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Anthem Broker Academy | Register for the March 20, 2024 Training

The Broker Academy is back with a full slate of training opportunities for you and your staff this year, and we’ll be adding more throughout the year. Register now for the New Producer Training March ...

Guardian In 5 - Top Broker News-You-Can-Use for February in 5 Minutes or Less

States throughout the US have 2024 updates to their PFML plans. Help employers keep track. Here’s a refresher. This month, Guardian Dental Plan clients with 200+ enrolled lives gain access to ...

Department of Labor Releases a Revised CHIP Model Notice

Updated - Department of Labor Releases a Revised Children's Health Insurance Program Model Notice The Department of Labor (DOL), through its Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), has re...

2024 Federal Poverty Levels (FPL) Guidelines Released

2024 Federal Poverty Levels (FPL) Guidelines The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the 2024 federal poverty guidelines. For purposes of calculating affordability under §4980...

February 20, 2024 Summit Employee Benefits Webinar Invitation

Reminder of February 20th, 2024 Summit Employee Benefits Webinar Invitation Election Changes Amwins Connect Insurance Services continues to be a proud sponsor of Summit Employee Benefits Online ...

Anthem | Time Well Spent: The Value of a Positive Body Image

Anthem's February Time Well Spent Wellness Calendar resources focus on: What healthy means for you, How to build a positive body image & Tips for parents.

Employer Coverage of GLP-1 Medication Is Predicted to Continue Increasing Throughout 2024

Treating obesity and decreasing its prevalence rates in the United States have become very significant and challenging public health issues in modern medicine. That’s why the recent development and wi...

Anthem Supports Required 1095-B and 1095-C Filing

Anthem is required to file tax forms 1095-B and 1094-B electronically with the IRS for all fully insured plans, by April 1, 2024. We are also required to mail tax form 1095-B to our members by March 1...

Take Advantage of Tax Credit with Covered California Small Business

Eligible small businesses can potentially qualify for federal tax credits to help offset the cost of providing health insurance.

Anthem | Required Data Collection for CAA D1 Rx Drug Reporting

The next RxDC report is due by June 1, 2024. To meet the requirement, we will follow the same process as last year and file on behalf of our fully insured and ASO clients for the benefits we administe...

Most Common ACA 1094/1095 Errors - Employer Reporting Tip

Most Common ACA 1094/1095 Errors - Employer Reporting Tip February 1, 2024 Question What are the most common employer reporting errors? Answer As experts assist with Letter 226J appeals...

Trends Shaping the Business of Health Insurance in 2024

​The landscape of employer-based health care is continually evolving, influenced by a myriad of factors ranging from regulatory changes to economic fluctuations. As we delve into 2024, experts foresee...

UPDATED DATES: 2024 UnitedHealthcare/Oxford Approach to CAA Prescription Drug (RxDC) Reporting

UnitedHealthcare and Oxford fully insured and self-funded/level funded groups must complete the online tool for CAA RxDC reporting between February 16, 2024, and April 10, 2024.

2024 UnitedHealthcare Producer Performance Guides Now Available

UnitedHealthcare has released their 2024 Producer Performance Guides, which allow brokers to navigate commission and bonus-related questions for the 2024 calendar year.

Events Permitting Election Changes Mid-Plan Year

Events Permitting Election Changes Mid-Plan Year The Plan may be drafted to permit an individual to change an election mid-year based on a permitted event. Alternatively, a plan sponsor may design ...

Anthem CA | Producer Appointment for Anthem Life

As Anthem prepares to move their California life and disability (L&D) business from Anthem Blue Cross Life and Health Insurance Company to Anthem Life Insurance Company, Anthem will appoint you as a p...

Aetna Formulary Update: Humira To Be Replaced By Biosimilar Products

This change impacts all Small Group AFA and Fully Insured 51-100 plans using the Advanced Control Plan formulary.

Aetna Gag Clause Prohibition Compliance Attestation Completed and Filed

They were submitted to CMS by the December 31, 2023, due date.

Scout by Sutter Health A Resiliency and Mental Health App for Youth

Sutter Health Plus members have no-cost access to Scout by Sutter Health — a personalized digital program that helps teens and young adults build resilience to better manage everyday mental health. Ch...

Anthem CA | Network Update: UC Health Agrees to a New Contract

Anthem Blue Cross and UC Health have agreed in principle to a new contract providing Anthem members access to affordable care at UC Health’s doctors and hospitals for years to come.

Blue Shield of CA | Rx Drug Cost Data Collection (RxDC) - Group Response Required

To ensure group data is included in Blue Shield’s aggregate filing, groups will need to fill out the Blue Shield D1 intake form.