This summer we will require users to authenticate their identity when logging in to Blue Access for Producers^SM (BAP) that goes beyond submitting a username and password.
 
Why it matters: Multifactor authentication is critical to securing data. With hackers finding new ways to steal health and financial information, it’s more important than ever to keep data protected.
 
What you can do now:

• Check out the FAQs and run through a checklist  to make sure you can access BAP tools after multifactor authentication is launched. Make changes to your profile now, not after launch.
• If you manage delegates, review their profiles today. Here’s what you need to know .
• If you are a producer and don’t use BAP, you should register . All you need to get started is your 9-digit producer ID number.

We’re working hard to protect customers’ sensitive and private information. Later this month, when you use your existing password to log in to Blue Access for Producers (BAP), you’ll see a new dialogue box asking you to:
 

• Re-enter your current password. Going forward, BAP will recognize the re-entered password, including any upper and lowercase letters and special characters
• Choose new challenge questions and answers

Who will see the security upgrade message? All users with an active BAP user ID and password will be asked to make the security upgrades. Employer groups will see a similar message in Blue Access for Employers^SM and will also be asked to upgrade their security settings.
 
Safeguarding your information remains a top priority. We are implementing several changes to strengthen security. More security enhancements are coming – as described in the multifactor authentication article above. Watch this newsletter for updates.
 
Need help? Call our Help Desk at 888-706-0583.

Take advantage of this opportunity: Help the large population of adults who need Medicare coverage – and earn a bonus for your efforts. You could make up to $175* per new policy sold through our Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan 2022-2023 Bonus Program.
 
What you could earn: The bonus program begins May 1, 2022, and runs through Jan. 31, 2023.

• Sell up to 19 new policies: your bonus per policy is $30 
• Sell up to 49 new policies: your bonus per policy is $75
• Sell up to 74 new policies: your bonus per policy is $125
• Sell 75+ new policies, your bonus per policy can be up to $175
• Maximum bonus payout for applicants aged 70-79 is $125
• *Maximum bonus payout for applicants aged 65-69 is $175

• No bonus for applicants age 80 and older
• The bonus is for new policies only; rewrites will not be counted. 
• You must sell a minimum of five new policies during the program period to qualify for the bonus.

We’ve made it even easier to earn a bonus this year, so get started now.