CaliforniaChoice offers several distinct advantages to both employers and employees in California. When compared to health coverage from a single health insurer, CaliforniaChoice makes it easier for employers to control their costs, while still giving employees more health care choices. Add in the access to our Smart Decision Technology tools, which help employees find the right plan, discounts from Cal Perks and other programs, and the new no late fee policy, and it is easy to see why small businesses across the state are choosing CaliforniaChoice.

Let’s look at each of these – and how they make CaliforniaChoice a good choice for you and your employees.

 

Employer Cost Control

With CaliforniaChoice, your insurance carrier does not dictate your cost – you do. You determine the amount you want to spend on employees’ health benefits. You can contribute a Fixed Percentage of 50% to 100% of the cost for a specific plan and/or benefit, or you can choose a Fixed Dollar Amount for each employee.

Your contribution applies toward the cost of whichever health plan and benefits your employees prefer. If an employee selects a plan that costs more than your contribution, he or she pays the difference. When you renew your coverage, you have the option to adjust your contribution up or down – giving you complete control over your benefits cost for another year.

 

Greater Employee Choice

With CaliforniaChoice, you and your employees choose from eight outstanding health plans across the state:

• Anthem Blue Cross
• Health Net
• Kaiser Permanente
• Oscar Health
• Sharp Health Plan
• Sutter Health Plus
• UnitedHealthcare
• Western Health Advantage

There are dozens of coverage choices available, including HMOs (Health Maintenance Organizations), PPOs (Preferred Provider Organizations), EPOs (Exclusive Provider Organizations), HSAs (Health Savings Account-qualified plans), and more.

Because we deliver access to so many health plans, we offer employees more doctors, specialists, and hospitals than any health program in the state. Another advantage is the variety of price points employees have when weighing their options.

You have the flexibility to give your employees coverage in a single metal tier, two metal tiers, or three metal tiers. The more metal tiers you select, the more price points from which your employees have to choose.

 

Smart Decision Technology

CaliforniaChoice makes it easier to find the right health care solution. We provide tools to help compare coverage and ensure the doctors and specialists you and your employees want are part of the plans you’re considering.

• Automated Choice Profiler: compare plans based on your current or anticipated health needs, including how often you visit the doctor, out-of-pocket costs, etc.
• Online Provider Search: find the doctors you want – and confirm they’re part of the provider network for your preferred plan
• Online Rx Search: see if the prescriptions you take are part of the plan you want before making your selection
• Online Enrollment: eliminates incomplete applications from employees and reduces your group’s overall processing time

 

Cal Perks Savings and Other Services

Beyond great health care, CaliforniaChoice includes valuable extras for you and your employees. The Cal Perks program is free and offers savings on movies, theme parks, hotels, and more. You can save on prescriptions, too, with the California Rx Card, which delivers discounts of up to 75% at 68,000 pharmacies nationwide – often reducing your cost to less than your Rx co-pay. The Business Solutions Suite includes savings on Vision, Dental, and Hearing services as well as COBRA billing services and no-cost setup for a Premium Only Plan.

 

Consolidated Billing – and No Late Fees

Whether you have a single employee or 100, you get a consolidated monthly bill for all of employees, regardless of which health plan and benefit type they select. If your payment is mailed late, don’t worry. CaliforniaChoice no longer charges a late fee. However, the company does give you the ability to manage your account easily online, including the option to sign up for Auto Pay.

 

Consult an Agent to Learn More

If you are interested in learning more about the advantages of CaliforniaChoice, or if you want to get a quote for your business, contact your employee benefits agent. If you do not already have an agent, we can help you find one.