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Anthem Promotes Their Value to Prospective Large Group Clients

Anthem is launching two marketing campaigns in April and May aimed at non-Anthem Large Group employer prospects in the states they serve. The campaigns will run through October.

Broker Compensation Disclosure Update

Broker Compensation Disclosure Updated March 2024 Overview The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (CAA) included a requirement that brokers and consultants supplying services to ERISA-c...

Blue Shield of CA | Network Update: Providence St. Joseph Health System

Blue Shield is disappointed that Providence has been unable to come to an agreement with Blue Shield to continue their long-standing network relationship. Without reaching a renewal agreement, the cur...

Aetna Rate Update, July 2024

Aetna small group has issued a rate update for Q3 2024. Quoting is now available!

Anthem CA | Network Updates: Sonoma Valley Hospital, Palomar Health & Chinese Hospital

Anthem and Sonoma Valley Hospital will remain in network thru May 1st as they finalize their agreement. Anthem's contract with Palomar Health is renewed. Contract with Chinese Hospital contract remai...

Anthem | The Sale of Life & Disability to The Standard is Complete. New FAQ Available.

Anthem Life clients and their employees will continue to use the current phone numbers, addresses, and AnthemLife.com website to access information regarding their Anthem Life plans. Those clients wil...

Anthem CA | Q3 2024 Updates at a Glance

Anthem has announced their Q3 Rate action. Quoting is now available

Sutter Health Plus Has New Address for ACH and Wire Premium Payments

Employers who wish to submit premium payments through either ACH or Wire transfer must use the new information.

Blue Shield of CA | Change to Large Group Data Reporting

Beginning March 25, 2024, Blue Shield will transition from paid to incurred data reporting for fully-insured groups.

Blue Shield of CA | New Welcome Email Campaign For Small Businesses

Blue Shield' new email campaign aims to engage with newly enrolled small business groups in a “welcome” experience and positive transition to Blue Shield.

Blue Shield of CA | Exciting Updates Coming to Broker Connection!

Blue Shield is thrilled to announce some upcoming enhancements to Broker Connection!

MetLife Continues to Lead Employee Trend Studies

MetLife's 22nd Annual U.S. Employee Benefit Trends Study underscores the need for ongoing employer support and delivery of Enhanced Benefits to drive employee wellness, engagement and productivity. ...

MyCCSB Portal Enhancements Now Available

Covered California for Small Business (CCSB) is excited to announce the launch of new enhancement features in the MyCCSB portal. These enhancements provide easier access to resources and streamline ne...

Western Health Advantage Q3 2024 Update

Western Health Advantage has announced a rate pass for Q3 2024. Quoting is now available. In 2024, WHA has introduced two new plans: Gateway 1600 Gold 80 HDHP HMO Gateway 40 Gold 80 HMO ...

Health Net | CA - Q3 2024 Updates at a Glance

Health Net has announced a 2.2% statewide average increase on PPO plans and a 2.25% statewide average increase on HMO plans.

Employer Compliance Tip - Handling Level Funded Plan Surplus Returns

Employer Compliance Tip - Handling Level Funded Plan Surplus Returns March 2024 Question How would an employer handle surplus returns from a Level Funded plan? Answer It is recommend to...

Aetna Network Update: Dignity Health Terminates April 1, 2024

The contract with Dignity Health expires on 04/01/2024 for all hospitals, surgery centers, clinics, fee for service physicians, and ancillary providers. HMO medical groups will terminate 07/01/2024.

UNUM | The Leave Show: Q1 2024 Leave Trends

Tune in to a lunchtime talk show to watch an expert panel break down key findings from the Unum Insights Report: Leave and Absence Management. Spoiler alert — leave programs continue to surge in popul...

MediExcel Q3 Updates at a Glance, July 2024

Quoting is available now!

Blue Shield of CA is Pushing the Boundaries of Enrollment Tools

Bulk member plan changes coming in March! Beginning Friday, March 29, Blue Shield's Employee Enrollment Tool (EET) will feature the following updates as part of continued efforts to enhance your di...

Anthem | Webinar: Digital Transformation in Healthcare

Anthem invites you to join their head of Strategy and Solutions for Carelon Digital Platforms, Milind Shaha for a half-hour webinar.