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Small Group Level Funded Plans

Blue Balance Funded for Groups 10-50

Our administrative and stop loss coverage suite of services includes consistent monthly payments and comprehensive reporting. Employers can save up to 25% on average vs a fully funded ACA plan.

Blue Balanced Funded Plans

Plan benefit design options are similar to those offered under a traditional, fully insured policy and are designed to be a solution for employers who require financial predictability and protection against high-cost claims.

Predictable Payments1

A monthly invoice includes the employer cost for claims funding, administrative fees and stop loss premiums. Employers manage all three with an online billing system.

Stop Loss Coverage

Stop loss insurance provides protection for covered claims costs resulting from individual and aggregate claims exceeding the predetermined stop loss levels. 

Analysis and Reporting

Transparent online analysis and reporting system for employers. With data, they track costs and trends, giving them opportunities to manage benefits better.

Possible Credit

After the yearly settlement, if the actual claims cost is less than the claims funding, your employer clients may be eligible for a credit toward future monthly payments.

Network Options

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Deductible Credits

Deductible credit is allowed when a new group account moves from another carrier to BCBSTX.

Deductible credit and out-of-pocket expenses are allowed when an existing BCBSTX group moves from Fully Insured to Blue Balance Funded.

Negotiable Commissions

Producers may request a commission rate different from our standard rate with a range from $20 to $80 in $5 increments. Once we confirm the commission rate, we provide you with an updated quote for your approval.

Included Products and Services

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Employee Assistance Program

Members have access to clinical therapy sessions; family, legal and financial counseling; and online guidance resources.

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Well onTarget

The Well onTarget program gives members tools and resources to help them make healthy choices and rewards them for their hard work.

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BlueCard Program

BlueCard links participating health care providers and the independent Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans across the country through a single electronic network.

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Mental Health Hub

Digital one-stop-shop for mental health resources, recommended solutions, and access to behavioral health providers.

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Pharmacy Benefit Management

Prime Therapeutics is our pharmacy benefit manager. Prime handles prescription claims, pre-approvals, drugstore networks, and drug lists.

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Virtual Visits by MDLIVE®

MDLIVE's doctors and therapists can treat many non-emergency issues. Plus, virtual care may cost less than going to an urgent care clinic or the emergency room

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Cancer Care Support Hub

A one-stop shop for cancer care navigation that houses their benefits, program details and reources.

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Blue PointsSM

Members making smart health choices can access incentive programs to promote wellness.

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Metabolic Health Management

Eligible members have access to a diabetes reversal program. The program improves blood sugar, safely reduces or eliminates medications and reverses type 2 diabetes — all offered as a covered benefit and at no cost.

Group Eligibility Frequently Asked Questions

 

1  The amount of the monthly payment may fluctuate depending on the number of enrolled employees. It is recalculated each year and is subject to change. Employers are solely responsible for taxes, fees, and obtaining and paying for their own accounting and legal services.

2  We reserve the right to revise or withdraw the proposal if any of the requirements are not satisfied.