08/11/2022
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08/11/2022
Sutter Health Plus Premium Rates and Trends for Group and Individual Coverage
According to the California Association of Health Plans, health plan premiums for the coming year are influenced by several factors, including the return of pre-pandemic medical trends, an increase in...
08/11/2022
Aetna Webinar: Announcing New CVS Health Virtual Care Solutions for 2023
CVS Health Virtual Primary CareTM and CVS Health Virtual CareTM Launches Nationally January 1, 2023 You are invited to attend a training on the upcoming launch of two new virtual care solutions. Jo...
08/10/2022
Health Net: Stay Informed About the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA)
As part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA), 2021 (H.R. 133), the No Surprises Act (the “Act”) promotes transparency of health care costs and consumer protection by requiring providers, healt...
08/10/2022
MediExcel's Q4 Carrier Update
Here are the Top five things you need to know to sell MediExcel! Enter to Win one of five $1,000 VISA gift cards when you sell from September through January. Rate Pass for Q4 Small Groups ...
08/10/2022
MediExcel's Q4 Incentive
Win one of five $1000 VISA gift cards from MediExcel! Enter to win one of five $1,000 VISA gift cards this benefit season on new Small Group sales effective September - January. To participate, reg...
08/10/2022
UnitedHealthcare Extends 5% Second-Year Rate Cap on Dental, through June 2023
UnitedHealthcare is extending their second-year dental rate cap offer through June 2023. Groups that add new dental coverage are eligible for a 5% second-year rate cap. Here are the guidelines: ...
08/10/2022
Webinar Replay: What’s in the Inflation Reduction Act?
Congress appears poised to pass the Inflation Reduction Act this week. Bob Radecki, from our partner BenefitComply, will update you on what benefits related provisions made it into the legislation, an...
08/09/2022
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) Influence Well-Being Programs
Eighty-one percent of large and mid-sized employers say their DE&I strategy influences their well-being program, according to a survey by the Business Group on Health. Also, 82% say they commu...
08/09/2022
Employers Expand Flexible Benefits for a Diverse Workforce
Employers are changing benefits to appeal to a diverse workforce. Versatile medical and voluntary benefits, in addition to compensation, are helping them retain and attract talent, according to a ...
08/09/2022
5 California Health Plans Sign Advanced Primary Care Agreement
Aetna, Blue Shield of California, Health Net, Oscar, and UnitedHealthcare signed an agreement to increase investment and access to advanced primary care. The initiative is a first-of-its-kind to s...
08/09/2022
Compliance Brief: Gender Nondiscrimination Considerations
Coverage for gender-related treatment and services is an evolving issue. Over the past decade, however, legislation, regulations and court decisions all suggest that failure to provide equal access t...
08/09/2022
Update to the Women’s Preventive Services Guidelines
This is a reminder that the HHS Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) issued updated prevent services guidelines for women and it was approved December 30, 2021. Non-grandfathered pla...
08/08/2022
Health Net Network Update
Health Net's relationship with Tenet Healthcare Corporation is longstanding and valued. Structural contract changes are being negotiated to keep increases in health care costs in check. Health Net ...
08/04/2022
Health Cost Transparency Guide for Employers
The Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA), No Surprises Act (NSA), and the Transparency in Coverage Final Rule (TiC Final Rule) impose several new requirements on employer-sponsored group health plans...
08/04/2022
2023 Affordability Percentage Decreased
In Revenue Procedure 2022-34, the IRS slightly decreased the affordability percentage from 9.61% to 9.12% for 2023. This percentage determines which applicable large employers may face penalties under...
08/03/2022
Anthem Blue Cross First Month Premium Deferral for New Business
As we approach peak season Anthem wants to encourage you to submit your September – January cases early to ensure members have their coverage in place and ID cards in hand. Anthem realizes that mon...
08/02/2022
Health Net's Large Group Portfolio: New and Improved for 2023
For 2023, Health Net will transition to Enhanced Choice as the single quoted portfolio for California Large Group. Enhanced Choice will continue to utilize the “Pick Your Plan, Pick Your Network” stra...
08/02/2022
7 Crucial Trends in Group Health Insurance
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality released a comprehensive survey of employer-sponsored health insurance including offer rates, enrollments, deductibles, and premiums. While many fact...
07/28/2022
MetLife Legal Plans For Employees When They Need It Most
MetLife Legal Plans provide easy-to-use, cost-effective legal services for employees. With a legal plan, groups can provide real value to the employee benefits package by giving employees access to at...
07/28/2022
