05/13/2020
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05/13/2020
IRS Temporarily Increases Flexibility of Section 125 Cafeteria Plans
New IRS guidance makes temporary changes to section 125 cafeteria plans to provide tax relief and flexibility amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The IRS is extending the claims period for health flexible spe...
05/12/2020
LISI Carrier Calls Podcast Series Is Back on May 20, 2020
The LISI Carrier Calls Podcast series is taking a short break. We’ll be back on May 20 with a fresh line up illuminating conversations with our carrier partners. In the meantime, catch up on our back ...
05/11/2020
Principal Offers Premium Credit
Employers with fully insured dental policies from Principal will get a 10% premium credit for June to October 2020 based on the prior month's billed premium. These employers will be notified by email ...
05/11/2020
UnitedHealthcare COVID-19 Webinar on May 12
COVID-19 has created myriad headlines over the last 2 months, but much of the conversation has shifted toward strategies for employees returning to their worksites. That topic — as well as behavioral ...
05/11/2020
Kaiser Permanente® Webinar ̶ Healthy as a Business Strategy
In this Webinar, you’ll learn how brokers can show their value, differentiate themselves, and build customer loyalty by focusing on health as a business strategy. When Wednesday, May 27, 2020 ...
05/07/2020
UnitedHealthcare Offers Premium Rebates and New Cost-Sharing Waivers
UnitedHealthcare is providing $1.5 billion in direct financial relief for customers in response to COVID-19: Commercial Fully Insured Benefits: Depending on the plan, 5% to 20% credits will be ...
05/06/2020
UnitedHealthcare Announces Specialty Group Renewal Adjustments
UnitedHealthcare is making it easier for employers to retain dental, vision, life, and disability benefit offerings amid the COVID-10 pandemic. They’re providing renewal adjustments for customers rene...
05/06/2020
Anthem Blue Cross Offers “Drive for 25” Large Group Bonus Promo
You can earn a one-time bonus of $25 per member on any medical case written in Anthem Blue Cross’s pooled product offering ̶ effective July 1, 2020 to January 31, 2021. Earn an extra $5 for every HM...
05/04/2020
New COBRA Model Notices
On May 1, 2020, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued new COBRA model notices and corresponding frequently asked questions (FAQs) to better guide individuals who may be choosing between Medicare and CO...
05/01/2020
Blue Shield of California’s Premium Payment Plan is Extended for May
Blue Shield of California is continuing their Premium Payment Plan Program for the month of May. IFP members, MedSupp members, and Small Group customers who are delinquent in their May premium payment...
05/01/2020
UnitedHealthcare Webinar: Selling Virtually ̶ Adapting to Our New Environment
Learn the basics of virtual meeting platforms and how to have successful virtual meetings. Wednesday, May 6, 2020 10:00AM to 11:00AM Thursday, May 7, 2020 2:00PM to 3:00PM
04/27/2020
Webinar Playback: Introducing LISI’s Partnership with Humana
We recently hosted a Webinar announcing our new partnership with Humana. Learn how Humana’s affordable Group Dental, Vision, and Life plans provide key employee benefits while giving employers a low-c...
04/27/2020
MetLife to Refund 25% of Insured Dental PPO Premium
In response to COVID-19, MetLife will refund 25% of insured dental PPO premium to their customers for April and May. MetLife is also offering a COVID-19 update page for brokers. For more informatio...
04/27/2020
Principal’s Dedicated Site Helps Employers Navigate the CARES Act
Principal has a dedicated site with timely tools and resources to help employers understand and take advantage of aid made available by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. ...
04/24/2020
UnitedHealthcare COVID-19 Webinar
UnitedHealthcare's COVID-19 Webinar series resumes on April 28, 2020 featuring leaders from UnitedHealthcare’s Employer and Individual divisions. They will discuss the impact of the latest COVID-19 de...
04/24/2020
LISI’s Partnership with ThinkHR Webinar Playback
We recently hosted a Webinar announcing our new partnership with ThinkHR. In case you missed it, you can replay the webinar to learn how you can promote HR services to clients with an integrated email...
04/24/2020
Anthem Blue Cross Extends New Business Submission Deadlines in May and June
Anthem Blue Cross is extending new business submission deadlines for small group cases in May and June. Cases should be submitted through the Salesforce enrollment tool and must be clean with all requ...
04/24/2020
Anthem Blue Cross Small Group Specialty Announces a Rate Hold
Anthem Blue Cross changed their renewal strategy for small groups enrolled in ancillary lines of coverage. Small group specialty renewals from July 1, 2020 to September 1, 2020 will renew as-is with n...
04/22/2020
Blue Shield of California Q3 Updates Includes Adding Concierge to Tandem Plans
Blue Shield of California’s Q3 rates are available through your preferred quoting engine. There will be a third-quarter rate action of 0.9% for all PPO medical plans and 0.9% for all HMO medical plans...
04/22/2020
