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California’s Small Businesses are Most Concerned About Health Care Costs

Small employers say that the cost of health insurance is their most severe problem, according to a survey by NFIB. Health insurance costs for small firms have risen 43% nationwide in a decade, outpaci...

California’s Small Businesses are Most Concerned About Health Care Costs

Small employers say that the cost of health insurance is their most severe problem, according to a survey by NFIB. Health insurance costs for small firms have risen 43% nationwide in a decade, outpaci...

2021 Benefit Forecast for Large Employers

Important employee benefits trends are on the horizon for large employers in 2021 including expected increases in the cost of benefits, the exponential growth in telemedicine, and a growing focus on m...

Get Rewarded This Q4

We know that you’ll be going the extra mile for your clients during this busy fourth quarter. Exceeding expectations is what you do best. That’s why LISI is focused on bringing you all the tools you...

Top Ten Tips for Better Online Meetings

With these 10 tips you can drastically improve your online meetings: Always be visible (on camera) if others in the meeting are visible If you are not a speaker, focus on being a good listener...

ALE 2021 Affordability Percentage

In Revenue Procedure 2020-36, the IRS increased the affordability percentage from 9.78% to 9.83% for 2021. This percentage determines which applicable large employers may face penalties under §4980H(b...

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 ...