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Aetna Plans for Ending of COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE)

On January 30, 2023, the federal government announced that the two national emergencies addressing COVID-19, the Public Health Emergency (PHE) and the national emergency, will end on May 11, 2023. ...

Blue Shield of California Bulletin on Bank Closures

Blue Shield of California is aware of the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank (SB) closures by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and that the FDIC established the Deposit Insu...

Delta Dental Offers Tools to Help Members Maximize Their Benefits

Understanding the cost of dental care can sometimes be confusing, but being a Delta Dental member can bring access to savings, resources and tools to help clients and members improve their oral health...

Most Employers Now Required to File Electronic IRS Information Returns Beginning in 2024

Most Employers Now Required to File Electronic Information Returns Beginning in 2024 On February 21, 2023, the IRS released Final Rules amending the existing requirements related to mandatory e-fil...

Aetna Prescription Drug Data (RxDC) Survey Requirement

Data collection requirement for all Aetna small group plan sponsors Prescription drug data reporting submission due 4/1 Prescription Drug Data Collection (RxDC) reporting for the 2022 reference ...

Don't Miss Anthem's March 23 webinar about new Virtual-First plans

Register now for Anthem's Ask the Expert webinar on March 23, 2023, to learn about their new Virtual-First plans. Virtual-First plans are built on Anthem's digital platform that enables more personali...

IRS Announces ACA Pay or Play Penalties for 2024

IRS Announces ACA Pay or Play Penalties for 2024 The IRS released 2024 penalty amounts on March 9, 2023. This notice is related to the ACA Employer Mandate Penalties. The IRS notice can be reviewed...

Guardian: Meeting The Evolving Needs Of Dental Consumers

Guardian is here to inspire your well-being and give you something to smile about. Access to good dental benefits is increasingly critical to one’s ability to feel, think, and perform their best. That...

Guardian Dental Fundamentals: In-Demand Benefits That Support Well-Being

Guardian sees a renewed appreciation for dental benefits with 10 times as many US adults saying the pandemic made them value their dental benefits more than prior to the pandemic. With access to compr...

Cigna Announces Formulary Changes for July 2023

As clients and customers continue to face financial burdens, lowering drug costs is more important than ever. Cigna's July 2023 formulary changes – which encompass our low-net drug cost approach – cen...

On The Ground With Beth Soberg, CEO Of West Region With UnitedHealthcare Employer & Individual

In a recent article, Beth Soberg, CEO of West Region with UnitedHealthcare Employer & Individual discusses how knowing our market informs their strategic cost-management approach. Read the full ar...

Western Health Advantage Updates & Resources

Western Health Advantage (WHA) is offering the following updates and resources. Members can save on fitness memberships! Western Health Advantage members can save money on staying fit with the Acti...

RxDC Information At Your Fingertips!

RxDC Information At Your Fingertips! Our broker partners and their clients have many questions on this latest topic and Amwins Connect website can assist you with answers. Brokers should be info...

Western Health Advantage: 1095 Form Update

It's that time again! In preparation for annual tax reporting, your employees will likely ask for their Form 1095-B. While members may not need to submit this form with their tax returns, they may nee...

Western Health Advantage and Prescription Drug Data Collection Reporting (RxDC) Requirements

The RxDC is a data report required under section 204 of the CAA. This report requires health insurance issuers and group health plans to submit information about prescription drug and health care spen...

HealthEquity & WHA HDHPs: An Integrated Partnership

Western Health Advantages’ HSA-compatible High-Deductible Health Plans (HDHP) provide comprehensive care with the benefit of control over care expenditures. When an HDHP is bundled with a health savin...

Anthem Blue Cross RxDC Premium Reporting for Employers

Important premium information needed for the 2023 Prescription Drug Data Collection submission Anthem needs help collecting monthly average premium information required for Prescription Drug Data C...

Health Net Renews with Riverside Medical Clinic

Great news! Health Net has reached an agreement with Riverside Medical Clinic (PPG # 2946) to continue to be contracted with Health Net for all products that participate with Riverside Medical Clinic....

Kaiser Permanente®: Act Now - Form Completion Required by Employers for Federal Reporting Under CAA

As part of pharmacy reporting under the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA), 2021, Kaiser Permanente is required to submit information on prescription drugs and healthcare spending to CMS. To help e...