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Small Group New Business Deadlines

Reference the tables below to ensure your small group new business cases are submitted on time.

2024 Deadlines

1st of the Month Effective Dates

Carrier Oct Nov Dec
Aetna 10/3 11/4 12/4
Anthem Blue Cross 10/4 11/6 12/5
Beam 10/9 11/7 12/9
CaliforniaChoice 10/4 11/6 12/5
ChoiceBuilder 10/4 11/6 12/5
Covered CA for Small Business 10/4 11/6 12/5
DeltaCare USA 9/30 10/31 11/29
Delta Dental 10/3 11/4 12/4
Guardian 9/23 10/24 11/21
Health Net 10/3 11/4 12/4
Humana 10/3 11/4 12/4
Kaiser Permanente 10/4 11/6 12/5
MetLife (PPO only) 10/7 11/7 12/5
MetLife (DHMO only) 9/9 10/9 11/7
Principal 10/4 11/6 12/5
UnitedHealthcare 10/4 11/6 12/5
VSP 9/30 10/31 11/29

 

15th of the Month Effective Dates

Carrier Oct Nov Dec
Aetna 10/14 11/14 12/12
Anthem Blue Cross 10/10 11/11 12/11
Guardian (PPO only) 10/7 11/7 12/6
MetLife (PPO only) 10/21 11/21 12/19
Principal 10/21 11/21 12/19
UnitedHealthcare (PPO only) 10/21 11/21 12/19