ACA Compliant Summary Plan Descriptions (SPDs)

Need to change your client’s plan year? Some carriers are allowing plan year changes to assist your clients to prepare for ACA. MBPA has complimentary ACA Compliant Summary Plan Description (SPD) services for members. All dues paying members can receive a complimentary SPD as part of their membership benefits with the MBPA. Many agents are telling us they need to update all of their clients’ SPDs to ensure they are in alignment with ACA changes. Please ensure all your health benefit clients have SPDs with the MBPA. The MBPA can handle all your clients’ needs at one time. For more information Email: lbennett@michbusiness.org or call 888-277-6464 with your SPD requests.

NOTE: Effective June 1st 2013 SPDs and Section 125s will only be available to members of the Association.

Advantages of the MBPA SPDs:

• The MBPA SPD is a comprehensive document that satisfies all Department of Labor (DOL) requirements for SPDs.
• You can choose between our easy to use online SPDs or have our team assist you for your specific needs.
• The MBPA SPDs includes all types of benefits including medical, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life/AD&D and freestanding Dental/Vision.
• MBPA attorneys frequently review the SPDs for changes in the law and compliance requirements.
• The MBPA can combine your SPD’s with your Summary of Benefits Coverage as an option. 

A Reminder: Outsource Your Blues Enrollment Changes to MBPA
As agents have more work and less time, they are relying more upon the MBPA service team for timely and accurate BCBSM/BCN enrollment changes. If you have not considered outsourcing your Blues enrollment changes to us, now is the time. The MBPA team has accurate and timely changes and personal service for you and your team members. To learn more email msnip@michbusiness.org or call Tina at 888-277-6464 with your enrollment needs.