CaliforniaChoice
Standard Broker Commissions
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Carrier Contacts & Renewal Services
Carrier Contacts
Broker Support
Phone:
800-558-8003
Broker Portal Access
Employee Add/Term/Change Form Submission
Employer Change Form Submission
Email:
gpc@choiceadmin.comInvoice Request
Carrier Appointment
Broker of Record Changes
Email:
Commissions@calchoice.comA wet signature is preferred; DocuSign is accepted.
Renewal Services
Contact Info
Phone:
800-558-8003
Due Date
CalChoice prefers renewal changes to be submitted 60 days prior to renewal month. Group changes will be accepted within the renewal month.
Renewal Portal
Services: Access renewal and obtain plan benefits.
Renewal Billing & Enrollment Issues
Phone:
800-558-8003
Guides & Resources
Small Group Enrollment Kit
Find everything you need to enroll with confidence. Our Carrier Enrollment Kits include the most up-to-date forms, applications, and brochures for each health plan we represent.
Organized by carrier and region, these kits make it easy for you and your clients to get started quickly and accurately.
Summary of Benefits & Coverage
Summary of Benefits & Coverage provides a centralized location to view and download standardized summaries for each carrier and plan.
These documents help your clients make informed decisions by clearly outlining coverage details, cost-sharing, and what to expect from their plan.
Provider & Rx Search
Help clients find their doctors and medications with ease. Our Provider & Rx Search gives you direct access to each carrier’s search portal, so you can quickly verify doctors, specialists, hospitals, and covered prescriptions.
New Hire Rating Rules
New Hire rates will be based on the member’s age at the member’s enrollment date.
Newborn Coverage
What is the effective date of coverage for a newborn, and how are premiums requested?
If a newborn’s date of birth (DOB) is on or before the 15th of the month, dependent coverage will be retroactive to the 1st of that month, and a full month’s premium will be billed. If the DOB is after the 15th of the month, coverage will begin on the 1st of the following month.
Is there an additional cost for covering the newborn during the first 30 days?
No.
Does this apply to both the mother and the father?
Yes.
ID Cards
Member App for downloading ID cards
Depends on the carrier – See carrier specifics
Prior Carrier Deductible Credit
Prior Carrier Deductible Credit eligibility and requirements are determined by the selected participating health plan.
Deductible and out-of-pocket maximum carryover rules vary by carrier. Refer to the selected health plan’s Evidence of Coverage (EOC) or Certificate of Insurance (COI).
Contact the participating health plan directly for any required forms and submission instructions.
Medicare Part D Creditable Coverage (2026)
Non-Creditable plans:
- Sharp Health Plan: Performance Bronze HMO B
Page Last Updated: July 15, 2026