Benefits 101
Jargon, Lingo, & Slang Oh My!
Know Thy Coverage
Who You Gonna Call?
Perks & Privileges
100

The three major insurance carriers offered in the BBSI Benefits Program for San Diego

Who is Aetna, Kaiser Permanente and MediExcel

100

The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act


What is COBRA

100

The fixed amount that you pay out-of-pocket for a specific medical service or prescription, usually at the time of the visit or purchase

What is a CoPay

100

Contact this person for benefit program sales, onboarding and compliance

Who is your Benefits Consultant

100

Aetna members enjoy Free or low-cost care at this retailer nationwide

What is CVS

200

To be eligible for BBSI benefits, a prospect must have this key requirement

What is 10+ Full-Time W2 Employees

200

This acronym refers to the period when employees can enroll or make changes to benefits


What is OE (Open Enrollment)

200

Health and Ancillary plans often cover 100% of these types of services

What are preventive services (cleanings, exams)

200

WSE enrollment, ongoing client service and administration are mainly the reasons you would contact this role

Who is your Benefits Specialist

200

Have your Enrollment Fee at the YMCA waived and 75% of your Sentri Pass Expense reimbursed with a Plan with this carrier

What is MediExcel

300

The Pricing of BBSI Plans which refers to a pricing method where a single rate is applied to a group of individuals, rather than calculating individual rates based on specific factors like age or health status

What are Composite Rates

300

This type of event allows employees to change benefit elections outside the Open Enrollment period

What is a QLE (Qualified Life Event)

300

This insurance pays a portion of income if you're out due to injury or illness

What is disability insurance

300

This resource will provide detailed information regarding client specific plans, costs and carrier information

What is the Benefits Plan Guide

300

Offering counseling, financial guidance, and other support, this workplace program helps employees manage personal or family challenges

What is an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

400

This is the payroll cycle when an employer is typically billed for health benefits

What is the First Payroll of the month
400

This three-letter acronym refers to using pre-tax dollars for medical or dependent care expenses

What is an FSA or HSA

400

An employee typically has this many days to make benefit changes after a QLE

What is 30 days

400

Employees navigate here to enable the benefit enrollment widget in the myBBSI portal

What is The Settings Dashboard

400

These accounts are deducted pre-tax, with the advantage of lowering taxable income and are primarily used for medical, dental, vision expenses

What are FSA and HSA accounts 

500

The 3 documents BBSI requires to receive a quote for a prospect that already maintains group health insurance

What is a Census, Summary of Benefits of Coverage, and Medical Invoice

500

Enacted in 2010, it aims to make health insurance more accessible and affordable, expand Medicaid, and support innovative medical care delivery methods to lower costs

What is ACA (Affordable Care Act or "Obamacare")

500

After you’ve met your deductible, this is when you and the insurance company each pay a percentage of the cost of your hospital service

What is Coinsurance

500

This section of Prism is where you check for an employee's benefits enrollment workflow


What is the Benefits Enrollment by Status in Prism

500

Members of Aetna plans enjoy this 24/7/365 service

What is CVS Virtual Care (Telehealth)

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