03/31/2023
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03/30/2023
GeoBlue Prepare For Upcoming Getaways
Short-Term Travel Options From GeoBlue For some of your customers, fresh powder on the slopes and the crisp air in the mountains of Switzerland sound like the ultimate vacation. Others may be dream...
03/30/2023
Mutual of Omaha Webinar: Navigating the Intersection of Paid Leave and Disability Plans
Mutual of Omaha invites you to join, in partnership with DMEC, on Wednesday, April 12, to learn about how paid leave programs and disability plans intersect. Between the Family Medical Leave Act (F...
03/30/2023
Question of the Month: Why Would A Plan Need an ERISA Wrap Document?
Why would a plan need a wrap document? Question: Why do plans need wrap documents? Answer: Wrap documents are generally used for either (or both) of the following: Supplementing alrea...
03/30/2023
Webinar Replay: Three Life Insurance Mistakes
Three Life Insurance Mistakes and How to Avoid Them Life insurance is often an afterthought in the benefits world – premiums are low, claims are rare, and not a lot of complex compliance rules appl...
03/30/2023
Sutter Health Plus Plans for Ending of COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE)
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is planning for the federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) for COVID-19 to expire on May 11, 2023. Additionally, California’s COVID-19 State of Emergen...
03/29/2023
Health Net PPO Portfolio Update
Health Net Life Insurance Company Small Group PPO plans are no longer offered in the Covered California for Small Business (CCSB) marketplace as of January 1, 2023. Here’s what you need to know: ...
03/29/2023
Health Net Releases New Peak Season Incentive Program for 2023
Health Net is excited to release their upcoming NEW Peak Season Incentive Program for July 2023 through January 2024 new business effective dates! Meet your clients needs with Health Net Small busi...
03/29/2023
Health Net Q3 Updates at a Glance
2023 Portfolio Updates Rates Medical: Q3 2023 small business rates will have a 1.8% increase for HMO plans, and a 0.4% increase for PPO plans. Dental: No plan changes at this time. Vision...
03/29/2023
Humana To Focus On Employer Group Specialty Plans
Humana’s focus on Specialty plans complements health coverage and helps members’ overall well-being Humana’s decision to exit the Employer Group Commercial Medical Products business was a difficult...
03/29/2023
The Standard To Buy Anthem Life And Disability Business
Anthem wants to share with you an important update about their life and disability products. Anthem's parent company has signed a definitive agreement to sell its life and disability business to StanC...
03/29/2023
Webinar : Tuesday, April 18, 2023 - The End of the Pandemic Health Emergencies is Near
The End of the Public Health & National Emergencies is Near The White House originally announced that it intends to end both the national and public health emergencies on May 11, 2023. Howev...
03/28/2023
UnitedHealthcare Rate Update, July 2023
UnitedHealthcare has issued a rate update for Q3 2023. There are no changes to plan designs or underwriting guidelines. Quoting is now available. Statewide average change for the quarter shows the ...
03/28/2023
Sharp Health Plan Prescription Drug Data (RxDC) Survey Requirement
Employers should submit their information by May 1, 2023. Understanding the RxDC Report Under Section 204 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, insurance companies and employer-based health pl...
03/27/2023
UnitedHealthcare Supports People Affected By Severe Weather In California
UnitedHealthcare is taking immediate action to ensure customers and members are supported after recent severe weather in California. This information applies to affected individuals enrolled in fully ...
03/27/2023
Summit Employee Benefits Online Education Webinar Series - Q2 2023
Summit Employee Benefits Online Education Webinar Series – Q2 2023 Amwins Connect Insurance Services is once again a proud sponsor of Summit Employee Benefits Online Education. This allows us to of...
03/24/2023
UnitedHealthcare Training Sessions for SAMx and SAMx Level Funded Tools
Training sessions in April, May and June 2023 are now available for brokers quoting, enrolling and/or renewing small business groups for UnitedHealthcare. If you quote, enroll and/or renew fully insur...
03/24/2023
Kaiser Permanente®: Proactive Care Helps Employees and Employers
How much is mental health stigma costing business? Mental health conditions are common and treatable. So why don’t we talk about them as openly as physical conditions like diabetes or asthma? Be...
03/23/2023
Beam Webinar: The Ultimate Guide to Dental Benefits and How to Unlock New Revenue
Dental terminology can feel like learning another language, even for the most benefits-savvy broker. Each plan has nuances and caveats, such as coverage limitations, deductibles, maximum allowable cha...
03/23/2023
Sutter Health Plus Announces Rate and Benefit Pass for 3rd Quarter 2023
Sutter Health Plus has announced a rate and benefit pass for the 3rd quarter of 2023. Quoting is now available. Sutter Health Plus has a variety of affordable, comprehensive coverage options for bu...
03/22/2023