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2022 Product Update: Calm® App And Blue Simplicity

Great news! The Calm® App now has full contract finalization and New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) approval.

Additionally, DFS has approved Blue Simplicity for fully insured large groups with effective dates of 1/1/22 and later.

Calm® App Finalized with DFS Approval
The Calm app now has full contract finalization and New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) approval. Effective Jan 1, 2022, a 12-month premium subscription to the Calm app is now an embedded benefit in all Fully Insured Large Group plans and available to Self-Funded and Minimum Premium Groups as a buy-up. The Calm app is a digital experience to help members build resilience through better sleep, mindfulness, and meditation. Please contact your account consultant for more information. Remember, a Calm app product training video is also available in the ExcellusForBusiness.com/SalesHub.

Blue Simplicity Approved for Large Group
The New York State Department of Financial Services has approved Blue Simplicity for Fully Insured Groups with effective dates 1/1/22 and later. Blue Simplicity plans offer employers an innovative, budget-friendly copay option while giving employees and easy-to-understand plan with predictable health care costs. Visit Blue on Demand or the Sales Hub or contact your account consultant to learn more.
 

Calm App - Group Flyer (PDF)

Calm App - Member Flyer (PDF)

 

 
 
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