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What is Zorro’s smart plan selection platform?

Updated over 6 months ago

What is Zorro?

Zorro partners with your employer to provide personalized medical insurance through our benefits platform. We help you:

  • Navigate plan selection with ease

  • Find coverage that fits your specific needs

  • Handle all payment processing

  • View all available insurance options in your area

  • Use smart AI technology to recommend the best matches

  • Access licensed enrollment specialists for personalized guidance

How Zorro's Smart Technology Works

Our platform uses artificial intelligence to personalize your plan search. The system analyzes multiple factors to identify the most suitable plans from all available options:

  • Your current doctors

  • Your medications

  • Expected costs

  • Your personal preferences


Getting Started

Step 1: Log In and View Your Allowance

When you first log into Zorro, you'll immediately see your monthly allowance amount displayed on your dashboard. This is the amount your employer provides to help cover your health insurance premiums.

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Step 2: Get Help from an Enrollment Specialist (Optional)

If you'd like personalized assistance before starting your search:

  1. Click "View instructions" from your main dashboard

  2. Schedule a 30-minute consultation with a licensed insurance specialist

  3. Get expert guidance through the entire selection process

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Step 3: Start Shopping for Plans

Click "Get Started" to begin shopping for your health insurance plan.

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Completing Your Profile

1. Household Information

The platform pre-populates some information from your employer:

  • Name

  • Date of birth

  • Address

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You'll need to add:

  • Social Security number

  • Citizenship status

  • Marital status

  • Any other required fields

  • Spouse and dependent information (if applicable)

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2. Selecting Your Expected Level of Care

Choose the healthcare usage level that best describes your needs. This helps our AI identify suitable plans for you:

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Essential

  • Annual physical check-up

  • Routine care only

Moderate

  • Occasional doctor visits

  • Minor procedures

Above Average

  • Regular specialist visits

  • More frequent medical needs

Extensive

  • Chronic conditions

  • Frequent medical care needed

Important: These selections guide our recommendations but don't limit your actual healthcare usage.

3. Adding Your Doctors and Medications

Doctors

  • Enter your current doctors

  • The system automatically geo-locates doctors based on your address

  • Include all specialists you see regularly

Medications

  • Enter all current medications

  • Include both brand names and generic names

    • Example: Enter both "Ozempic" and "semaglutide"

    • Plans may cover one version but not the other

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4. Setting Your Preferences

You'll be asked what factors are most important when choosing your medical plan:

  1. Select up to three of the following factors:

    • Keeping your current doctors

    • Ensuring your medications are covered

    • Having specialist access without referrals

    • Low deductible

    • Low out-of-pocket costs

  2. Arrange your selections by order of importance (highest to lowest priority)

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This information helps our AI identify your best match plan.


Understanding Your Plan Options

Plan Information Display

Each plan shows key information:

  • Monthly premium

  • Your cost after employer allowance

  • Annual deductible

  • Out-of-pocket maximum

  • Doctor coverage status

  • Medication coverage status

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Three Viewing Options

  1. Best Match: Highlights the single plan optimized for your stated priorities

  2. All-In Cost Plans: Sorts all plans by their total expected costs

  3. All Plans: Shows the complete list of every available plan

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Using Filters

You can filter plans by:

  • Insurance carrier

  • Metal tier (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum)

  • Network type

  • HSA eligibility

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AI Assistant

An AI assistant is available throughout your plan selection process to answer any questions you may have. Simply click on the assistant icon to get help.

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Selecting and Confirming Your Plan

1. Important Verification Step

Always verify doctor acceptance: Even if a plan shows your doctor is covered, we recommend:

  • Call your doctor's office directly (not the insurance carrier)

  • Ask specifically about the individual plan you're considering

  • Don't just ask about the carrier - confirm the specific plan name

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2. Making Your Selection

  1. Click the radio button in the top right corner of your chosen plan

  2. Click "Confirm" to proceed

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3. Review Your Plan Summary

Carefully review all details including:

  • Who is covered (you, spouse, dependents)

  • Your monthly contribution amount

  • Coverage effective dates

  • Other plan specifics

Once reviewed, click "Submit"

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4. Final Confirmation

  1. Enter your full name

  2. Review and agree to the medical elections consent

  3. Click to finalize your submission

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Medicare Users

If You're Medicare Eligible

When you attempt to select a plan on Zorro, you'll be presented with a special Medicare screen.

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First-Time Medicare Enrollment

If you're enrolling in Medicare for the first time:

  1. Click "I need help selecting a Medicare plan"

  2. Connect with our Medicare specialists

  3. Important payment note:

    • You must use your personal credit card (not Zorro Pay cards)

    • Upload your plan's premium documentation

    • Receive reimbursement directly through payroll

Already Have Medicare?

Simply upload your current Medicare plan documentation to receive reimbursement.


After You Submit

Once you've submitted your plan selection:

  • You'll receive a confirmation email

  • Zorro handles the enrollment process with the carrier

  • Watch for any additional emails requiring action

  • Your coverage will begin on the date specified in your plan summary

Need Help?

Contact Zorro support at: [email protected]

We're here to help ensure you find the coverage that best fits your needs. Happy shopping!

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