05/05/2023
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05/05/2023
UnitedHealthcare Expands Rewards Program to Key Accounts
Effective July 1, 2023, fully insured key accounts will be able to access UHC Rewards. Key accounts using Motion, Rally, or SimplyEngaged will migrate to UHC Rewards at their next renewal.
05/04/2023
Blue Shield of California Small Business Incentive Program, 2023
Earn Producer Rewards points through the Small Business Incentive Program, now through January 2024.
05/04/2023
Webinar Replay: When Are Short Plan Years Permitted
When Are Short Plan Years Permitted May 3, 2023 In this webinar, Benefit Comply will discuss the various compliance considerations that must be reviewed when an employer group health plan decide...
05/04/2023
UnitedHealthcare Introduces New Functionality for Eligibility Verification Audits
Starting in May 2023, UnitedHealthcare is introducing a new development in eServices, intended to streamline the eligibility verification audit process for small groups.
05/04/2023
Reminder - May 16, 2023 Summit Employee Benefits Webinar
Reminder - May 16, 2023 Summit Employee Benefits Webinar 5500 Reporting – Tips and Tricks Amwins Connect Insurance Services is once again a proud sponsor of Summit Employee Benefits Online Educa...
05/03/2023
UnitedHealthcare EAP and Mental Health Provider Information
UnitedHealthcare has seen increasing interest in their Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and mental health offerings in recent weeks. Here you can find the latest information.
05/03/2023
UnitedHealthcare Peloton App Membership Offer Ends July 1
The UnitedHealthcare Peloton App Membership offer will be sunsetting for all groups on July 1, 2023.
05/02/2023
Covered California Planned Maintenance Announcement
CCSB will be conducting planned maintenance their CRM; the CCSB portal is still available for transactions.
05/02/2023
A Guide to Non-Discrimination Rules and Testing for Self-Insured Group Health Plans
A Guide to Non-Discrimination Testing for Self-Insured Group Health PlansMost employer group benefit plans provide tax-advantaged benefits and are subject to non-discrimination rules to discourage emp...
05/01/2023
Anthem CA Plans for End of the Public Health Emergency (PHE)
COVID-19 PHE benefits extended six months in California for fully insured - option for ASO groups The federal COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) will end May 11, 2023. California state law exte...
04/29/2023
A Guide to Non-Discrimination Rules and Testing for Fully Insured Group Health Plans
A Guide to Non-Discrimination Testing for Fully Insured Group Health PlansMost employer group benefit plans provide tax-advantaged benefits and are subject to non-discrimination rules to discourage em...
04/28/2023
UnitedHealthcare Plans for End of COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE)
[Updated] UnitedHealthcare has released their guidelines for COVID-19 coverage after May 11, 2023. These apply to their fully insured plans, and are recommended for their self-funded customers.
04/28/2023
UnitedHealthcare New Sales and Conversion Bonus
Sell new fully insured or level-funded plans and earn a bonus between now and September 30, 2023. Plus, earn even more bonuses for converting fully insured plans to level-funded plans!
04/27/2023
Health Net Plans for End of COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE)
The Federal Public Health Emergency (PHE), as related to the COVID-19 pandemic, will end on May 11, 2023. Although the Federal PHE ends on May 11, 2023, California state laws add six months to the ...
04/27/2023
§4980H (Employer Mandate) Requirements and Penalties
Reminder: The employer mandate under §4980H of the ACA remains in effect and requires compliance to avoid potential penalties for applicable large employers (ALEs).
04/27/2023
The Braidwood Decision and Coverage of Preventive Health Services
The Braidwood Decision and Coverage of Preventive Health Services Date Issued: April 2023 Background The Affordable Care Act (ACA) amended the Public Health Service (PHS) Act to require non-g...
04/26/2023
Webinar Replay: Braidwood Preventive Care Decision
Do Plans Still Have to Cover ACA Preventive Care? April 19, 2023 Following a recent U.S. District Court decision placing a national injunction on the enforcement of certain agency recommendation...
04/26/2023
Aetna Releases Plan Changes for the End of the Public Health Emergency (PHE)
Aetna has released a summary of the plan changes that will occur as a result of the end of the Public Health Emergency, which will be shared with plan sponsors.
04/25/2023
Western Health Advantage A Note From Their Pharmacy Director: Insulin Pumps
Effective March 1, 2023, WHA began covering the Omnipod DASH and the Omnipod 5 insulin management delivery systems for insulin-dependent diabetes with prior authorization through the pharmacy benefit....
04/25/2023
