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Who Has To Provide 1094/1095-C Statements to Employees and the IRS?

Who Has To Provide 1094/1095C Statements to Employees and Information to the IRS? Question The insurance carrier confirmed that the Form 1095-Bs were filed for the fully insured plan, so does th...

UnitedHealthcare Updates Guidance for 2023 ACA IRS Reporting

[UPDATED] Based on IRS direction and in accordance with Individual Mandates, UnitedHealthcare has updated guidance for posting and notifying fully insured subscribers of annual tax forms.

Anthem | 2024 Broker Academy: April 17, 2024 CE Class

The Broker Academy is back with a full slate of training opportunities for you and your staff this year, and more will be added throughout the year. Register now for the April continuing education cla...

Anthem | CarelonRx Launches EnsureRx, a Cost Savings Tool

Members can now log into their Price a Medication Tool through the SydneySM Health app to explore both home delivery and discounted retail pricing to find the best option.

Health Net | Change Healthcare Cybersecurity Incident

On February 21, 2024, Change Healthcare, a software and data analytics subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group's Optum unit, experienced a cybersecurity incident that impacted its network and operations.

Amwins Connect - March 2024 Question of the Month

Amwins Connect – March 2024 Question of the Month Question What is the penalty for failing to prepare and submit Forms 1094 and 1095 (B or C)? Answer Employers that fail to file, file late...

ERISA Enforcement and Penalties

ERISA Enforcement and Penalties Employer group health plans should be reminded of the importance of the employer’s role as a fiduciary of the benefit plans offered to employees. As a fiduciary, ...

Anthem CA | Network Updates: Sonoma Valley Hospital & Aspire Health Plans

Anthem and Sonoma Valley Hospital will remain in network thru March 31st as they continue to negotiate. Anthem's contract with Aspire Health Plan remains in full effect. 

UnitedHealthcare Launches Direct Marketing Campaign (February/March 2024)

UnitedHealthcare is launching a new direct marketing campaign in late February and early March, 2024, targeting prospect businesses with 7-250 employees.

Blue Shield | What to Know About GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs

A drug class known as glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) has soared in popularity due to social media and celebrity endorsements. As use of brand name drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro increases, ...

Anthem CA | Good News! Multi-Year Renewal Agreement with Cottage Health

Anthem and Cottage Health have finalized a multi-year renewal agreement.

Employer Reporting Tip - ACA Reporting Deadlines

Employer Reporting Tip - ACA Reporting Deadlines February 29, 2024 Question Are there extensions available for the ACA employer reporting deadlines? Answer The ACA employer reporting de...

Delta Dental of California | Make the Most of Dental Care with Teledentistry

Employees may find it hard to get away from work to meet health care appointments like trips to the dentist. So the ability to receive a remote dental evaluation is a valuable benefit for your clients...

DeltaCare® USA | New Age Limit for Pediatric Dental Care

Good news for kids under DeltaCare® USA plans: Delta Dental has increased the age limit for pediatric dental coverage through the age of 13 (up from 7). That means more kids can keep seeing the dentis...

Delta Dental of California | The Business Benefits of Dental Cone Beam Computed Tomography

As of January 1, 2024, Delta Dental is making a benefit enhancement by including dental cone beam computed tomography in their coverage for new PPO policies and upon renewal for existing policies. ...

Access Urgent Eye Care with VSP

Did you know you can access urgent eye care with CoPower VSP plans? All VSP plans sold through CoPower include the Essential Medical Eyecare Program. With members vision benefits from VSP, they hav...

Covered California Small Business | Important Notice on CAA, Section 204 Pharmacy Reporting

“Under Section 204 (of Title II, Division BB) of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA), insurance companies and employer-based health plans must submit information about prescription drugs a...

Purchase or Sale of Paid Time Off Through a Section 125 Cafeteria Plan

Purchase or Sale of Paid Time Off (PTO) Through a §125 Cafeteria Plan February 2024 Background §125 Cafeteria plans are generally set up to give employees access to a range of tax-free benefi...

Anthem | Levemir Flexpens and Vials to be Discontinued

The maker of Levemir FlexPens and vials will stop making the man-made insulin this year. Flexpens will be discontinued on April 1, 2024. Vials of the drug will be discontinued on December 31, 2024.

Anthem | 3 New Enhancements to Simplify Access and Client Servicing

Anthem is pleased to introduce three enhancements to make accessing information and servicing your clients a little easier. Broker Plus is not available for tablets, its now easier to manage PTB deleg...

Guardian Issues Important Service Update | Change Healthcare

Guardian is experiencing a service disruption along with many other organizations across the health care industry.