1 - Do employers have to use a producer?

During the limited launch, employers were required to designate a producer. Currently employers are not required to designate a producer, however they are highly encouraged to do so.

2 - Which producers are eligible to quote business on Avenue H?

In order to quote business on Avenue H, producers must be licensed in Utah and appointed with all carriers participating on Avenue H. Refer to UCA 31A-30-209 for further details.

3 - How many carriers are participating in the defined contribution system?

Three medical carriers (Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield, SelectHealth, United Healthcare) are participating and two HSA vendors are participating.  We expect to see an increased number of participants as we progress.

4 - How many employer groups can Avenue H support?

There is no limit to the number of employer groups Avenue H can support.

5 - Which employer groups are eligible to participate in the defined contribution system? What group size will Avenue H accommodate?

Beginning January 1, 2011 employers in Utah with group size 2 to 50 are eligible to enroll in the defined contribution system.

6 - How do producers start the employer enrollment process?

The first step is for the employer to submit an Employer Application to Avenue H. Refer to "Enroll - Employer" section of this website for further details.

7 - Why is my name / agency not showing up on the employer registration page?

If your name or agency does not show up on the employer registration page then please verify that you are appointed with all carriers participating with Avenue H. If you need additional information about producer qualifications please contact the Utah Insurance Department. 

8 - What is the broker commission rate on the Exchange?

Brokers are paid $37 per employee per month.  The $37 is included in employee's monthly premiums.  This amount is disclosed on employer's invoice.

9 - Are there any additional admin fees charged to consumers?

A $6 administration fee is included in employee's monthly premium.  The entire $6 is provided to our vendors for supplying technology and product support.  This amount is disclosed on employer's invoice.

10 - What are the requirements for having a health insurance policy side-by-side comparison tool added to Avenue H?

• All applications (regardless of carrier) must be submitted to the carriers in an electronic format.
• You must provide a customer service number.
• You must provide detailed side by side plan comparison, including but not limited to premiums, co-payments, out of pocket maximum and detailed plan descriptions and benefits.
• Per statue (House Bill 188) show every  carrier's state-required "exchange plan".
• Per statute (House Bill 188) must display carrier quality measures side-by-side.
• You cannot collect contact information for the purpose of providing a quote.
• If you comparison solution meets these requirements then please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for further details.