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IRS Announces More 2025 Inflation-Adjusted Amounts

IRS Announces More 2025 Inflation-Adjusted Amounts Text of IRS Rev. Proc. 2024-40 Employee Health Insurance Expense of Small Employers (Section 2.10 in Text)For taxable years beginning in 2025, the d...

California To Require Insurers and Group Health Plans To Cover IVF - Updated

California To Require Insurers to Cover IVF Updated October 22, 2024 Sacramento, California – Governor Gavin Newsom announced on September 29th that he has signed SB 729 by Senator Caroline Menjivar (...

Federal Agencies Proposed Regulations - Enhancing Coverage of Preventive Services Under the ACA

Federal Agencies Proposed Regulations - Enhancing Coverage of Preventive Services Under the ACAThe Biden administration is proposing a rule that would expand access to contraceptive products, includin...

Health Net Business Boosters Series | Navigating Self-Service Online Tools

Join the Business Booster call to learn about Health Net’s online tools designed to manage your business simply and easily.

Webinar Replay: HSA Grab Bag

HSA Grab BagOctober 16, 2024The questions on HSAs continue to roll in, so this week the webinar will cover a selection of frequently recurring HSA questions asked by employers. Covered topics will be ...

UnitedHealthcare California Small Business Q1 Readiness Webinar

Join UnitedHealthcare as they cover everything from first quarter rate filings to value-added packages and exclusive broker bonus incentives.

AI: Your New Office MVP (Most Valuable Processor)

We’ve all heard about artificial intelligence (AI)—it’s everywhere in the news and in our lives! How is it affecting our industry? In fact, AI is revolutionizing healthcare, acting as a super-assistan...

Telehealth Trends to Watch: What’s Changing for Good in 2024

Before COVID-19, telehealth was a convenience, mainly used in rural areas where healthcare access was limited. Then came the pandemic, and remote care became essential almost overnight. What was once ...

Elevate Your Clients Benefits With Equitable Comprehensive Suite

Streamline your clients’ workflow by offering a one-carrier solution for all their non-medical benefits needs. Equitable has a comprehensive suite of insurance products, as well as supplemental health...

Health Net Sends Important Medicare Rx Creditability Reminder to Groups

Last week, Health Net mailing an important reminder to employer groups about pharmacy plan credibility coverage.

Anthem | New Legislation for Infertility Coverage and Benefits

Anthem is aware of Senate Bill 729, Health Care Coverage: Treatment for Infertility and Fertility Services and is in the process of thoroughly reviewing the requirements.

Health Net | Expanded Providence Partnership Can Help Boost Your Business

Health Net is excited to announce a continued and expanded partnership with Providence!

Blue Shield | Important Update to the LG Outpatient Prescription Drug Benefit

Blue Shield of California will be implementing an update to the outpatient pharmacy benefit for Large Group regarding member cost shares for brand drugs with generic equivalents available.

UnitedHealthcare Updates to Specialty Medical Injectable Drug Program (October 2024)

UnitedHealthcare has announced new specialty medical injectable updates and requirements, effective between October 2024 and January 2025.

2025 Arizona Health Insurance Premium Rate Filings

The Arizona DIFI has announced the approved rates for small group plans offered in the state.

Blue Shield | 2025 Medical Plan Updates and More

Blue Shield summarized their 2025 portfolio updates.

Telehealth Relief Permitting HSA Eligibility Set to Expire in 2025

Telehealth Relief Permitting HSA Eligibility Set to Expire 2025 Due to the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA 2023), plan sponsors are currently permitted to offer telehealth plans at no cost a...

Webinar Replay: ACA Employer Reporting and Gag Clause Attestation

ACA Employer Reporting and Gag Clause AttestationOctober 9, 2024As brokers/consultants are busy helping many of their clients to prepare for open enrollment, don’t forget about some of the end of the ...

Compliance News Week Ending October 11, 2024

Compliance News Week Ending October 11, 2024 In this Article: CMS Announces 2026 Maximum Out-of-Pocket Limits Under ACA RulesCMS provided guidance this week that sets forth the 2026 maximum out-of-poc...

Anthem | Q1 2025 Carrier Updates

Anthem has announced their small group updates for Q1 2025.

Guardian Launches GuardianWell

GuardianWell is initially available to clients who have employees with access to Guardian’s caregiving support services benefit.