Excellus BlueCross BlueShield HMO plans have once again earned 5 out of 5 stars from Medicare for 2023. What does that mean for you? It’s an opportunity to sell some of the region’s highest-rated Medicare plans outside of AEP – and a win for clients looking to move into a higher quality plan right now.
Your clients can use the 5-Star Special Enrollment Period to make a one-time switch into one of our 5-star rated HMO plans now through November 30, 2023. Below are some resources to outline what you and your clients need to know about the 5-Star SEP. Log into the Medicare Sales Hub to access them or download below.
5-Star SEP Resource For Brokers (PDF)
5-Star SEP Resource For Clients (PDF)
Please note: PPO plans are rated 4 out of 5 stars for 2023 and do not qualify for the 5 Star SEP.
Members have a new option for paying their Medicare Direct Pay and Medicare Supplement premiums. They can now pay over the phone by calling 1-877-883-9577 (TTY 711). Representatives are available 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday – Friday.
Upon calling, members will be prompted to enter the last 4 digits of their member ID and their date of birth. Members can pay their current or past due balance, as well as future balances.
Forms of payment accepted:
*American Express cards are NOT accepted for payment.
Learn more about Medicare member bill pay options or download the "Easy Ways To Pay Your Bill" (PDF) to share with your clients.
Learn More About Bill Pay Options
Easy Ways To Pay Your Bill (PDF)
Check out the latest edition of Excellus' quarterly Medicare Member Newsletter. Feel free to share with your Excellus BCBS clients and prospects.
The Spring edition covers topics such as:
Read The Spring Member Newsletter (PDF)
With spring events ramping up for many of our broker partners, we thought it was a good time to review best practices for educational and sales events.
For Educational Events You may:
You may not:
There are different rules for Medicare Sales Events. Excellus has outlined best practices in the attachment below.
Medicare Sales Event Resource (PDF)
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