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Kaiser Permanente and Prescription Drug Data Collection Reporting (RxDC) Requirements

As part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, Kaiser Permanente is required to submit information about prescription drug and health care spending on behalf of all fully insured and self-funded grou...

Kaiser Permanente® Announces Health Views For Business Webinar: Reimagining Benefits For Your Diverse Workforce

Kaiser Permanente® would like to invite you to the final 2022 webinar in their quarterly series that provides fresh perspectives on industry and business dynamics to help your clients better support e...

Health Net's Extra Measure of Protection For Members

The flu season is here and Health Net understands members have no time to get sick. This year, they have partnered with Kinsa to pilot a program offering free local illness alerts. By signing up, memb...

Aetna and Prescription Drug Data Collection Reporting (RxDC) Requirements

As part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA), which was signed into law on December 27, 2020, health insurance issuers and group health plans are required to submit information about pre...

Sharp Health Plan and Prescription Drug Data Collection Reporting (RxDC) Requirements

The Transparency in Coverage rule requires health plans to share health care costs for members to make informed decisions on how they receive care. There are two main phases of the rule. The first ...

UnitedHealthcare and Prescription Drug Data Collection Reporting (RxDC) Requirements

Under the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA), health insurers offering group or individual health coverage and self-funded (ASO) group health plans are required to report data annually regarding pr...

Anthem and Prescription Drug Data Collection Reporting (RxDC) Requirements

Anthem sent an email to employers in September outlining Prescription Drug Data Collection (RxDC) reporting requirements that begin December 27, 2022. The RxDC reporting provision of the Consolidat...

Why CCSB for SEP?

With the Special Enrollment Period (SEP) approaching, Covered California for Small Business (CCSB) is a great way to give employees choice. CCSB's goal is to provide access to medical insurance for Ca...

Kaiser Permanente®: Covid-19 Vaccine Boosters for People 5 and up

With holiday gatherings just around the corner, it’s important for employees to protect themselves and their loved ones by getting an updated COVID-19 booster and/or a Flu Shot. To better protect a...

Health Net's Notice of Changes to Coverage Terms for 2023

Health Net Commercial Small and Large Group Evidence of Coverage (EOC) booklets, for plans effective January 1, 2023 and later, will contain the updates as shown in the Notice of Changes links below. ...

Sutter Health Plus Premium Payment Options

Sutter Health Plus accepts premium payments online or by bill pay, check, automated clearing house, or wire. Options for conveniently making payments online now include: Initial Premium Payment – N...

Webinar Replay: Notices and Disclosures

In this webinar, our partners at BenefitComply discuss common questions about required notices and a compliant method of distribution as we approach open enrollment season. In this presentation we wil...

MediExcel Q1 Updates at a Glance

2023 Portfolio updates MediExcel's Q1 rates are now available for quoting. Plans remain the same with some slight benefit changes. Rates MediExcel's full network HMO plans show a statewide in...

Blue Shield of California and Aspire Health Team Up

On October 24, 2022, Blue Shield of California issued a press release outlining their partnership with Aspire Health. In the release, Blue Shield states their partnership will create a new health main...

Q4-2022 Compliance Webinar Series for Brokers & Clients

Amwins Connect Insurance Services is a proud sponsor of Summit Employee Benefits Online Education. This allows us to offer you free exclusive access to the upcoming webinar. You are invited to regi...

Anthem Reaches Agreement with Stanford Health

Anthem has reached a multi-year agreement with Stanford health. As previously announced, Stanford Health issued a notice to terminate its Commercial Contracting Hospital Agreement with Anthem Blue ...

Health Net Recognized by Newsweek Statista

Newsweek-Statista has recognized Health Net as one of America’s Best in Customer Service for the second year in a row! This is a direct reflection of Health Net’s commitment to you, your clients - and...

Kaiser Permanente® Releases Small Group 2023 Medicare Part D and Self Service Features

Use the following new materials Kaiser has released to help your clients make informed decisions about their health care coverage. Check out the new small business Summary of Benefits and Covera...

Traveling Kaiser Permanente® Members Can Get 24/7 Virtual Care Across The U.S.

This makes it easier and faster to get high-quality care, at no cost to members on most plans. Learn more about the different care options for traveling employees. Please contact your ...

UnitedHealthcare Portfolio & Rate Update, Q1 2023

UnitedHealthcare has released their Q1 2023 portfolio. 2023 Enrollment Forms and SOB/SBC's documents are pending release. Rate Update QUARTERLY CHANGE NORTHERN CA SOUTHERN C...

Fixing The Family Glitch: IRS Final Rules for Family Coverage Affordability

The IRS has issued final regulations that change the way employer-sponsored plan affordability is calculated when determining if a family is eligible for a premium tax credit (PTC) when purchasing ind...