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How Employers Should Handle MLR Rebates

It’s that time of year again. Employers who sponsor a fully insured group health plan may be receiving a Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) rebate from their insurers. Self-insured medical benefit plans are not...

LISI Marketing Director to Address BenefitsPRO Virtual Broker Expo

Jeff Grocky, Director of LISI’s award-winning marketing team will be speaking at the BenefitsPRO Virtual Broker Expo. Don’t miss his session on Wednesday, August 19, 2020, 12:15PM to 1:00PM: Evolving ...

Attorney General Opposes IRS Proposed Rule on Healthcare Sharing Ministries

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra is opposing a proposed IRS rule that seeks to treat payments made to healthcare sharing ministries (HSMs) as deductible medical expenses. He leads a coalitio...

California Ruling Could Mean Expanded Benefits for Gig Workers

California Superior Court Judge Ethan Schulman recently ordered Uber and Lyft to reclassify their workers from independent contractors to employees with benefits. If the order survives the appeals pro...

California Ruling Could Mean Expanded Benefits for Gig Workers

California Superior Court Judge Ethan Schulman recently ordered Uber and Lyft to reclassify their workers from independent contractors to employees with benefits. If the order survives the appeals pro...

Mental Health Parity Bill Passes Assembly Health Committee

A Mental Health Parity bill (SB 855) passed the Assembly Health Committee. It would require insurance companies to cover all medically necessary mental health care including early intervention and sub...

Webinar: Kaiser Permanente® Broker Market Update

Small group brokers, don’t miss this year’s Kaiser Permanente® Broker Market Update. The theme is “Finding Opportunity in Change.” You’ll get the latest insights on the small group market as well as t...

Webinar: Kaiser Permanente® Broker Market Update

Small group brokers, don’t miss this year’s Kaiser Permanente® Broker Market Update. The theme is “Finding Opportunity in Change.” You’ll get the latest insights on the small group market as well as t...

The Anthem Blue Cross Alexa Skill Helps Employees Navigate Their Health Plans

Understanding health plan benefits can be hard for anyone who’s not a benefits expert, which is where the Anthem Blue Cross Alexa Skill comes in. Employees simply say, “Alexa, ask Anthem” to get quic...

The Anthem Blue Cross Alexa Skill Helps Employees Navigate Their Health Plans

Understanding health plan benefits can be hard for anyone who’s not a benefits expert, which is where the Anthem Blue Cross Alexa Skill comes in. Employees simply say, “Alexa, ask Anthem” to get quic...

Oscar Q4 Update

Oscar's Q4 rates are approved and quoting. Their EPO plans have an average increase of 5.3% while their HSA plans have an average increase of 5.9%. Oscar Health is continuing relaxed underwriting gui...

Oscar Q4 Update

Oscar's Q4 rates are approved and quoting. Their EPO plans have an average increase of 5.3% while their HSA plans have an average increase of 5.9%. Oscar Health is continuing relaxed underwriting gui...

Blue Shield Relaxed Participation Requirements for Small Business Extends to January 31, 2021

Relaxed Participation Promo Blue Shield of California is relaxing underwriting participation requirements for groups with five or more enrolled employees to just 25% for their medical, dental, visio...

Blue Shield Relaxed Participation Requirements for Small Business Extends to January 31, 2021

Relaxed Participation Promo Blue Shield of California is relaxing underwriting participation requirements for groups with five or more enrolled employees to just 25% for their medical, dental, visio...

Sell More, Earn More with Blue Shield of California’s Medical Incentive Program Bonus

Blue Shield of California is making it easier for you to earn more when you sell their small business medical products. No complicated tiers or calculations are required. You Can Earn ...

Sell More, Earn More with Blue Shield of California’s Medical Incentive Program Bonus

Blue Shield of California is making it easier for you to earn more when you sell their small business medical products. No complicated tiers or calculations are required. You Can Earn ...

FAQs on Jumpstart Earthquake Coverage

We have had an overwhelming response from brokers who want to learn more about offering affordable earthquake coverage as an employee benefit. Below are some FAQs about Jumpstart: What are the aver...

Anthem Blue Cross Introduces Flexibility Promo

Small-group employers need options for flexible and affordable coverage now more than ever. Anthem Blue Cross of California is offering a promotion for multiple network offerings for new sales with ef...

Anthem Blue Cross Introduces Flexibility Promo

Small-group employers need options for flexible and affordable coverage now more than ever. Anthem Blue Cross of California is offering a promotion for multiple network offerings for new sales with ef...

Get the Inside Scoop on Your Clients & Prospects with Social Listening

While many businesses have closed their physical doors to the public, social media doors remain open. With social listening, you can track the reputation of your agency, stay ahead of trends, and anti...

Anthem Issues MLR Checks to Small Groups in August

Anthem Blue Cross will issue Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) rebate checks to small group market employers in August. Under the ACA’s MLR provision, health insurance companies must spend at least 80% of the ...