08/31/2022
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08/30/2022
Aetna AFA Admin Credit Programs Sept 2022 - Jan 2023
Aetna is excited to announce their new and improved Administrative Credit Programs for AFA groups. These programs are available to groups enrolling with September 2022 through January 2023 effective d...
08/30/2022
Aetna New Virtual Dentistry Provider for Aetna Dental PPO Members
When it comes to dental care, the goal is to give members access to a dental provider whenever they need it- especially when there’s an emergency. That’s why Aetna is pleased to announce their new ...
08/30/2022
Important updates to Blue Shield’s Employer Enrollment Tool
Based on your feedback and Blue Shield's continued effort to improve their technology and your experience, they have some exciting enhancements in the works for their Employer Enrollment Tool. To i...
08/30/2022
Employer Health Care Costs to Increase 6.5%
Average costs for U.S. employers that pay for their employees' health care will increase 6.5% in 2023 to more than $13,800 per employee. That’s up from $13,020 in 2022, according to Aon. The analy...
08/25/2022
Health Net: Transparency in Coverage Final Rules
The Departments of the Treasury, Labor and Health and Human Services issued the Transparency in Coverage final rules (85 FR 72158) on November 12, 2020. The final rules require non-grandfathered group...
08/24/2022
Webinar Replay: MLR Rebates: Overview and Issues
It is time for Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) rebates again. his week’s session, our partners at BenefitComply will provide an overview of the requirements applicable to carrier MLR rebates and will review ...
08/23/2022
The Biggest Health Care Worries for Large Employers
Large employers are deeply concerned about unsustainable health care costs, the pandemic’s devastating effects on their employees’ health, and the need for a more positive and sustainable health c...
08/23/2022
How Health Plans Are Improving Mental Health Care
Health plans are making mental health support more accessible and affordable, according to a survey by AHIP: Telehealth: 100% provide coverage for tele-behavioral health services In-Networ...
08/23/2022
Guardian Webinar: A Deep Dive into Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Since fewer than half of U.S. working adults have $2,500 saved for a medical emergency, employers are challenged with how to support the mental, physical, and financial wellness of those who need help...
08/22/2022
Guardian Updates Process to Make it Easier to Work with GAs
Guardian has good news to share with you! They have made updates to General Agent (GA) policies that will make it easier to do business with Guardian for both GA partners and brokers. The changes will...
08/19/2022
Has the Prescription Drug Reporting Requirement Been Delayed?
Question: I’ve heard that the prescription drug reporting requirement under the transparency rules was delayed. Does this mean I don’t need to worry about any impending requirements? Answer: T...
08/19/2022
Kaiser Permanente® Small Group- January 2023 Rates and Plan/Benefits Information
Kaiser Permanente® has announced their January 2023 rates and benefits. All plan medical and ancillary plans have rate changes for January 2023. The one exception is + Child Dental with metal HM...
08/19/2022
Kaiser Permanente's® Answers to COVID-19 Self-Test Questions
Kaiser Permanente® is addressing COVID-19 Self-Test questions as classrooms reopen for this fall, people continue to travel, and COVID-19 cases rise. It’s important that everyone continues safe practi...
08/16/2022
A Small Window to Address Steeper Health Insurance Costs
Employers expect health benefit costs to rise an average of 5.6% per employee in 2023, according to a Mercer survey. “Employers have a small window to get out in front of sharper increases coming...
08/16/2022
Workers Want More Help Choosing Health Insurance
Many working Americans don’t know where to turn for health insurance questions, so 62% stay with the same plan every year, according to a survey by The Harris Poll. They often misunderstand basic ...
08/12/2022
Important Guidelines Affecting Women’s Preventive Services
The HHS Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) issued updated preventive services guidelines for women, which it approved on December 30, 2021. (87 Fed. Reg. 1763). The requirements are e...
08/12/2022
Kaiser Permanente® Announces Cancer Care Webinar: What Every Employer Should Know
With 1 in 4 employer health care dollars spent on cancer treatment, do your clients’ businesses have a proactive plan for managing these costs? Help your clients keep preventive cancer care top of ...
08/12/2022
Kaiser Permanente® Makes Getting Care While Traveling Easier
If your clients’ employees need emergency or urgent care while traveling outside of Kaiser Permanente® states, Kaiser Permanente HMO and EPO members have access to the Cigna PPO Network beginning Augu...
08/12/2022
Kaiser Permanente® Helps Your Clients Cut Flu-related Absences
Encourage your Kaiser Permanente® large group clients to sign up for worksite flu shot clinics to help keep their employees healthy during flu season. There's a 6-week lead time to set up a clinic and...
08/12/2022
