04/20/2021
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04/20/2021
Self Insured Plans Are On the Rise
Self-insured plans are getting more popular according to an annual report by the Department of Labor. The recently released report is based on Form 5500 filings for 2017 and 2018. During that peri...
04/20/2021
UnitedHealthcare on COBRA and American Rescue Plan Act and Premium Tax Credits
On March 11, 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) was signed by President Biden and includes a provision for a COBRA continuation coverage premium subsidy of 100% for individuals and fami...
04/20/2021
UnitedHealthcare on COBRA and American Rescue Plan Act and Premium Tax Credits
On March 11, 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) was signed by President Biden and includes a provision for a COBRA continuation coverage premium subsidy of 100% for individuals and fami...
04/16/2021
Western Health Advantage Q3 Update
Western Health Advantage Q3 rates are now quoting and all plans and regions have received a rate pass. There are no plan changes. Contact your Amwins Connect Regional Sales Manager for more informa...
04/16/2021
Western Health Advantage Q3 Update
Western Health Advantage Q3 rates are now quoting and all plans and regions have received a rate pass. There are no plan changes. Contact your Amwins Connect Regional Sales Manager for more informa...
04/16/2021
Employer Mandate Collection Efforts for 2018
Many employers have recently received a Letter 226J from the IRS proposing that an employer shared responsibility payment (ESRP) is owed for the 2018 calendar year, which means the IRS has wrapped up ...
04/15/2021
Covered California Small Business Q3 Update
Covered California for Small Business (CCSB) Q3 rates are now quoting. As always with CCSB, actual rate changes may vary greatly by plan and region. Selling in Q3 will be even easier with CCSB's ne...
04/15/2021
Covered California Small Business Q3 Update
Covered California for Small Business (CCSB) Q3 rates are now quoting. As always with CCSB, actual rate changes may vary greatly by plan and region. Selling in Q3 will be even easier with CCSB's ne...
04/14/2021
Webinar Replay: COBRA Subsidy & The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
As a follow-up to our recent Compliance Alert, our COBRA partner, Primepay, provided a closer look at the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA). We reviewed the impact on employers and offered guida...
04/14/2021
Anthem Blue Cross of California Q3 Update
Anthem Blue Cross of California Q3 Update There are no plan changes. Anthem reports a low quarterly average increase of 1.0% for HMO plans and 0.8% for PPO plans. Their continued price advantage ...
04/14/2021
Anthem Blue Cross of California Q3 Update
Anthem Blue Cross of California Q3 Update There are no plan changes. Anthem reports a low quarterly average increase of 1.0% for HMO plans and 0.8% for PPO plans. Their continued price advantage ...
04/13/2021
Small Businesses Need Affordable Health Insurance Solutions
Many small businesses need solutions that would make it easier for them and their employees to afford and access health coverage, according to a report by the Small Business Majority and Families ...
04/13/2021
IRS Suspends Requirement to Repay Excess Advance Payments of The 2020 Premium Tax Credit
Under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, taxpayers no longer have to increase their tax liability by their excess advance payments of the Premium Tax Credit for tax year 2020. A taxpayer's exce...
04/13/2021
CoPower – Easy to Sell, Easy to Love
Brokers love selling ancillary benefits through CoPower because they can deliver choice, flexibility, and convenience to their clients. Through AMWINS Connect, CoPower comes with: A flat 10%...
04/13/2021
CoPower – Easy to Sell, Easy to Love
Brokers love selling ancillary benefits through CoPower because they can deliver choice, flexibility, and convenience to their clients. Through AMWINS Connect, CoPower comes with: A flat 10%...
04/08/2021
Catch a Great Cigna + Oscar Bonus Before July
Now through 7/15 effective dates, Cigna + Oscar is offering a huge bonus of $10,000 for groups enrolling with more than 50 employees. Cigna + Oscar is a good option for a variety of groups. ...
04/08/2021
Catch a Great Cigna + Oscar Bonus Before July
Now through 7/15 effective dates, Cigna + Oscar is offering a huge bonus of $10,000 for groups enrolling with more than 50 employees. Cigna + Oscar is a good option for a variety of groups. ...
04/07/2021
Department of Labor Releases COBRA Subsidy Website and Model Notices
The Department of Labor (DOL) has released model notices and a COBRA subsidy information website related to the COBRA subsidy that was passed as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA)...
04/07/2021
Covered California Small Business Announces Coming Portal Enhancements!
Covered California for Small Business is streamlining billing and adding features to save you time. Experience easier online updates and faster processing with new MyCCSB.com Portal enhancements, comi...
04/07/2021