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Summer Travel Means Summer Bonus with GeoBlue

U.S. citizens are now traveling internationally at record levels. And if your customers have a passport, they need a plan. That’s why GeoBlue is excited to announce their first ever Summer Bonus Incen...

Health Net | Finish Strong! Earn Rewards!

Health Net is rewarding brokers for their efforts this Q4.

Lifestyle Spending Accounts and Compliance

Lifestyle Spending Accounts As employers continue to explore different options to attract and retain employee talent, and to support employee well-being, some employers are choosing to offer Lifest...

Is It a PCORI Fee or Is It a CERF Fee

Is It a PCORI Fee or Is It a CERF Fee We have seen a few articles coming out this time of the year that state ‘The Affordable Care Act includes a Comparative Effectiveness Research Fee (CERF)’ that...

CMS Medicare Part D Redesign Program Effective 2025

CMS Part D Redesign Program Instructions – Creditable Coverage Status The Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage will expand in 2025 as required under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which c...

Offer More Ancillary Choice with ChoiceBuilder® in Q4 2024

Start looking at Q4 ancillary solutions with ChoiceBuilder’s diverse portfolio. With Dental, Vision, Life, and Chiropractic solutions, ChoiceBuilder offers a wide array to fit your clients’ needs and ...

CaliforniaChoice® Q4 2024 Update

CaliforniaChoice® has announced Q4 2024 updates. Quoting: Quoting is now available. Benefits: There are no benefit changes. Remember, Anthem Platinum HMO B became available on 9/1/2024. Rates...

Compliance News Week Ending July 12, 2024

Compliance News Week Ending July 12, 2024 In this Article: Change Healthcare - HIPAA Breach Notifications Supreme Court Decision - Change in Administrative Power Federal Trade Commission ...

New Potential ACA Ruling - Adult Dental Coverage

New Potential ACA Rule – Adult Dental Coverage A few months back, the Biden Administration proposed enhancing ACA insurance by adding adult dental coverage. This falls under the HHS Notice of Benef...

Blue Shield of California Q4 2024 Updates

Blue Shield is pleased to announce their Q4 2024 rates are now available. 

Unum Broker Connect for Employee Navigator Webinar

Unum will be hosting a webinar on their relationship with Employee Navigator. Market-leading integration capabilities alongside a platform-specific operating model enable your cases to get onboarde...

Don't Miss Kaiser Permanente's® Upcoming Webinar - Leading the Way: Navigating Quality and Cost in Cancer Care

You're invited to this special broker webinar where Kaiser Permanente explores how their comprehensive approach to cancer care delivers more cost-effective treatment and superior health outcomes.Gain ...

Blue Shield of CA Offers Assistance to Members Affected by Wildfires

On July 3, Governor Gavin Newsom declared a State of Emergency to support disaster response and relief in Butte County, California in response to the Thompson Fire. Currently, other wildfires are also...

Anthem | Ask the Expert Webinar: Enhancements to Your Digital Tools

Learn about the latest enhancements to Anthem broker digital tools on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Register for the Webinar.

Blue Shield of CA | Network Bulletin: Stanford Health Care Hospitals and Facilities

The Stanford Health Care hospitals and facilities contract with Blue Shield ended on June 28, 2024. Blue Shield notifying impacted members on July 3, 2024, as is required, regarding this network chang...

Aetna Extends A Place to Call Home Small Group Producer Program

Applicable to plan sponsors impacted by the carrier exiting the market. Producers earn a bonus through March 2025.

Amwins Connect - July 2024 Question of the Month

Amwins Connect – July 2024 Question of the Month Question Can two owners/officers under a S-Corporation Company elect an FSA for themselves or any other owner of the company? Answer A 2-pe...

July 23, 2024 Compliance Webinar Series Invitation

Reminder of July 23, 2024 Compliance Webinar Invitation Common Employer Benefit Compliance Questions Amwins Connect Insurance Services continues to be a proud sponsor of Summit Employee Benefits...

Form 5500 Extensions - for Calendar Year Plans

Form 5500 Extensions (for calendar year plans) June 2024 The Form 5500 for an ERISA plan is due the last day of the seventh month after the end of the ERISA plan year, including short plan years...

Introducing Expat Solution with MetLife Worldwide Benefits

Easier Administration or Better Coverage: Why Not Both? Global benefits have become increasingly complex. While employers want a plan that’s easy to administer, they also want best-in-class coverag...

CoPower | Ancillary and Total Health: Boosting Wellness

Health insurance coverage is essential to providing financial protection and access to quality healthcare services. While basic coverage handles essential medical expenses, there are often additional ...