07/07/2023
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07/06/2023
Anthem Life and Disability System Migration: February-March Renewals
For clients that will move to the new L&D system in September 2023 (groups with February-March renewal dates)
07/06/2023
Earn Extra Commissions with Health Nets Peak Season Incentive and New Offerings
Don't Forget! Health Net has a NEW Broker Incentive Program for new sales with July 2023 through January 2024 effective dates.
07/06/2023
Mutual of Omaha Adds Additional Layer of Security
Starting June 29, 2023, a new 2-step authentication will be introduced upon your next login to Employer Access and Mutual Express Benefits Portals.
07/05/2023
Anthem: New Specialty Pharmacy in 2024
Elevance Health acquired BioPlus Specialty Pharmacy earlier this year. Member services will be integrated in phases in 2024.
07/05/2023
UnitedHealthcare Q4 Updates at a Glance
UnitedHealthcare has announced a 1.6% statewide average increase on PPO plans and a 1.0% statewide average increase on HMO plans. Navigate plans received a rate pass!
07/05/2023
Western Health Advantage Q4 2023 Update
Western Health Advantage has announced their Q4 2023 update. Rates HMO | Full: 5.3% HMO HSA | Full: 5.3% WHA has a record of rate passes to moderate increases. This quarter's rate adjustme...
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
