Committed to Tennessee's Health Since 1945
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is the state's oldest and largest health insurer, covering over 3.5 million members. Their Medicare portfolio includes Medicare Advantage HMO and PPO plans, Medicare Supplement, and stand-alone Part D drug plans.
Service Area: Statewide Tennessee
States Served: TN
CMS Star Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
AM Best Rating: A+
Broker Support Line: 1-800-565-9140
Agent Portal: https://www.bcbst.com/producers
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee offers the following plan types for eligible Medicare beneficiaries and insurance consumers:
Independent agents must complete the required annual certification before selling BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee plans. AHIP certification is a prerequisite. Carrier-specific product certification is also required each plan year.
Certification Platform: Producers Portal
Annual certification via BCBST Producers Portal. AHIP required. Separate certification required for MA and MedSupp product lines.
Independent insurance agents looking to contract with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee can get started through Producers Arena. We provide contracting support, certification guidance, and ongoing agent resources for markets. Producers Arena works with both captive and independent agents to simplify the contracting and onboarding process.
Commission Notes: CMS maximum compensation for Medicare Advantage products. Medicare Supplement commissions are level-year paid.
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee supports multiple enrollment methods for licensed agents: