & moved to their HSA cash balance account
• Effective 10/3/2022 – liquidation of all member investment funds will be completed
• FAQ for Blue Cross Blue Shield (PA)

Back by popular demand: Producer Training Series – Summer 2022 Edition

• 30-60 minute training sessions to provide up-to-date information
• Fully Insured Clinical Management – Monday, August 29, 2022 @ 11:00 AM
  Description: Join our clinical management team to learn about the Well360 Core clinical solutions available to all fully insured members including Proactive Specialty Case Management, the Integrated Care Team, and our Type 2 Diabetes Management. Information will apply to fully insured all market segments for clients in PA, DE, WV, and NY.
  Registration Link: Click for Fully Insured Clinical Management
• Producer Portal – Enrollment & eBill Demo – Monday, August 29, 2022 @ 1:00 PM
  Description: The enGen team will be providing a demo of the enrollment and billing functions accessed through the producer portal. This information will apply to fully insured clients in all market segments in PA, DE, WV, and NY.
  Registration Link: Click for Producer Portal – Enrollment & eBill Demo
• ASO Clinical Management Solutions – Part I – Tuesday, August 30, 2022 @ 9:00 AM
  Description: Join our clinical management team to learn about Well360 Core for ASO, Well360 Lifestyle and Well360 Focus. New for 2023 – these programs will be available to ASO clients with 250+ contracts. Learn how these clinical solutions enhance engagement opportunities for members with emerging risk and prevalent conditions. Information will apply to ASO clients in PA, DE, WV, and NY.
  Registration Link: Click for ASO Clinical Management Solutions – Part I
• ASO Clinical Management Solutions – Part II – Tuesday, August 30, 2022 @ 10:00 AM
  Description: An opportunity to continue the Clinical Management conversation with a deep dive into Well360 Connect and Well360 Clarity. These programs integrate member advocates with our multidisciplinary clinical team and even member engagement guides to deliver proactive member engagement and guided care navigation that drive optimal health outcomes and near-term cost savings. Information will apply to ASO clients in PA, DE, WV, and NY.
  Registration Link: Click for ASO Clinical Management Solutions – Part II
• Beneficity – Thursday, September 1, 2022 @ 11:30 AM
  Description: Join our client advising team to learn about Beneficity. Beneficity will be available to large national and strategic clients beginning January 1, 2023, and available for clients with Well360 Concierge, Well360 Connect and Well360 Clarity. Beneficity is a single place to access benefits, personalized tools and even links to programs and offerings provided by the employer. It is an easy place to go for total health. The app makes it easy to stay on top of benefits and coverage right from a phone.  Check claims, view ID card or find a provider, connect to a virtual visit or a health coach. It allows members to easily access many employer-sponsored benefits for physical health, financial health, and wellness.
  Registration Link: Click for Beneficity
• Individual ACA & Medicare – 2023 Product Overview – Tuesday, September 6, 2022 @ 12:00 PM
  Description: Join our federal markets team to learn about 2023 products and enhancements for Individual ACA and Medicare members. Information will apply to federal market members in the PA, DE, WV, and NY markets.
  Registration Link: Click for Individual ACA & Medicare – 2023 Product Overview
• Specialty Pharmacy Transition – Wednesday, September 7, 2022 @ 10:00 AM
  Description: Join our pharmacy team to learn about the specialty pharmacy transition to Accredo coming January 2023. Information will apply to ASO clients, individual and SG ACA, as well as SG grandmothered clients in PA, DE, and NY.
  Registration Link: Click for Specialty Pharmacy Transition
• Renewal Timelines & Expectations – Tuesday, September 7, 2022 @ 12:00 PM
  Description: Join members of our client management team to learn about renewal timelines and expectations to help prepare you for the upcoming business session! This webinar will be geared toward 51+ business in PA.
  Registration Link: Click for Renewal Timelines & Expectations

July 2022 Updates:

Highmark to provide guidance & support to customers in light of Roe v Wade legislature – updates to come.

• FAQ link here.

UnitedConcordia & Blue Edge Producer Incentive Program:

• Applies to UCD Direct & BED business
• Please note: Although UCD branded business is written outside of our GA channel, this incentive is also valid towards any Highmark Blue Edge Dental sales that are within our portfolio.
• 2022 Small Business Reward Program
• 2022 Large Business Reward Program

June 2022 Updates:

Click the links below to access Highmark WPA commonly used forms:

• Highmark Enrollment Form – New Participant or Waiver
• Highmark Change Form — Existing Member Changes or Terms

Click here to access a Highmark Portal Training Guide.

Behavioral Health with AHN & Highmark Webinar Recording available here.

Spring 2022 Updates Webinar Info

• Recording: Spring 2022 Webinar
• Slide Deck: Spring 2022 Updates

Marketing Materials

• Performance Blue – WPA
• MEG – WPA
• Well360 Diabetes – Member Flyer – WPA
• Kidney Care Management – WPA
• Behavioral Health – Client Brochure – WPA

Free Market Health – February 2022 Webinar

• Free Market Health Webinar Recording
• Free Market Health Slide Deck

Highmark to Expand Pharmacy Program CoPay Armor, Effective July 1, 2022 – for select eligible self-funded clients

Highmark to adhere to Transparency Mandates in 2022 – more info here.

May 2022 Updates:

View region-specific marketing landing pages or microsites:

• Central Pennsylvania
• Northeastern Pennsylvania
• Western Pennsylvania
• West Virginia

April 2022 Updates:

View Highmark Producer Refresher Recordings:

CLINICAL UPDATES WEBINAR RECORDINGAND SLIDE DECK

High Performance Networks Webinar Recording and Slide Deck (All Markets)

Well360 Core & Sharecare Webinar Recording and Slide Deck (All Markets)

Pharmacy Updates Webinar Recording and Slide Deck (All Markets)

Spending Accounts Webinar Recording and Slide Deck (Mid/Large Market)

Free Market Health Webinar Recording and Slide Deck (Large Market)

Well360 Enhancements Webinar Recording and Slide Deck (Large Market)

HM Life Stop Loss Webinar Recording and Slide Deck (Self-Funded)