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Employers Struggle to Communicate the Benefits of HSAs

More than half of employers now position the Health Savings Account (HSA) as a retirement savings vehicle, according to a survey by the Plan Sponsor Council of America. However, employers struggle to ...

COVID-19 Has Already Cost California Insurers Billions

California insurers are bearing billions of dollars in unexpected costs for COVID-19 testing and treatment, according to a study by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, School of Pub...

Anthem Blue Cross Offers 7% Commission to All Agents in December

Anthem Blue Cross is offering a 7% commission to all agents who submit new business with 10+ enrolled employees in December 2020 (December 1, 2020 and December 15, 2020 effective dates). Ask you...

Anthem Blue Cross Offers 7% Commission to All Agents in December

Anthem Blue Cross is offering a 7% commission to all agents who submit new business with 10+ enrolled employees in December 2020 (December 1, 2020 and December 15, 2020 effective dates). Ask you...

Anthem Blue Cross of California Offers a Premium Holiday for New Small Group Dental Business

Anthem Blue Cross of California is offering a dental premium promotion to new small group dental sales with effective dates of October 2020 through January 2021. Small Groups will receive a one-mo...

Anthem Blue Cross of California Offers a Premium Holiday for New Small Group Dental Business

Anthem Blue Cross of California is offering a dental premium promotion to new small group dental sales with effective dates of October 2020 through January 2021. Small Groups will receive a one-mo...

DOI Launches Remote Licensing Exams

The number of insurance licensing exams has dropped significantly since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Testing interruptions, social distancing requirements, and other COVID-19 related disruption...

Sutter Health Plus Q4 Small Group Rates and Open Enrollment

Sutter Health Plus continues to be competitive and will utilize January 1, 2020 filed rates for plans effective October through December 2020. They also just released new videos to help make your open...

Sutter Health Plus Q4 Small Group Rates and Open Enrollment

Sutter Health Plus continues to be competitive and will utilize January 1, 2020 filed rates for plans effective October through December 2020. They also just released new videos to help make your open...

CaliforniaChoice® Introduces Total Choice With Access to All ACA Metal Tiers

Effective December 1, 2020, new and renewing groups have even more choices for health insurance coverage with CaliforniaChoice®. CaliforniaChoice is adding Total Choice, which gives employees access...

CaliforniaChoice® Introduces Total Choice With Access to All ACA Metal Tiers

Effective December 1, 2020, new and renewing groups have even more choices for health insurance coverage with CaliforniaChoice®. CaliforniaChoice is adding Total Choice, which gives employees access...

Unum Digital Experience Seminar

Join us to discuss how UNUM’s digital transformation can help you and your clients onboard and administer benefits during these uncertain times. Key Speakers from Unum Ray Russell, Director ...

California Wildfire Resources

In response to the Northern California wildfires, we’ve compiled essential resources to share with employer groups and friends. Below are helpful links offering guidance and resources for all of us. ...

California Wildfire Resources

In response to the Northern California wildfires, we’ve compiled essential resources to share with employer groups and friends. Below are helpful links offering guidance and resources for all of us. ...

UnitedHealthcare Supports Those Affected by California Wildfires

Members of UnitedHealthcare’s fully insured health plans who been affected by the California Wildfires are getting additional support through September 2, 2020: Access to Care: Members who may h...

UnitedHealthcare Supports Those Affected by California Wildfires

Members of UnitedHealthcare’s fully insured health plans who been affected by the California Wildfires are getting additional support through September 2, 2020: Access to Care: Members who may h...

Covered California: Moving Ahead in Uncertainty in 2021 and Beyond

The COVID-19 pandemic has turned our world upside down. Join us to learn what’s ahead for open enrollment. Find out which trends and changes may stay with us. Featuring Peter V. Lee, Executive Dir...

Covered California: Moving Ahead in Uncertainty in 2021 and Beyond

The COVID-19 pandemic has turned our world upside down. Join us to learn what’s ahead for open enrollment. Find out which trends and changes may stay with us. Featuring Peter V. Lee, Executive Dir...

IRS Issues Draft ACA Form

In July 2020, the IRS announced an early draft of tax forms for 1094-C and 1095-C ACA filings. While not ready for use, employers should note a few updates to 1095-Cs and prepare for potential changes...

Aetna Small Group Underwriting Updates for August 2020

Effective immediately, Aetna has made the following changes to the California small group underwriting guidelines. QWTS For Groups With 6+ Enrolling Aetna will now request a copy of the current ...

Aetna Small Group Underwriting Updates for August 2020

Effective immediately, Aetna has made the following changes to the California small group underwriting guidelines. QWTS For Groups With 6+ Enrolling Aetna will now request a copy of the current ...