REMINDER: New Small Group Submission Process Effective 3/1/11 - Oregon (2-50) and Clark County (1-50)
January 26, 2011
Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon’s new small group submission process will change for groups with effective dates of March 1, 2011 to ensure timely enrollment.
New group submissions on or after the 20th of the month will need to be submitted via spreadsheet enrollment. Paper enrollments will not be accepted. It also must include an email address for the group administrator so that a pre-welcome letter can be sent clearly outlining the expectations that member cards will not be ready on the 1st of the month. The letter also explains how the group and members can learn about their benefits before receiving their cards.
New Group Submission (2-50) – March 1, 2011 Effective Dates
Date All Completed Paperwork Received |
Approval Required |
Approver |
Enrollment Type Allowed |
1st – 19th of the month prior to the effective date |
No |
N/A |
Paper, Online Enrollment, Spreadsheet |
20th – 24th of the month prior to the effective date |
Yes |
Sales Executive |
Spreadsheet Only |
25th or After |
Yes |
Sales Executive/Management |
Spreadsheet Only |
- Groups of 1-4 (SGV groups) must be turned in no later than 5 business days prior to the effective date. No exceptions.
- RECEIVED DATE is based on when all completed paperwork was received, not based on the date partial paperwork was signed.
- Any new group received on the 20th or later must include an email address for the group administrator or owner so that the pre-welcome letter may be sent outlining the expectations that the member cards will not be ready on the 1st.
- No changes for 51+.
If you have any questions, please contact your Regence Sales Team.
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