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Blue Shield and Stanford Medicine Reach New Agreement

Blue Shield of California and Stanford Medicine — including Stanford Hospital, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital, Tri-Valley Hospital, Stanford Medicine Partners, and Packard Children’s Health Allian...

There is Still Time for Delta Dental of California's Broker Rewards Program for 2024

If you haven't sold Delta Dental this year, don't worry: the 2024 Broker Rewards program runs through December! Earn more by selling and retaining eligible groups! Delta Dental has announced the 2...

Sutter Health Plus Payer Negotiation and Renewal Update

In an ongoing effort to keep you aware of payer negotiations in Northern California and renewal progress throughout the year, please note that the following health plan provider agreements are renewed...

Health Net | Q1 2025 Plan and Rate Updates, and More!

Health Net has announced their small group updates for Q1 2025 in California.

UnitedHealthcare Launching Wellos on January 1

Wellos will launch January 1, 2025, to fully insured groups and will replace the UnitedHealthcare Wellness Coaching offering.

Compliance News Week Ending September 13, 2024

Compliance News Week Ending September 13, 2024 In this Article: 2025 ACA Affordability Percentage Announced ERISA Celebrates its 50th Anniversary IRS Releases 2025 ACA Affordability Percentage On Sep...

Delta Solutions for CDN Market Exit

Write DeltaCare USA DHMO with Another Carrier's DPO! Delta Dental is allowing their DeltaCare USA DHMO plans to be written alongside another carrier’s DPO for eligible groups losing CDN coverage effe...

CoPower Solutions for Dental HMO

When your group is consider a DHMO, did you know DeltaCare DHMO product features: One of the largest dental networks in California, with over 3,800 general and specialist dentistsCoverage for teeth wh...

MetLife Through CoPower: A Winning Combo

When selling MetLife through CoPower, did you know: All groups that are quoted direct with MetLife can be administered through CoPower. CoPower can help with small and large group! CoPower can adminis...

Start Selling MetLife Small Business Solutions

Ready to start selling? Make sure you complete the Broker Commission Agreement | Small Business Solutions (SBS). Even if you have worked with MetLife before and completed other agreements, you must co...

Happy 50th, ERISA! Why Should Brokers Care? Because It’s Still Running the Show

The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) just hit the big 5-0, and while it might not have a social media account, it’s still a heavyweight in the health insurance world. Originally aimed a...

Allstate Benefits Introduces New Telehealth Vendor

Allstate Benefits groups will move to Recuro Health as their telehealth vendor, effective October 1, 2024.

Webinar Replay: 2025 Affordability Percentage and Mental Health Parity Final Rules

2025 Affordability Percentage and Mental Health Parity Final RulesSeptember 11, 2024Lots of regulatory activity this week! The 2025 affordability percentage was published, mental health parity final r...

Get Ready to Sell CoPower in 2025

CoPower is ready to help you bring ancillary solutions to your groups in 2025!CoPower ONE | CA No plan or rate changesQuoting is availableCoPower ONE | NY Group size-based ratingAll plan options avail...

Anthem | Life DI Experience and Claim Reports are Moving to Compassi

Compassi, the Anthem Life employer self-service portal, is being enhanced to add customer reports on September 16, 2024.

Blue Shield Announces 4 New Programs and Expanded Wellvolution

As part of Wellvolution’s continued expansion, four new and expanded programs are available on the platform to address diabetes, long-term weight loss, digestive health issues.

2024: A Cooling Economy and Heating Health Care Costs

Key Strategies to Cut Through Rising Expenses “2023 was a year of surprises, a panel of consultants at Mercer said during a recent webinar,” noted Susan Rupe, managing editor for InsuranceNewsNet. “...

Health Net | 2025 Large Group Incentive Program Built to Reward

Brokers will receive 2% of paid premiums received for 12 months for each new large employer group sold.

Blue Shield | Employer Connection Homepage - New Look and Feel

Blue Shield is dedicated to developing seamless digital processes to create a high-quality, personalized experience across all platforms for you, your clients, and members.

IRS Releases 2025 ACA Affordability Percentage

IRS Releases 2025 ACA Affordability PercentageOn September 6, 2024, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released Rev Proc. 2024-35 announcing the Affordable Care Act (ACA) affordability percentage thre...

Aetna 2024 Gag Clause Compliance Approach

Aetna will file on behalf of all self-funded (including AFA), insured and split-funded plan sponsors that had active coverage in 2024.