AGENT HEALTHCARE SOLUTION
AGENT HEALTHCARE SOLUTION
Agent Access
We would like to announce our updated Agent Healthcare solution called Agent Access. The program is administered by America’s Back Office (ABO) and provides Agents with access to exceptional benefits and support. The program brings Agents more value at lower costs.
UPGRADED AGENT HEALTHCARE SOLUTION
AGENT HEALTHCARE SOLUTION
Agent Access
We would like to announce our updated Agent Healthcare solution called Agent Access. The program is administered by America’s Back Office (ABO) and provides Agents with access to exceptional benefits and support. The program brings Agents more value at lower costs.
Plan Comparison
Blue Cross Blue Shield
and Blue Care Network
Integrated Dental and Vision plans with MetLife
Better Plans.More Options.
- Lower Deductible Options
- Lower Co-Insurance
- Out of Network benefits in California
- Lower Co-Insurance costs for out of network benefits
- Lower Out of Pocket Max
- Copay for ER visits
Enhanced Pharmacy Coverage
- Non-restricted and Expanded Drug Formulary
- Specialty Drug Coverage
- Lower Copays
Medical, Dental, and Vision
Enroll this month for coverage effective date the first of next month.
There are other costs associated with the Program. Please be sure to view the complete website and video content prior to enrolling in the program.
Who is Eligible?
All agent affiliates and their team members are eligible to participate in the program. All applicants must complete the enrollment steps and will have effective coverage the first day of the following month.
Optional Benefit Services & Products
- Multiple plan options to choose from, all utilizing one of the nation’s largest network
- 2 Dental Plans:
- $1,250 Max with Orthodontia
- $1,750 Max
- Provided on a guaranteed issue basis:
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
How Does an Applicant Apply to the Program?
STEP 1
ABO assists our Agents in understanding how the program functions, answer questions about the benefit components and direct the applicants to the enrollment portal on the ABO website.
STEP 2
A general program overview will be given, and benefit information provided. Once an applicant understands the program, they will be directed to the ABO website where they will be able to complete the enrollment. The ABO process will utilize a secure data collection tool and will include; an enrollment form and a program contract. The tool will alert, via automated e-mail, the successful completion of each step and a link to the next step in the process.
STEP 3
Once you have completed the enrollment steps, you will receive an email with an I-9 form and instructions to complete. This must be completed to finish your enrollment.
STEP 1
We have partnered with ABO to assist our Agents in understanding how the program functions, answer questions about the benefit components and direct the applicants to the enrollment portal on the ABO website.
STEP 2
A general program overview will be given, and benefit information provided. Once an applicant understands the program, they will be directed to the ABO website where they will be able to complete the enrollment.
The ABO process will utilize a secure data collection tool and will include; a program video (including a quiz that must be completed and passed), an enrollment form and a program contract. The tool will alert, via automated e-mail, the successful completion of each step and a link to the next step in the process.
STEP 3
Once you have completed the enrollment steps, you will receive an email with an I-9 form and instructions to complete. This must be completed to finish your enrollment.
How Does the Program Work?
In order to participate in this program, the Agent must become an employee of ABO.
Once the enrollment process is completed, the participating Agent will be required to run a minimum payroll monthly based on 30 hours per week (or 130 hours per month) at the mandated minimum wage in the area the Agent conducts business.
Each Agent will be required to run a monthly payroll.
Funds will be drawn from the ‘Agent’s account’ by ACH prior to the designated pay date and will include:
- payroll and all taxes associated
- the expense of the health and any ancillary benefit plans selected
- workers’ compensation insurance
- an $112.25 administrative fee for each enrolled member per month
Payroll must be processed in order for the Agent to participate in the benefits of the program
The payroll taxes will be paid to the correct taxing authorities each payroll.
The monthly net pay to each participant will be paid via a direct deposit to the bank account specified during the enrollment process. The monthly ‘net pay’ amount represents gross wages less all employee taxes and other expenses / deductions previously mentioned above.
ABO will initiate payroll processing for the first designated pay date after the completed enrollment. A detailed invoice will be sent to the Agent at least 5 business days prior to the date that the funds will be withdrawn. Payroll (including payroll‐taxes, benefit costs, workers’ compensation and administrative fees) will be withdrawn directly by ABO via ACH Debit from an account specified in advance by the participant.
You will be invoiced 5 days prior to pay date. Funds will be drawn from your bank account 3 days prior to the pay date. Click here to view the payroll schedule for payroll dates.
Additional Products& Services
Workers’ compensation insurance and any applicable state mandated disability will be provided in accordance with NCCI and state specific rates.
Additional Products& Services
- Compensation Strategies
- Human Resource Consulting
- Workers compensation insurance and any applicable state mandated disability will be provided in accordance with NCCI and state specific rates.
TAX & PAYROLL SERVICES
If you have questions regarding tax & payroll services, please contact your program team at (866) 226-7361. If you are a group with W-2 employees who require payroll processing ABO will establish this service when you are notified of your acceptance.
Get Started
Individual Agents
Medical Open Enrollment is in July for August start date.
Dental & Vision Open Enrollment is in July for August start date.
Still Have Questions?
FOR QUESTIONS REGARDING PROGRAM DETAILS, INCLUDING PAYROLL
8:00AM—5:00PM EST | MON—FRI
FOR ALL PROGRAM QUESTIONS, YOU CAN EMAIL INFO@ABOBENEFITS.COM