08/25/2023
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08/25/2023
Principal Moves to All Online Processing for Additions and Terminations
Effective October 1, 2023, all new hire enrollment and employee terminations with Principal must be processed on the online eService platform.
08/24/2023
Register for the Blue Shield of California Small Business 2024 Roadshow
Monday, September, 18 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
08/24/2023
U.S. News & World Report Names Six Hospitals In The Sutter Health Plus Network Among Best In California
Six Sutter Health Plus network hospitals achieved recognition as being among the best hospitals in California for 2023-24 from U.S. News & World Report, a global leader in quality rankings. The an...
08/24/2023
2024 ACA Affordability Percentage Announced by the IRS
2024 Affordability Percentage Date Issued In Revenue Procedure 2023-29, the IRS has again significantly decreased the affordability percentage from 9.12% in 2023 to 8.39% for 2024. This is the firs...
08/21/2023
Blue Shield of California State of Emergency Communication
Blue Shield of California has sent a communication to members affected by the recent storm. Here's how Blue Shield is working to ensure the safety and care of their members during this difficult time:...
08/21/2023
Brokers as a HIPAA Business Associate - The Minimum Necessary Rule Applies!
Brokers as a HIPAA Business Associates – The Minimum Necessary Rule Applies! August 2023 Background There are many rules about appropriate use and disclosure of protected health information ...
08/18/2023
Exactly Who Must Complete the 'Gag Clause Attestation' and Submit to the Departments by December 31, 2023
Exactly Who Must Complete the ‘Gag Clause Attestation’ and Submit to the Departments by December 31, 2023 Overview The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Department of Labor (DOL), and Department o...
08/17/2023
Blue Shield of California: Pharmacy Care Reimagined
Blue Shield of California today announced a new pharmacy care model that is designed to fix problems in today’s broken prescription drug system
08/17/2023
Health Net PPO Members with Out-of-State Coverage: Employer and Member Letters Mailing Soon
View the sample letter being sent to Health Net PPO plan employers and members with out-of-state coverage that their network is changing!
08/16/2023
Sutter Health Plus Payer Negotiation and Renewal Update
In an ongoing effort to keep you aware of the Sutter Health Plus payer negotiations and renewal progress throughout the year, please note that the following health plan provider agreements are renewed...
08/16/2023
Guardian Now Offers Short-Term Disability Insurance Rider
Disability insurance benefit that can provide financial stability and support to new mothers.
08/15/2023
UnitedHealthcare Releases CAA Gag Clause Prohibition Attestation Requirements
[Updated] While UnitedHealthcare will complete the CAA Gag Clause Prohibition Compliance Attestation for its fully-insured customers, customers with other arrangements may need to take action.
08/15/2023
Amwins Connect - August Question of the Month
Amwins Connect - Question Of The Month August 2023 Question: When a covered employee’s dependent child attains age 26, when can the Group Health Plan terminate the dependent's coverage? Answe...
08/14/2023
Employee Navigator Announces Training Schedule for Ease Brokers and Licensees
Employee Navigator has received many requests from Ease brokers and licensees to begin using the Employee Navigator (EN) platform for the open enrollment season this fall. While most brokers will cont...
08/14/2023
Aetna 2022 MLR Experience Year Rebate Pools
Aetna, Innovation Health, Banner | Aetna, and Texas Health | Aetna plans are scheduled to receive rebates under the Health Care Reform Minimum Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) requirements. Rebates will be ma...
08/14/2023
UnitedHealthcare to Change Grandfathered & Transitional Relief HDHP/HSA Plans in 2024
On January 1, 2024, UnitedHealthcare will be making changes to Grandfathered and Transitional Relief plans in order to comply with new IRS guidelines.
08/14/2023
Reminder - Medicare Part D Creditable Coverage Notice and Reporting Requirements
Medicare Part D Creditable Coverage Notice and Reporting Requirements August 2023 Background The purpose of the notice is to assist individuals in making an informed decision about whether t...
08/12/2023
Coverage of Preventive Services Without Cost Sharing
Coverage of Preventive Services Without Cost Sharing August 2023 Background Non-grandfathered group health plans are required to cover those items considered to be preventive under provisions...
08/12/2023
Department of Labor Releases Updated CHIP Model Notice
Department of Labor Releases Updated Children's Health Insurance Program Model Notice August 2023 The Department of Labor (DOL), through its Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), has...
08/12/2023
