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Premier Access Holds Rates for Small & Large Groups

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Premier is retaining rates in the immediate term. Rates for Employer Groups with Fewer than 500 Employees Premier Access will retain rates (no rate chang...

Anthem Blue Cross Extends COVID-19 SEP Through April 15

Anthem Blue Cross is extending the Special Enrollment Period (SEP) through April 15, 2020 for an April 1, 2020 effective date. The SEP is available to employees in fully insured small and large groups...

Anthem Introduces COVID-19 Resources for Consumers, Care Providers and Community Partners

Anthem Blue Cross has joined with Psych Hub, a free digital hub to help members with the stress resulting from COVID-19. This hub brings together a variety of resources to help members cope with socia...

Covered California for Small Business Makes It Easy to Get Required Docs for COVID-19 SBA Loans

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is providing disaster assistance loans for Small Businesses affected by COVID-19. Supporting documentation is required, which can include health benefit invoice...

Introducing LISI’s Partnership with ThinkHR

Thanks to our new partnership with ThinkHR, you can enhance your value to clients with a platform for HR guidance, time-saving checklists, forms, training, and access to live support from HR experts. ...

Get the Power of Choice with the VSP EasyOptions Vision Plan

VSP® EasyOptions is the industry’s first vision plan that lets employees and their family members choose from a variety of upgrades at the time of service. VSP members get access to care from great ey...

IRS Releases Guidance on FFCRA Tax Credit

The IRS has released guidance and sample forms related to the tax credit available to private employers with fewer than 500 employees who are required to provide Paid Sick Leave and Expanded FMLA leav...

Blue Shield of California Premium Payment Program

Blue Shield of California is supporting customers who have been impacted financially due to novel coronavirus (COVID-19. They are introducing flexible premium payment options to help ensure coverage t...

Health Net Makes SEP For Individual & Family Plans Available Through Covered California As Well As On Off-Exchange Plans

During this challenging time, Health Net wants to help individuals and families access the care they need. Covered California is offering a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) through June 30, 2020, to...

Oscar Helps Members Cope With COVID-19 Stress

Oscar Health is helping members cope with the stress and emotional impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in several ways: Virtual mental health visits – Doctor on Demand provides virtual therapy and o...

MetLife Holds Rates for Small Business Groups

MetLife recognizes the challenges that small businesses face as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Early next week, group customers with fewer than 500 lives will get a notification that MetLife will ...

Sutter Health Expands Network in Santa Cruz County

Effective April 1, 2020, Sutter Health Plus is expanding their network in Santa Cruz County to include primary care physicians with Dignity Health Medical Group-Dominican. The Sutter Health Plus n...

Kaiser Permanente® Releases COVID-19 FAQs

Kaiser Permanente® is offering comprehensive FAQs addressing COVID-19 questions related to small and large groups. The FAQs help brokers and employers navigate ways to keep health care coverage in pla...

Health Net Issues Initial Small Business Q3 Rate Release

Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, Health Net is offering Q3 tools and strategies to help small business brokers and their clients’ businesses stay strong and run smoothly. Q3 Initial Rates Release Heal...

Health Net Unveils Low-Cost Benefit Solution for Large Groups

Health Net is rolling out a low-cost benefit solution with relaxed underwriting guidelines. The exciting new Enhanced Choice Solutions underwriting program is already garnering a lot of attention beca...

Health Net Webinar: COVID-19 Employer Hot Topics

The Webinar features: An overview of the CARES Act: SBA loans for eligible employers, the forgiveness loan program, expanded unemployment benefits, and employer tax credits Managing employee...

UnitedHealthcare Rate Update Q3 2020

UnitedHealthcare has issued a rate pass on all HMO plans for Q3 2020. PPO plans will increase on average 0.7% compared to Q2 2020. Quoting is now available. Southern CA Nort...

Sutter Health Announces Temporary Site Closures With Increased Focus on Telehealth

Some Sutter Walk-In Care locations are temporarily closing for in-person visits to allow the staff to meet the demand for video visits. Redistributing staff to focus on video visits also helps maintai...

Kaiser Permanente® Waives Member Out-Of-Pocket Costs for COVID-19 Treatment

Kaiser Permanente® updated their National Benefit Policy Friday, April 1, 2020 to include waiving member out-of-pocket costs for treatment related to a positive COVID-19 diagnosis. Members who are...

Unum Webinars Feature Their Legal Team Giving FFCRA & Other COVID-19 Updates

Two webinars in April will feature Unum’s legal team reviewing the Emergency FMLA Expansion Act and the Emergency Federal Paid Sick Leave Act. They will focus on employer responsibilities and review t...

Blue Shield of California Waives Cost Share for COVID-19 Treatment

Blue Shield of California is taking additional steps to remove barriers and help members receive the health care they need during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, announcing they will cover member...