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Aetna Adds New AFA Credit as of July 2023

Starting with 7/1/2023 effective dates, the new $200 per subscriber credit will apply to 2-50 employee groups on pre-Affordable Care Act grandfathered plans. These

Cigna Introducing Two-step Authentication for Broker Portal

In early June, Cigna will be introducing two-step authentication upon login to your CignaforBrokers account to add an additional layer of security. Two-step authentication will require you to verify y...

News From Anthem: Covid-19 Enrollment Extensions End In July

With the end of the COVID-19 National Emergency on May 11, 2023, health-plan related extensions will end on July 10, 2023.

Don't Miss Kaiser Permanente's® May 22 Webinar on Battling Burnout

Kaiser Permanente® would like to invite you to their upcoming webinar "From Hustle to Harmony: Work Culture Strategies for Battling Burnout", just a few days away! With stress and burnout at record...

Health Net: Stay Informed - Gag Clause Prohibition Compliance Attestation Requirement

The gag clause prohibition in the CAA prohibits health plans from entering contracts that restrict specific data and information that a plan can make available to another party. Plans must annually su...

Update on Employer Responsibilities for the Upcoming RxDC Reporting Due June 1, 2023

Update on Employer Responsibilities for the Upcoming RxDC Reporting due June 1, 2023 May 2023 Many employers received an email from their carrier or TPA (for Self-Insured plans) requesting that ...

Delta Dental Answers Questions About Adult Orthodontics

Adult orthodontics has become a popular benefit enhancement in recent years. Adults are opting for orthodontic treatments at higher numbers than ever before, and the number seeking treatment is expect...

Aetna and Sutter Health Reach an Agreement

As previously reported, Aetna and Sutter Health were in contract negotiations earlier this year. Aetna is pleased to report that an agreement has been reached and there will be no disruption to member...

IRS Announces 2024 Limits for HSAs and HDHPs

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced (see Revenue Procedure 2023-23) cost-of-living adjustments to the applicable dollar limits for health savings accounts (HSAs), high-deductible health p...

Sharp Health Plan Rate Update, July 2023

Sharp Health Plan has issued a rate update for Q3 2023. Plans will increase 0.4% compared to Q1 rates, and 3.3% as an annual change. There are no plan or underwriting changes. As a reminder, Sh...

What Is A Qualifying Life Event?

What is a Qualifying Life Event? May 2023 Background We often face the question of whether an individual’s situation is a “qualifying life event” that would permit them to make a change to th...

Webinar Replay: RxDC Reporting - Do Employers Have To Submit Their Own D1 File?

RxDC Reporting - Do Employers Have to Submit Their Own D1 File? May 10, 2023 Many employers, especially those with fully-insured plans, were surprised when their carrier or TPA requested certain...

UnitedHealthcare to Meet CAA Prescription Drug Data Collection (RxDC) Deadline

UnitedHealthcare is on target to submit Pharmacy Benefits and Costs Data (RxDC) by June 1, 2023

Kaiser Permanente®: Releases Update on COVID-19 Coverage and CAA RxDC Reporting

In March, Kaiser contacted their current customers and brokers to request group specific information required for them to complete aggregated reports for pharmacy reporting under the Consolidated Appr...

Take A Deeper Look Into Kaiser Permanente® And Cigna's PPO Network Partnership

Kaiser's new collaboration with Cigna allows members exciting new travel coverage options to get urgent and emergency care from Cigna's national PPO network of physicians, hospitals, and urgent care c...

Anthem: Befitting is Now a Blue View Vision In-Network Eyewear Provider

Online eyewear provider Befitting has joined the Blue View Vision network, offering brand names like Ray-Ban, Oakley, and Calvin Klein with over 3,000 frames to choose from.

Guardian Webinar: The Role of Disability Insurance in Financial Wellness

What types of disability insurance should employers offer to help maximize employee income protection while encouraging a safe, smooth return to work?

Don't Miss Anthem's Upcoming Population Health Webinar on Strengthening Employee Behavioral Health

Join Anthem on their upcoming webinar to learn how they are connecting members to customized programs and personalized treatment to meet their unique needs before, during, and after physical and menta...

UnitedHealthcare Supports Employees with a Simpler Healthcare Experience

Employees now have higher expectations from their work and benefits. UnitedHealthcare is working to meet this need by helping employees make the most of their benefits.