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Blue Shield of California and Cal-COBRA Enrollees with Subsidy

Blue Shield released a producer alert, “Blue Shield of California Summary of ARPA COBRA Provisions,” summarizing their stance on ARPA COBRA provisions. Below is a snippet verbatim on how they will adm...

Blue Shield of California and Cal-COBRA Enrollees with Subsidy

Blue Shield released a producer alert, “Blue Shield of California Summary of ARPA COBRA Provisions,” summarizing their stance on ARPA COBRA provisions. Below is a snippet verbatim on how they will adm...

CaliforniaChoice® Introduces New Health Plans and Networks in Q3

CaliforniaChoice® is diversifying their portfolio with the introduction of a new health plan, Cigna + Oscar. Cigna + Oscar’s LocalPlus network allows members to access reputable providers such as ...

CaliforniaChoice® Introduces New Health Plans and Networks in Q3

CaliforniaChoice® is diversifying their portfolio with the introduction of a new health plan, Cigna + Oscar. Cigna + Oscar’s LocalPlus network allows members to access reputable providers such as ...

How to Sell HDHPs

Employees often have a bias against high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) compared to more traditional health plans. There are ways to get past that bias and present plans effectively, according to...

Single-Payer Health Care and the Public Option

NAHU CEO Janet Trautwein, CEO was featured in a recent webinar by Insurance News Net where she described which public health care proposals are getting the most traction in Congress. Proposals inc...

Self Insured Plans Are On the Rise

Self-insured plans are getting more popular according to an annual report by the Department of Labor. The recently released report is based on Form 5500 filings for 2017 and 2018. During that peri...

UnitedHealthcare on COBRA and American Rescue Plan Act and Premium Tax Credits

On March 11, 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) was signed by President Biden and includes a provision for a COBRA continuation coverage premium subsidy of 100% for individuals and fami...

UnitedHealthcare on COBRA and American Rescue Plan Act and Premium Tax Credits

On March 11, 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) was signed by President Biden and includes a provision for a COBRA continuation coverage premium subsidy of 100% for individuals and fami...

Western Health Advantage Q3 Update

Western Health Advantage Q3 rates are now quoting and all plans and regions have received a rate pass. There are no plan changes. Contact your Amwins Connect Regional Sales Manager for more informa...

Western Health Advantage Q3 Update

Western Health Advantage Q3 rates are now quoting and all plans and regions have received a rate pass. There are no plan changes. Contact your Amwins Connect Regional Sales Manager for more informa...

Employer Mandate Collection Efforts for 2018

Many employers have recently received a Letter 226J from the IRS proposing that an employer shared responsibility payment (ESRP) is owed for the 2018 calendar year, which means the IRS has wrapped up ...

Covered California Small Business Q3 Update

Covered California for Small Business (CCSB) Q3 rates are now quoting. As always with CCSB, actual rate changes may vary greatly by plan and region. Selling in Q3 will be even easier with CCSB's ne...

Covered California Small Business Q3 Update

Covered California for Small Business (CCSB) Q3 rates are now quoting. As always with CCSB, actual rate changes may vary greatly by plan and region. Selling in Q3 will be even easier with CCSB's ne...

Webinar Replay: COBRA Subsidy & The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

As a follow-up to our recent Compliance Alert, our COBRA partner, Primepay, provided a closer look at the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA). We reviewed the impact on employers and offered guida...

Anthem Blue Cross of California Q3 Update

Anthem Blue Cross of California Q3 Update There are no plan changes. Anthem reports a low quarterly average increase of 1.0% for HMO plans and 0.8% for PPO plans. Their continued price advantage ...

Anthem Blue Cross of California Q3 Update

Anthem Blue Cross of California Q3 Update There are no plan changes. Anthem reports a low quarterly average increase of 1.0% for HMO plans and 0.8% for PPO plans. Their continued price advantage ...

Small Businesses Need Affordable Health Insurance Solutions

Many small businesses need solutions that would make it easier for them and their employees to afford and access health coverage, according to a report by the Small Business Majority and Families ...

IRS Suspends Requirement to Repay Excess Advance Payments of The 2020 Premium Tax Credit

Under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, taxpayers no longer have to increase their tax liability by their excess advance payments of the Premium Tax Credit for tax year 2020. A taxpayer's exce...

CoPower – Easy to Sell, Easy to Love

Brokers love selling ancillary benefits through CoPower because they can deliver choice, flexibility, and convenience to their clients. Through AMWINS Connect, CoPower comes with: A flat 10%...

CoPower – Easy to Sell, Easy to Love

Brokers love selling ancillary benefits through CoPower because they can deliver choice, flexibility, and convenience to their clients. Through AMWINS Connect, CoPower comes with: A flat 10%...