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07/05/2023
Anthem Provider Update: Community Medical Centers
Community Medical Centers (aka Community Health System) returns to Anthem's network retro-effective January 1, 2023.
07/05/2023
Aetna Rate Update, October 2023
Aetna small group has issued a rate update for Q4 2023. There are no changes to plan designs or underwriting guidelines. Quoting is now available. Statewide average change for the quarter shows the...
07/05/2023
UnitedHealthcare Adds Two New Injectable Medications to Review List
Effective July 1, 2023, UnitedHealthcare has added new medications to the Review at Launch Medication List.
07/01/2023
Refresher on Those Events Permitting Election Changes Mid-Plan Year
Refresher on Those Events Permitting Election Changes Mid-Plan Year July 2023 The Group Health Plan may be drafted to permit an individual to change an election mid-year based on a permitted eve...
07/01/2023
Tax Treatment of Certain Wellness Arrangements
Tax Treatment of Certain Wellness Arrangements July 2023 The IRS recently released Memorandum Number 202323006 (“the Memo”) which addresses the tax treatment of arrangements that claim to offer ...
07/01/2023
Updates to the End of the National and Public Health Emergencies
Updates to the End of the National and Public Health Emergencies July 2023 Background Over the course of the last three years, the US has been operating under two separate legal emergencies ...
06/30/2023
GeoBlue's Long Term Plan Updates Are Here
Benefit enhancements for GeoBlue Xplorer® and GeoBlue Navigator® plans go into effect July 1. What are the benefit enhancements? XPLORER PLAN CHANGES Increased Rx benefit Care available...
06/29/2023
UnitedHealthcare Adds 24/7 No-Cost Virtual Visits for Eligible Members
UnitedHealthcare is eliminating the cost for 24/7 Virtual Visits for eligible members with fully-insured plans. Employers with self-funded plans will have an option to adopt this benefit.
06/29/2023
UnitedHealthcare Adding Enhanced Login Security
UnitedHealthcare online users will see a new login screen on July 7, 2023. On July 14, 2023, they will also be offered a new way to authenticate via their phone.
06/29/2023
HSA-Eligibility - Relief Ending for COVID-Related Expenses
HSA-Eligibility - Relief Ending for COVID-Related Expenses June 2023 As the various COVID-related requirements and delays for group health plans are coming to an end, the IRS provided guidance l...
06/28/2023
Take a Fresh Look at Mutual of Omaha Dental Plans
Here's some news that'll put a smile on your face — new enhancements to Mutual of Omaha's dental insurance plans are right around the corner. In fact, you can sell plans with the new enhancements on J...
06/26/2023
Anthem is Migrating your Life and Disability Clients to a New System
As previously communicated, StanCorp Financial Group, Inc. (The Standard) will soon acquire Elevance's life and disability (L&D) business. The contract is expected to close in the first quarter of...
06/26/2023
News From Anthem: CAA Gag Clause Compliance Requirements
Anthem has sent emails to employer groups with information about the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) gag clause provision. Take a look at how the CAA gag clause provision impacts your clients.
06/26/2023
Summit Employee Benefits Online Education Webinar Series - Q3 2023
Summit Employee Benefits Online Education Webinar Series – Q3 2023 Amwins Connect Insurance Services continues to be a proud sponsor of Summit Employee Benefits Online Education. This allows us to ...
06/22/2023
Covered California Small Business Q4 2023 Update
Covered California for Small Business (CCSB) has announced their Q4 2023 update. Rates Rates show an average moderate increase across the state. HMO | Full: 0.4% HMO | Limited: 1.6% H...
06/22/2023
Cigna + Oscar Q4 Update
Cigna + Oscar has released their Q4 update. There are no plan or benefit changes, and quoting is now available. The statewide average rate change is: PLAN TYPE FULL NETWORK LIMI...
06/21/2023
Aetna Dental & Vision Ranked #1 by J.D. Power
J.D. Power has ranked both Aetna vision and Aetna dental plans #1 in Consumer Satisfaction of all plan providers!
06/21/2023
Sutter Health Plus Q4 2023 Update
Sutter Health Plus has issued a rate update for Q4 2023. Statewide average change for the quarter shows: PLAN TYPE QUARTERLY AVERAGE CHANGE HMO 8.2% ...
06/21/2023
UnitedHealthcare Launches Direct Marketing Campaign
UnitedHealthcare is launching a new direct marketing campaign in mid-June, targeting prospect businesses with 7-250 employees.
06/20/2023
