Florida Blue Pulling Out of Florida?

[rwc_blp]

I know Florida Blue is testing a new version of plan under another name here in Pinellas Pasco called Alignment. The rumor I heard is that if it does well, the old Blue will be replaced. However, it is not doing all that well.... a lot of glitches.

 

[bluediamond]

And which plan would that be? The new one for 2017 that isn't out yet to even have a track record?

 

[FLM2]

And which plan would that be? The new one for 2017 that isn't out yet to even have a track record?

It appears they rolled it out last year: See Our Latest News And Announcements | Alignment Healthcare

It's a very limited network HMO plan, I doubt this can be expanded statewide

 

[wehotex]

In my opinion the CGA's for Florida Blue that I have delt with are the most dishonest people in this business.

What's a "CGA"?

 

[sman]

What's a "CGA"?

I'm not sure what the letters mean, but I believe in Florida there are a handful of these CGA's who are the only ones with whom you can contract to sell BC products.

 

[axeman462]

What's a "CGA"?

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[billyb]

The CGA(Contracted General Agent) holds the contract with Florida Blue. The CGA can appoint agents under him as independent contractors. All commissions are paid to the CGA. I have worked with 2 CGA's in the past at different times. After building a small book of business they terminated my contract and therefore continue to receive my renewals which were about $10,000 annually at the time. This has been several years back so I am not sure if things are done the same now.

 

[axeman462]

The CGA(Contracted General Agent) holds the contract with Florida Blue. The CGA can appoint agents under him as independent contractors. All commissions are paid to the CGA. I have worked with 2 CGA's in the past at different times. After building a small book of business they terminated my contract and therefore continue to receive my renewals which were about $10,000 annually at the time. This has been several years back so I am not sure if things are done the same now.

I have heard similar stories, which is why I never pursued indy contracts with them. I would love to be able to sell FL Blue, but have never heard good stories about with with indy agents

 

[Chazm]

I have heard similar stories, which is why I never pursued indy contracts with them. I would love to be able to sell FL Blue, but have never heard good stories about with with indy agents

But we aren't allowed to be Indy with them. I mean you can be Indy in a sense but you can't offer any other products. I let my contract cancel when they wanted me to sign a new contract a few years back.