08/14/2023
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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
Webinar Replay: Mental Health Parity Guidance
Mental Health Parity Guidance and Enforcement 8-9-2023 The agencies recently released proposed rules, a technical release, and an enforcement report and FAQs focused on further clarifying and en...
08/10/2023
Kaiser Permanente® Shares CAA Gag Clause Compliance Approach
Each Kaiser Permanente health plan issuer will submit the attestation prior to the deadline of December 31, 2023. Take a look at their full approach!
08/10/2023
Unum Ends Payroll Deductions for Low-Enrollment Legacy Products
As of October 1, 2023, Unum will no longer support payroll deductions for certain legacy products when fewer than ten employees are enrolled in those products.
08/10/2023
Sutter Health Plus Is Transitioning To A New P.O. Box For Premium Payments
Sutter Health Plus is transitioning to a new P.O. Box for receipt of premium payments by U.S. Postal Service. Employers and IFP subscribers who wish to submit premium payments via mail should send the...
08/10/2023
Reminder - August 22, 2023 Summit Employee Benefits Webinar
Employer Contribution Strategies Amwins Connect Insurance Services is once again a proud sponsor of Summit Employee Benefits Online Education. This allows us to offer you free exclusive access to t...
08/08/2023
Sterling Administration Improves Its COBRA Renewal Process
Effective immediately, Sterling Administration is taking steps to make the COBRA renewal process more efficient for its clients.
08/08/2023
Breaking News From Health Net: Telehealth Services Have Changed
Effective Immediately, Health Net has ended their Telehealth contract with Babylon. Health Net will offer Teledoc Health, in place of Babylon, ensuring that members will continue to have access to vir...
08/08/2023
Compliance Issues for A Short Plan Year
Compliance Issues for Short Plan Years When there is a need to discontinue benefit offerings, or a need to adjust the benefit plan year, employers may need to run a short plan year. Short plan year...
08/08/2023
Refresher on Wrap Documents - Why Do Plans Need Them?
Why do plans need wrap documents? Wrap documents are generally used for either (or both) of the following reasons: Supplement already-existing documentation to meet ERISA plan documentation requ...
08/07/2023
Blue Shield of California Allows You to Download Digital Member ID Cards
Great News! You can now download digital member ID cards and forward them directly to your clients.
08/04/2023
Protect Summer Travel with GeoBlue's Short-Term Plan Coverage
By the end of the month, back-to-school reminders and end-of-season sales will have us all thinking fall is almost here. Resist the urge to pack up your flip flops! Summer is still sizzling for severa...
08/04/2023
Reminder - New IRS Filing Requirement for ACA Reporting
New IRS Filing Requirement for ACA Reporting The IRS is changing electronic filing requirements for ACA and other required reporting in 2024. While Amwins Connect originally reported this new re...
08/02/2023
MetLife Provides Solutions to Retain Talent
MetLife has eye on trends in Small Business and is committed to providing solutions to help groups attract and keep talent. Culture and flexibility help employers demonstrate care. The latest MetL...
08/02/2023
MetLife’s Broker Education Website: Empowering Brokers through Education and Training!
The new Broker Education Website is available! It offers training replays, details on upcoming trainings and continuing education webinars, general continuing education information, and exclusive reso...
08/02/2023
Guardian Dental Plans Stand Out With Features To Help Improve Oral Health And Total Well-Being
Guardian asked your clients and their employees what they needed from a dental plan, and they answered.
07/29/2023
Guide to HIPAA Business Associates and Agreements
Guide to HIPAA Business Associates and Agreements When is a Business Associate Agreement Required? Part of any HIPAA compliance project involves the process of reviewing existing vendor relation...
07/29/2023
Webinar Replay - HIPAA Settlement and Security Requirements
HIPAA Settlement and Security Requirements 7-26-2023 A recent settlement with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) serves as a reminder for employers to review their HIPAA complianc...
07/26/2023
