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California AB 2843 and SB 729 effective July 1, 2025 - Updated Carrier Responses Chart

Both bills are effective July 1, 2025. The charts below provide carrier specific information as to how each will be communicating the requirements. AB 2843 Effective July 1, 2025Applies to individual...

Covered California Small Business Q4 2025 Update

Covered California for Small Business (CCSB) has announced their Q4 2025 update. RatesActual rate impact may vary by plan and regionPLAN TYPEAVERAGE STATEWIDE RATE CHANGEHMO - Full0.7%HMO - Limited2.8...

Health Net | Q4 2025 Small Group Update and Tools to Help You Win!

Health Net is excited to announce their Q4 rates, plan updates and are quote ready!Average state-wide rate action for Q4 2025HMO 3.5%PPO 3.4%*Average rate change across all regions, plans and metal ti...

UHC and the ACEC Life/Health Trust: 2025 Updates

Join UnitedHealthcare and the ACEC Life/Health Trust for a quick update about their 2025 plan enhancements!

HIPAA Privacy Rule to Support Reproductive Health Care - Vacated Nationwide

HIPAA Privacy Rule to Support Reproductive Health Care – Vacated Nationwide On June 18, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas vacated the majority of the 2024 HIPAA Privacy...

Compliance News Week Ending June 27, 2025

Compliance News Week Ending June 27, 2025In this ArticleInsurers' Pledge to Simplify Prior AuthorizationsFinal Rule - 2025 Marketplace Integrity and Affordability Insurers’ Pledge to Simplify Prior Au...

Sutter Health Plan Infertility and Fertility Services

California Senate Bill (SB) 729 expands coverage requirements for the diagnosis and treatment of infertility, and fertility services, to: Large group health plans – these plans must include coverage f...

CoPower Sales Tips | VSP Eyeconic

Do you know about Eyeconic? With Eyeconic®, VSP members can shop the latest designer glasses and name brand contacts online at eyeconic.com® with their VSP benefits:Shop the latest styles in glasses...

CoPower Sales Tips | Virtual Dentistry

Do you know about Delta Dental Virtual Dentistry?Delta Dental Virtual Dentistry (also known as teledentistry) is available for members that don’t have the ability to see the dentist in person. This te...

Webinar Replay: Compliance Webinar Series - Common Employer Questions

Compliance Webinar Series - Common Employer Questions Common Employer QuestionsThis webinar will address some of the most common benefit compliance questions asked by employers in 2025. The topics wil...

Webinar Replay: Compliance Webinar Series - Benefits for Owners

Benefits for Owners This webinar will review the Eligibility and Taxation of Benefits for Owners and Board Members. The video will start about 1 minute after you click on the link.Watch the video! W...

GeoBlue | Expat Travel Medical Plans Benefit Enhancements

GeoBlue is pleased to announce benefit enhancements for expat plans effective July 1, 2025.

Quick Hit Call: ACEC Life/Health Trust 2025 Updates

UnitedHealthcare's next Quick Hit call of the year will focus on the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Life/Health Trust, including 2025 updates.

Blue Shield | Member Outreach with Gift Card Incentives

Blue Shield is currently conducting an outreach campaign to promote preventive care and encourage members to utilize annual health assessments.

Health Net | New Large Group Participation Guidelines to Help Grow Your Business

Health Net has updated their Large Group Enhanced Choice portfolio participation guidelines to better support your business. Their defined contribution solution now offers more flexibility for:Midsize...

UnitedHealthcare Q4 2025 Update (California)

UnitedHealthcare has announced rate and underwriting updates for Q4 2025 in California.

Blue Shield | SB 729 Fertility Coverage - Compliance Date

On June 13, 2025, the California Legislature passed a budget bill that includes funding and placeholder language for a compliance date extension for SB 729, from July 1, 2025, to January 1, 2026.Blue ...

Anthem | Introduces the Bulk ID Card Feature with EmployerAccess

Anthem's latest EmployerAccess enhancement for groups with an effective date in July allows you and your clients to request and download ID cards in bulk.

MetLife Webinar | Benefits Bridge

Join MetLife's Benefits Bridge WebinarWhen: Thursday, June 26, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EStRegisterLearn more about how MetLife’s data connectivity with key technology providers adds ease and efficienc...

Compliance News Week Ending June 20, 2025

Compliance News Week Ending June 20, 2025In this ArticleFederal Court Cancels 2024 Reproductive Health Privacy RuleSupreme Court Upholds Transgender Minors' Benefit Banning Federal Court Cancels 2024 ...

Anthem | Help for Members Impacted by Santa Cruz County, Coastal Winter Storms

Anthem extends temporary changes to health plan benefits to provide relief and ensure healthcare access for members who are impacted by the December 2024 coastal storm in Santa Cruz County, California...