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Q4 2021
Happy Holidays From GeoBlue®
Last year we were dreaming of just being together. Now, when the time is right, we can let our dreams take us to wherever we want to go.
This year’s holiday message is inspired by the youngest members of our GeoBlue family – the children and loved ones of our own GeoBlue employees. They remind us that the world is meant to be explored, and that dreaming of far-off lands can only be replaced by experiencing their brilliance first-hand.
We are grateful for our employees who keep our members safe and comforted as they cross borders to bring their dreams to life. And we are grateful for you, our partners. We look forward to a world of possibilities in 2022 and beyond.
Happy Plan Year 2023
Get global ready for the new sales cycle
With a new RFP season upon us, now is a great time to refresh your RFP database. It’s important to ensure you have the most up-to-date responses when you receive questions about global capabilities in order to position GeoBlue’s differentiators against key competitors such as Cigna Global and Aetna International.
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 Download these essential assets to ensure your RFPs include references to GeoBlue’s global capabilities via Blue Cross Blue Shield Global® employer solutions.
- GeoBlue RFP guide: Ready-to-use responses for common RFP questions about global coverage and capabilities.
- Capabilities flyer: Can be used as a supplement to RFIs, RFPs and renewals to provide a high-level overview of GeoBlue’s capabilities for employers (2+ employees), under the Blue Cross Blue Shield Global product brand.
- Total Blue Solution flyer: Another flyer that can be used as a supplement to RFIs, RFPs and renewals. This flyer helps employer groups and domestic brokers/consultants appreciate the value of having both a Blue Cross Blue Shield domestic and international solution.
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What Do We Mean By a "Total Blue" Domestic and International Solution?
Why it matters and how you can use it to your advantage
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Here are the facts:
- Research tells us that 76% of decision makers prefer a domestic and international solution from the same carrier.1
- Domestically, Blue Cross Blue Shield has 42% market share for National Account employers, the highest among competitors as the primary (single) carrier offered to employer groups.2
- However, 54% of National Account employers offer Blue Cross Blue Shield alongside another carrier.3
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A “Total Blue” domestic and international solution means that your clients get the benefits of the domestic Blue Plan network inside the U.S. and GeoBlue’s expertise to ensure that members get hassle-free, quality care outside the U.S. Having a single carrier for both domestic and international coverage creates less administrative hassle and a better member experience.
With “slice business,” your clients could end up relying on their other carrier to provide their global healthcare coverage, opening the door for slice business to turn into full replacement domestically.
Sources: 1. Benenson Strategy Group, GeoBlue Research, 2018. 2. 2021 BCBSA B2B Quantitative Survey. 3. 2021 BCBSA B2B Quantitative Survey.
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 Educate yourself, your clients and broker partners
on the combined domestic and global power of
Blue Cross Blue Shield.
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Everything You Need To Educate Your Brokers and Consultants on the Value of Global Healthcare Coverage and GeoBlue
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Recent data shows that international air travel has rebounded to about 60% of pre-pandemic levels.4 That means your brokers and consultant partners may be curious about the opportunities they have to ensure that their clients have the proper coverage. The reality is that domestic health plans are not equipped, nor designed, to cover the needs of international travelers and international health coverage is a requirement to enter certain countries.
We have packaged everything you need to coordinate a webinar for your individual and group brokers and consultants, including copy to create an invitation and follow up communication. All you need to do is schedule the event, set up the webinar link and schedule a GeoBlue sales representative in your region to deliver the presentation.
Source: 4. www.bts.gov |
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Webinar Recap:
Worst-Case Scenarios, Best-Case Solutions: Coordinating Successful Medical Evacuations with Care
We recently hosted a webinar discussing how we play a direct role in all medical evacuations through our integrated medical assistance team. |
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Read a case study that became an international news story about how our team helped a COVID-19 plagued pilot achieve a happy ending. |
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Catch the Headlines: Be among the first to hear about news and issues impacting the globally mobile
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Grab a Seat: Register for upcoming events and webinars featuring relevant topics and industry experts
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Get to Know Us: Catch snippets of who we are and how we’re simplifying the international healthcare experience
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Blue Cross Blue Shield Global is a Brand owned by Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. GeoBlue is the trade name of Worldwide Insurance Services, LLC (Worldwide Services Insurance Agency, LLC in California and New York), an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association: made available in cooperation with Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies in select service areas. Coverage is provided under insurance policies underwritten by 4 Ever Life Insurance Company, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, NAIC #80985.
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