The Consolidated Appropriations Act

New consumer protections and other obligations included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) also known as the “No Surprises Act” will bring some changes. We want you to understand the steps we’re taking to protect you and your employees. While there is no action required by our fully-insured employer groups, we have provided the below information for your reference. The information provided is not all inclusive and not meant to provide detailed education on these topics or to be used as legal authority.

Please note that the information below pertains to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont fully-insured employer groups, Blue Edge groups, and Blue Edge Business groups. For Administrative Services Only (ASO) employer groups, please review our CAA communication that outlines the steps we're taking and the services we can provide to you.

Consumer Protections under the CAA

The CAA includes important consumer protections and we’ve outlined them below.

Need More Information?

Please contact your account manager or the consumer and business support services team at (800) 255-4550 with any questions about the steps we are taking and the services we can provide.

Notably, under this federal legislation, states are explicitly given enforcement authority over group health plan compliance of some CAA provisions, even though group health plans are typically primarily regulated by the U.S. Department of Labor.