10/11/2021
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10/11/2021
Effective January 1, 2022, UnitedHealthcare Select Plus members in California are encouraged to choose a PCP
Primary care physicians can help California members find and access the right care at the right time. Effective Jan. 1, 2022, UnitedHealthcare Select Plus plan members are encouraged to choose a pr...
10/08/2021
Anthem Blue Cross of California Provider Termination: Prime Healthcare Hospitals
Anthem Blue Cross would like to inform you that the below Prime Healthcare Hospitals have terminated their Commercial Hospital Agreement effective September 16, 2021. These hospitals are no longer par...
10/06/2021
House Bill Could Significantly Alter Health Benefits
The House Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce committees have advanced parts of the Democrats' $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation package, also known as the Build Back Better Act. " According ...
10/05/2021
Anthem Blue Cross of California Announces Premium Deferral Option
As we approach the height of peak season, you may be considering submitting your November, December, and January cases early. However, money may be tight. Anthem is offering new cases the option to de...
10/05/2021
Anthem Blue Cross of California Special Enrollment Tips
The annual federal Special Enrollment Period (SEP) is 11/15-12/15 for a 1/1/2022 effective date. Anthem Blue Cross of California answers some of the questions you many have for clients who may not mee...
10/05/2021
Kaiser Permanente® 2022 Snapshot
Catch up with Kaiser Permanente® and review the 2022 Snapshot Flyer for a quick introduction to their new Gold 80 HDHP 1600/15% + Child Dental ALT, a rate overview, and underwriting reminders. Ple...
10/05/2021
Health Net Q1 2022 Update
Health Net is available to quote for Q1 2022. There is a moderate rate increase across all plan types. All plan names remain the same but several HMO Platinum and Gold plans have a benefit adjustment....
09/30/2021
Blue Shield of California Four Things to Know: COVID-19 Developments
As the pandemic continues, it can be challenging to stay informed across the array of COVID-19 developments and related news. Below, Blue Shield provides a summary of recent events as well as what the...
09/30/2021
Sutter Health Plus Members Gain Access to Sanvello
Sutter Health Plus members are encouraged to take advantage of their behavioral health benefits. This includes premium access to Sanvello, top-rated app to help manage stress, anxiety, and depression...
09/30/2021
Sutter Health Plus Receives High NCQA Rating
Sutter Health Plus has been awarded the high rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars for quality and satisfaction by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). Sutter Health Plus is one of only three i...
09/30/2021
Sutter Health Plus' No Cost Flu Vaccine For Members
Sutter experts recommend getting vaccinated between mid-September through October to help ensure the vaccine remains potent and has the best chance of protecting you through the duration of the flu se...
09/29/2021
Blue Shield of California Provider Update: AmericasHealth Plan Termination
The agreement between Blue Shield of California and AmericasHealth Plan is terminating; members will receive the required notices AmericasHealth Plan (located in Los Angeles County) submitted a ter...
09/29/2021
More Employers Offered Health Benefits in 2020
Contrary to some predictions, the ACA did not cause most employers to drop health coverage. Since 2013, about 99% of employers with 1,000 employees or more have offered health benefits to workers....
09/28/2021
Anthem Blue Cross of CA Portfolio and Rate Update Q1 2022
Rate Update Q1 2022 rates will increase slightly compared to Q4 2021. HMO 1.5% Full PPO & PPO HSA 0.9% Limited PPO 1.0% EPO 0.7% New Vivity HMO Network Anthem is excited to ...
09/28/2021
UnitedHealthcare CA Portfolio and Rate Update Q1 2022
Rate Update UnitedHealthcare rates for Q1 2022 will experience the following decreases. Quoting is expected to release on Fri. October 1st. HMO -3.8% Northern CA PPO -0.1% Southern CA PPO...
09/28/2021
Aetna CA Portfolio and Rate Update Q1 2022
Rate Update For the existing portfolio, rates are decreasing slightly for Q1 2022. Quoting is expected to release this week. HMO -0.8% PPO -0.2% Network Updates Terminated Networks ...
09/28/2021
Kaiser Permanente® Releases Workforce Vaccine Policy Toolkit
Kaiser Permanente® has created a Workforce Vaccine Policy Toolkit with insights and tools for employers to implement a vaccine policy in their organization. Please contact your Amwins Connect Sales...
09/27/2021
Guardian Gives Important STD Claims Accelerated Approvals Update
With the continued surge in COVID-19 cases, Guardian has been experiencing higher than expected volumes of short-term disability claims. As a result, customers may be experiencing longer hold times wh...
09/27/2021
October Summit Webinar Invite and Q4 Schedule
Amwins Connect Insurance Services is a proud sponsor of Summit Employee Benefits Online Education. This allows us to offer you free exclusive access to the upcoming webinars. You are invited to reg...
09/27/2021