09/09/2021
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09/08/2021
Kaiser Permanente® Makes Enrollment Easier
Effective 10/1, Kaiser Permanente® is simplifying enrollment. Eligibility documents like business licenses, quarterly wage reports, new hire eligibility, and tax documentations will no longer be requi...
09/08/2021
IRS Lowers Employer Health Plan Affordability Threshold
The Society of Human Resource Management reports that the IRS lowered the Affordability Threshold to 9.61% of Pay for 2022. Employers offering a health plan option in 2022 that costs employees no ...
09/08/2021
More Plan Choices with Covered California Small Business
Effective 10/1/2021, Covered California Small Business is expanding plan combination options to empower the group to make the right choices for their members. Employers may choose: Any single...
09/08/2021
Webinar Replay: Vaccine Incentives and Surcharges
In this webinar, our partners at BenefitComply kick off their fall webinar series with a focus on common issues related to COVID-19 vaccines - How employers can structure vaccine incentives, and what ...
09/08/2021
Health Net 2020 MLR Rebates in September
Small Group Clients who had Health Net of California, Inc. HMO plans in 2020 will receive a rebate of a portion of the premium as required under the ACA. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires heal...
09/07/2021
Humana Partners with Jet Dental® for Pop-up Dental Clinics
Effective immediately, Humana is partnering with Jet Dental® to offer onsite pop-up dental clinics to our employer groups. This partnership allows Humana to offer easy and convenient onsite dental ser...
09/07/2021
Humana’s TRUE Dental Insurance
Humana Dental plans include: Preventive services (Type 1) include 3 routine and 4 periodontal cleanings, covered at 100%, with no waiting periods between cleanings Extended max benefit that co...
09/07/2021
Have You Taken Advantage of Kaiser Permanente®’s Total Replacement Reward?
Through December 31, 2021, you’ll earn a one-time reward when Kaiser Permanente® is the sole carrier for any of your new or renewing groups. The Total Replacement reward is only available for each qua...
09/02/2021
Kaiser Permanente® Announces 2022 Update
Kaiser Permanente® plans has released their 2022 portfolio and quoting is now available through December 31, 2022. There is only one rate adjustment for 2022; 2022 rates are valid through December 31,...
09/01/2021
Dual Contribution: Even More Choice with Covered California Small Business
Effective September 1, 2021, groups may select dual contribution through Covered California Small Business. CCSB will not monitor groups and groups may define the classes. Contact your AmwinsConne...
09/01/2021
Explore the New Covered California Small Business
The new portal for Covered California Small Business launched September 1, 2021. Have you checked it out yet at MyCCSB.com? With the new enhancements you'll be able to view real-time payments, submit ...
08/31/2021
Humana Updates Dental Waiting Period Guidelines for Groups 5+
Effective November 1, 2021, Humana has removed waiting periods for employer-sponsored dental groups of 5+ enrolled. It is important to note that these groups must meet a minimum of 50% participation (...
08/31/2021
Blue Shield of California Auto Digital Opt-In at Enrollment
Blue Shield of California is expanding efforts to reach members digitally, encouraging them to register for an online account at blueshieldca.com to access benefits and manage their healthcare more ea...
08/31/2021
Kaiser Permanente® Makes Renewals Faster and Easier Online
Beginning September 1, 2021, Kaiser Permanente® small group renewals will be available only on account.kp.org, unless clients request paper renewals by mail. With online renewals, you’ll be able to: ...
08/30/2021
2022 ACA Play or Pay Mandate Cheat Sheet
Amwins Connect has created an all-in-one cheat sheet on the Play or Pay Employer Mandate for 2022. You can easily find information on the penalties for not offering insurance or not offering affor...
08/27/2021
Health Net Announces Participation Promo
Health Net has released new underwriting promos for groups effecitve 9/1 through Q4. New for both Enhanced Choice A and Enhanced Choice B: Employees enrolled on another carrier through the same emp...
08/27/2021
Anthem Blue Cross 2020 MLR Rebates will Mail by the End of August
Anthem groups and Individual members in 10 states will receive 2020 medical loss ratio (MLR) rebates this year. Rebates will be mailed by the end of August. This is the second year in a row they maile...
08/27/2021
“No Surprises Act” Update
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (CAA), also called the “No Surprises Act” required all health insurance carriers and employers that offer group coverage to provide increased transparen...
08/26/2021
Handling MLR Rebates Webinar
Amwins Connect is a proud sponsor of Summit Employee Benefits Online Education It’s that time of year again! Employers who sponsor a fully-insured group health plan may be receiving a Medical Loss ...
08/26/2021