05/01/2019
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05/01/2019
Sharp Health Plan Announces Q3 2019 Rate Update
Sharp Health Plan has announced their Q3 2019 rate update. All HMO plans will increase by 1.8%. There are no plan changes with this increase. Expect quoting to be available in the next week. In add...
05/01/2019
Utilization Reward Programs Gain Ground as a Cost-Saving Strategy
Employers are increasingly turning to financial reward programs that encourage the choice of lower-cost providers, according to Christopher Whaley, lead author of a recent study by RAND Corporation. “...
05/01/2019
Anthem Blue Cross and LISI: A Longstanding Partnership
When it comes to quick turnarounds and ease of administration, LISI has you covered for your Anthem Blue Cross business. As an Anthem GA partner for over 30 years, brokers across the state count on ou...
05/01/2019
Blue Shield of California Issues Q3 Update
Blue Shield of California reports a statewide average rate action of 3.3% for PPOs and 3.8% for HMOs for Q3 2019. To comply with California regulations, Blue Shield updated some of their off-exchange ...
04/30/2019
Health Net Q3 2019 Update
Health Net Q3 2019 plans are available to quote. There are no new plans, terminated plans, or benefit changes. Health Net’s statewide average Q3 rate changes are: -2.8% decrease for full HMOs ...
04/30/2019
Successful Leaders Ask Why
by Ken Doyle When we think about leaders, we instantly gravitate toward those individuals that stand out in our mind as inspirational. This could be for any number of reasons to you personally, how...
04/30/2019
UnitedHealthcare Small Business Roadshow Events
oin UnitedHealthcare to learn more about exciting new plans and programs to gain insights for success. Experience the UnitedHealthcare Motion Program, first-hand — a personalized wellness program that...
04/30/2019
Breakfast and Learn with St. Joseph Hospital and Blue Shield of California
Mark your calendar for an exclusive breakfast with St. Joseph Hospital and Blue Shield of California leaders. Learn about current issues including provider access and St. Joseph Hospital’s clinical de...
04/27/2019
Premium Only Plans – Small Expense, Big Benefits
by Tiffany Gorrell Taxes. Did that word give you a little shudder? Maybe you cringed a little when you read it. The word on its own tends to bring about a strong, visceral reaction in most people. ...
04/24/2019
TASC Hosts Compliance Webinar Series: April to June 2019
TASC invites you and your clients to join their complimentary series of compliance webinars from April through June. Attendees belonging to SHRM are eligible for CE credits for eligible classes. Ple...
03/21/2019
Cross-selling Ancillary Products
We find that the focus tends to shift toward new business growth in early spring, because this is a calmer time of year for many brokers. This is the perfect opportunity to explore ways to enrich the...
03/19/2019
Anthem Blue Cross and Sutter Health Reach an Agreement
Anthem Blue Cross and Sutter Health System had been engaged in contract negotiations for several months. Although the termination date for commercial business was December 31, 2018, Anthem honored a t...
03/18/2019
The Most Popular Ways to Control Health Care Costs
Employers are using creative ways to control health care costs, according to a survey by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEB) "Telemedicine stands out as the fastest growing h...
03/15/2019
Anthem Blue Cross Members Can Choose Video Visits With LiveHealth Online
Effective January 2019, the first three LiveHealth Online visits are free for PPO and HMO members, but not for PPO HSA members. Anthem Blue Cross offers LiveHealth Online to all members. Patients can ...
03/14/2019
Blue Shield of California Extends Relaxed Participation Requirements
Blue Shield of California is relaxing underwriting participation requirements to June 1 for groups with five or more enrolled employees to just 25% for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plan...
03/13/2019
Anthem Blue Cross Renews Agreements with Scripps Health
Anthem Blue Cross renewed their agreements with Scripps Health in San Diego County. The fully executed agreements are retroactive effective January 1, 2019. Scripps Health includes the following hosp...
03/13/2019
UnitedHealthcare Eases Start-up Group Guidelines
Starting with April 1, 2019 new business, UnitedHealthcare will accept start up groups with only two weeks of payroll (previously six weeks)! Payroll must be included with the submission. Don’t forget...
03/12/2019
MediExcel Issues Rating Change
Effective April 1, 2019, MediExcel will calculate employees' ages as of the group’s agreement date. New hires will be rated based on the group’s contract date. Previously, MediExcel calculated employe...
03/06/2019
Sutter Health Plus Annual Training Requirement for Contracted Agents
Sutter Health Plus requires contracted broker agents and producers to complete Fraud, Waste and Abuse, and General Compliance Training annually. Please complete this Compliance Training and return a s...
03/06/2019
