Many workers travel throughout our state as regular seasonal employees of various farming operations. Blue Cross of California is the first to give small group employers in agricultural industries an opportunity to offer coverage to their seasonal workers.

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This innovation helps employers in selected SIC codes to:
• Do something good for their seasonal workers
• Take advantage of business tax savings
• Be part of the solution for our state’s uninsured population

What You Need to Know:
• Available October 1, 2004
• For new groups as well as existing groups on their anniversary renewals
• For qualified groups in these agricultural SIC codes only:
Crops (0111-0191) - Livestock (0211-0291) - Support and Management (0711-0762)
• Current group participation and eligibility requirements apply
• Must have zero-month probation period

What Employers Need to Do:
• Write in the company’s SIC code in the Employer Information section of the Employer Application (#5773).
• Complete the Conditions of Enrollment form (#10080).This new form is available on the Agent Web site or
through Supply.
• When seasonal workers arrive, make sure they fill out the Employee Application (#3345) and write the word “Seasonal” in the box where it says “Occupation/Job Title.”
• When seasonal workers leave, immediately fill out the Information Change Form (#5063) and mail or fax to Blue Cross.

Blue Cross understands the unique needs of California employers, and are pleased to reach even more small businesses with this flexible coverage option. For more information about this or any other health insurance plan, call 888-285-6334