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UnitedHealthcare Harmony Network Expansion Announcement

UnitedHealthcare SignatureValue® Harmony plan (HMO) just got better. This unique collaboration between UnitedHealthcare and local providers offers access to, patient-focused health care for employer-s...

Hoag joins Anthem’s Priority Select Network starting 1/1/22

Anthem Blue Cross is excited to announce that Hoag will be joining the Priority Select HMO network for both small and large group. Your clients have had access to Hoag providers through Anthem's tr...

Join Health Net's Selling Small Group 101 Webinar

Would you like to learn more on how to sell Small Group Health Coverage in the California market? Join us for a Health Net 101 webinar to learn the advantages of selling Small Group coverage. Ad...

Employers Have Expanded Pre-Deductible Coverage with HSA-Eligible Plans

In response to IRS Notice 2019-45, 76% of large employers with HSA-eligible plans have expanded pre-deductible coverage for medications and services that prevent the exacerbation of chronic cond...

COVID-19 Is Driving Benefit Choices

An Aflac survey reveals that the COVID-19 pandemic is driving benefit choices among employees; anxiety and burnout is widespread; and many employers underestimate their employees’ financial challe...

Humana Offers Bundling Bonus

The Humana Bundling Bonus lets brokers earn an extra $500. To earn a bonus, place new specialty lines of coverage with the same employer and initial effective date of coverage of January 1, 2022. Get ...

Cigna + Oscar Q1 2022 Update

Cigna + Oscar has a small increase on average of 0.3%. Cigna + Oscar has several exciting changes for 2022. Quoting is now available. 18 plans will be offered: 4 Bronze, 5 Silver, 5 Gold, and 4 Pla...

Q4 Club ─ Resources at Your Fingertips

Let’s get started on your most successful Q4 ever! Here you’ll find all the Q4 tools and information you need in one placeGet easy access to quoting, essential compliance tools, open enrollment resour...

Kaiser Permanente® Introduces Video Library

Just in time for your open enrollment meetings, Kaiser Permanente® has released new videos to aid in your presentations. This series can help you differentiate the value provided by Kaiser. Topics inc...

Cigna + Oscar Q1 2022 Updates Webinar

Join Cigna + Oscar for updates on their 2022 Portfolio which now includes PPO Options! Learn more about their relaxed underwriting and get insights on competitive positioning. Register Date: Tu...

2022 Affordability Percentage Decreased

In Revenue Procedure 2021-36, the IRS decreased the affordability percentage from 9.83% to 9.61% for 2021. This percentage determines which applicable large employers may face penalties under §4980H(b...

CaliforniaChoice® Rate Update for Q1 2022

CaliforniaChoice has issued new medical rates for January through March 2022 effective dates. Quoting is now available. Overall there is a small rate adjustment for Q1 2022; some plans have a rate ...

UnitedHealthcare Extends Offer for 5% Second-Year Rate Cap on Dental

UnitedHealthcare is extending their second-year dental rate cap offer through December 2022. Groups that add new dental coverage are eligible for a 5% second-year rate cap. Here are the guidelines: ...

Metlife's 19th Annual Employee Benefits Trends Study

For globally-mobile employees, it has been an exceptionally stressful year, compared to their domestic peers. However, globally-mobile emploees are more engaged with their employee and report high...

Blue Shield of California Updates on the Consolidated Appropriations Act

The Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) of 2021 outlines various healthcare related provisions impacting health plans, our clients, and our members. Today Blue Shield is providing updates on the Ins...

Blue Shield of California 2022 Portfolio & Rate Update

Blue Shield is pleased to announce Q1 2022 rates are now available for quoting. First-quarter 2022 rate action is a statewide average of 1.2%. Portfolio Updates Heading into Q1, you’ll find mini...

Webinar Replay: Regulatory Update on COVID Vaccinations, Surprise Billing Rules, Draft 2021 Employer Reporting Instructions

In this webinar, our partners at BenefitComply provide an overview of the most recent agency FAQs on coverage of COVID vaccinations and wellness program incentives tied to vaccination status, we’ll di...

Effective January 1, 2022, UnitedHealthcare Select Plus members in California are encouraged to choose a PCP

Primary care physicians can help California members find and access the right care at the right time. Effective Jan. 1, 2022, UnitedHealthcare Select Plus plan members are encouraged to choose a pr...

Anthem Blue Cross of California Provider Termination: Prime Healthcare Hospitals

Anthem Blue Cross would like to inform you that the below Prime Healthcare Hospitals have terminated their Commercial Hospital Agreement effective September 16, 2021. These hospitals are no longer par...

House Bill Could Significantly Alter Health Benefits

The House Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce committees have advanced parts of the Democrats' $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation package, also known as the Build Back Better Act. " According ...

Anthem Blue Cross of California Announces Premium Deferral Option

As we approach the height of peak season, you may be considering submitting your November, December, and January cases early. However, money may be tight. Anthem is offering new cases the option to de...