07/31/2024
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07/31/2024
UnitedHealthcare Virtual Visits Cost Sharing for HSA Plans in 2025
Due to the expiration of the CAA Safe Harbor, as of January 1, 2025, UnitedHealthcare must begin applying deductible and coinsurance for virtual visits covered by HSA-qualified plans.
07/31/2024
Anthem | Register Today for CE Courses and Updates in 2024
The Broker Academy offers four courses for the remainder of the year. Register today.
07/30/2024
Anthem Extends Help for Members Impacted by the Park Wildfire in CA
Anthem is making temporary changes to health plan benefits to provide relief and ensure healthcare access for our members impacted by the Park Wildfire in Butte, Plumas, and Tehama counties in Califor...
07/29/2024
Sutter Health Plus Offers New Cost Estimator for Members
A real-time benefit cost estimator tool available on the Member Portal to help members anticipate their cost share!
07/29/2024
Sutter Health Expanding Access in Southern Sonoma County
Sutter Health will be expanding its healthcare services in Rohnert Park.
07/29/2024
Anthem | Ask the Expert Webinar – Enhancements to Your Digital Tools
Don’t forget to register for our Ask the Expert webinar on Tuesday, July 30, to learn about the latest enhancements to broker digital tools.
07/29/2024
ACA Health Insurance Subsidies Could Expire at the End of 2025
ACA Health Insurance Subsidies Could Expire at the End of 2025Resource for this article is from the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) website. The effect of the subsidies expiring would be enrollees in t...
07/29/2024
August 20, 2024 Compliance Webinar Series Invitation
Reminder of August 20, 2024 Compliance Webinar InvitationDefining Plan Eligibility for Employees, Spouses and DependentsAmwins Connect Insurance Services continues to be a proud sponsor of Summit Empl...
07/26/2024
Compliance News Week Ending July 26, 2024
Compliance News Week Ending July 26, 2024 In this Article: HIPAA Instructions and Model Attestation How Often Does a Plan Update and/or Restate a Summary Plan Description HIPAA Instructions and Model ...
07/25/2024
Blue Shield of CA | EET Renewals Launch August 1 for November Renewals
Blue Shield wants to ensure you have the information needed to be successful for the launch of EET Renewals on August 1 for November renewing groups. Here are some essentials:The renewal month availab...
07/25/2024
This Summer, CoPower Has You Made In the Shade
Score some designer sunglasses when you sell VSP Vision Plans to your groups. Choose from a variety of styles that are guaranteed to elevate your look. You could win every month!How to Win: The broker...
07/25/2024
States That Have Regulated Pharmacy Benefit Managers
Selected States’ Regulation of Pharmacy Benefit Managers US GAO – Government Accountability Office found the following and published their findings back in March of this year.What GAO Found Private he...
07/25/2024
Cigna: A Partner in Growth
When it comes to the health of your business, an insurance carrier is a great start. But you and your clients deserve more – including a partner who’s fully committed to your growth. That’s why Cigna ...
07/24/2024
Health Net | Changes to Small Group HMO Silver $55 Plan
The Health Net Silver HMO $55 plan copay for Diagnostic Imaging (including X-rays) services is increasing from $60 to $65 effective October 1, 2024 for, for coverage contracts that started or will sta...
07/23/2024
Anthem | PCORI Fees Increasing for 2024 Payment
The annual mandated fee to fund the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) is increasing to $3 and 3.22 depending on plan year end.
07/23/2024
Health Net | RxDC Report Filing Completed in May 2024
Health Net successfully filed the RxDC report for Oregon and California Small and Large groups on May 30, 2024.
07/23/2024
Guardian Offers New Paid Leave Benefit Rider
Help employers attract, retain, and support employees with a new paid leave benefit rider.
07/23/2024
MetLife SBS Brings A World of Opportunity
You deserve a trusted carrier partner that is easy to do business with. MetLife’s new offering brings you a suite of best in class benefits built for small businesses combined with an enhanced servici...
07/22/2024
Blue Shield of CA | Relaxed Participation Extended Through 2024
Blue Shield is relaxing underwriting participation requirements through 2024 for groups with five or more enrolled employees to just 25%.
07/22/2024