Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois

 

November 22, 2013

Legislative Update
Updated Guide to the Summary of Benefits and Coverage for Employers Now Available

Under the Affordable Care Act, all health insurers and group health plans are required to provide consumers with a Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC). The SBC is a summary of the benefits and health coverage offered by a particular plan. The SBC is intended to provide clear, consistent, easy-to-understand descriptions that may make it easier for people to understand their health insur­ance coverage and for consumers to shop for and compare insurance plans.

We have updated the Guide to the Summary of Benefits and Coverage for Employers to help answer questions regarding the SBC process.

This communication is intended for informational purposes only. It is not intended to provide, does not constitute, and cannot be relied upon as legal, tax or compliance advice. The information contained in this communication is subject to change based on future regulation and guidance.

 


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