10/25/2023
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10/24/2023
Simplified Phone Numbers for Broker Services
Anthem has simplified how brokers contact them. Now there’s just one toll-free Broker Services number for group business. Large and Small Groups (CA) – 833-747-1190
10/24/2023
Hoag joins Health Net's Full Network HMO & PPO Networks eff. Nov 1
Members enrolled in Health Net’s Full Network HMO & PPO networks will have access to Hoag’s highly ranked physicians, urgent care, imaging, and other services.
10/24/2023
IRS Postpones California Tax-Filing and Tax-Payment Deadline to November 16, 2023
For California Storm Victims (55 Counties), IRS Postpones Tax-Filing and Tax-Payment Deadline to November 16, 2023 On October 16, 2023, the IRS issued IR-2023-189, which postponed the deadline to f...
10/20/2023
CaliforniaChoice® Q1 2024 Update
CaliforniaChoice® has announced Q1 2024 updates. Medical Plans: Five new plans will be offered: Cigna + Oscar Gold EPO A (Open Access Plus) Cigna + Oscar Silver EPO A (Open Access P...
10/20/2023
UnitedHealthcare Introduces Digital ID Cards for Paperless Subscribers
This October, UnitedHealthcare is introducing digital health plan ID cards to plan subscribers who elect "paperless" within myUHC.com and the UnitedHealthcare app.
10/20/2023
Department of Health and Human Services Announces Civil Monetary Penalties
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Announces Civil Monetary Penalties for Certain Violations Effective October 6, 2023 HHS, Annual Civil Monetary Penalties Inflation Adjustment, 45 CFR P...
10/20/2023
New PCORI Fee Announced for 2024
New PCORI Fee Announced for 2024 The IRS released Notice 2023-70 on October 18th with the latest PCORI Fee information. Click here to review the Notice. Background Section 4275 imposes a f...
10/19/2023
UnitedHealthcare Announces Enhancements to Dental Pricing
Effective immediately, UnitedHealthcare has announced an additional 15% discount on rates for their fourteen most popular small group dental plans.
10/18/2023
Interns and Temporary Employees - Does an Employer Have to Make an Offer of Medical Coverage
Interns and Temporary Employees – Does an Employer Have to Make an Offer of Medical Coverage? With ACA Employer Reporting right around the corner, this article may provide some answers brokers and ...
10/18/2023
Life and Disability Clients Administered Separately from Anthem Health Plans
New L&D clients will be administered by a service team and billing and enrollment platform focused solely on L&D plans (Compass).
10/16/2023
Amwins Connect - Question of the Month
Amwins Connect Question of the Month October 2023 Can I Use the Look-Back Measurement Method for Just My Seasonal Employees? Question: I am an applicable large employer. Am I able to use the ...
10/13/2023
Webinar Replay: Spousal Carve-Outs, Surcharges and Incentives
Spousal Carve-Outs, Surcharges & Incentives October 11, 2023 As employers explore benefit options for their 2024 plan years, some are looking to limit spousal enrollment, and others may want...
10/12/2023
Sterling ACA Forms - New Electronic Filing Requirements for 2023 Forms Filed in 2024
Sterling automatically files all 1095 forms electronically regardless of the size of the employer or the number of forms, at no additional cost.
10/12/2023
Anthem Webinar: New Proposed Mental Health Parity Guidance
On July 25, 2023, the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor (DOL), and Treasury (together, the Tri-Agencies) released new proposed rules that if adopted would alter the standards ...
10/12/2023
Anthem LG Blue View Vision PLUS - Now Available for Large Group Quoting
Introducing Blue View Vision PLUS – a new vision benefit buy-up option for better member health and increased savings. It is now available for quoting. When employees choose Blue View Vision PLUS pro...
10/12/2023
Cigna + Oscar Q1 2024 Updates
Cigna + Oscar and Cigna Administered by Oscar have announced their Q1 2024 Updates Portfolio Several new plans are available in 2024 State Open Access Plus PPO Open Access...
10/12/2023
CCSB Brings Options and Opportunity to SEP
Special Enrollment Period Covered California for Small Business will have an upcoming Special Enrollment Period (SEP) from November 15, 2023 through December 15, 2023. During this period, new smal...
10/11/2023
Sutter Health Plus An Update on Covid-19 Coverage
Following the end of the public health emergency (PHE), some of the flexibilities enabled by the COVID-19 emergency declarations are phasing out. Beginning six months after the federal PHE ended (as o...
10/11/2023
2024 CoPower Portfolio Update
CoPower 2024 Updates are here and ready to make ancillary an easy choice for your clients. Partner Changes Rate Impact Quoting CoPower ONE | CA E...
10/11/2023
