03/27/2023
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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
Anthem Offers Help for Members Impacted by the Winter Storm Emergency
Anthem has updated the temporary changes to health plan benefits to provide relief for members who live in California and are impacted by the winter storm emergency. The changes are in effect for the ...
03/22/2023
General Health & Oral Health – Are They Linked?
It’s easy to dismiss oral health as minor or even just cosmetic in nature. But nothing could be further from the truth! In fact, clinical research increasingly shows a very strong correlation betw...
03/22/2023
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. ...
03/22/2023
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...
03/22/2023
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...
03/22/2023
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...
03/20/2023
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 ...
03/16/2023
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...
03/16/2023
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...
03/16/2023
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...
03/16/2023
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...
03/16/2023
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...
03/15/2023
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...
03/15/2023
Upcoming Webinar for 2023 SMB Benefits & Employees Insights with Ease
In all likelihood, there will be some definite challenges in 2023. These include a cooling job market, hints of a coming recession, unclear return-to-office plans (and clear pushback from remote or hy...
03/15/2023
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...
03/15/2023
