04/16/2020
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04/15/2020
LISI Webinar: Answers to Employers' Top COVID-10 Questions
Invite your clients to this essential webinar for employers with pressing COVID-19-related questions on HR and benefits. The experts at Guardian HR and Benefit Comply, LLC will dive into key topics...
04/15/2020
CaliforniaChoice Announces Exciting Portfolio Changes
CaliforniaChoice is making three big portfolio changes for July 1, 2020 to reflect their ongoing commitment to simplifying access to care. Quoting for July 1, 2020 will be available on April 15, 2020....
04/15/2020
COVID-19 FAQs on Pre-Tax Benefits
As your clients respond to COVID-19, you may get questions on how employees’ pre-tax benefits may be affected. In this article, we feature some common FAQs. What happens to the flexible spending ac...
04/14/2020
Webinar: Introducing LISI’s Partnership with Humana
Join LISI and Humana as we launch our partnership. Learn how Humana’s affordable Group Dental, Vision, and Life plans provide key employee benefits while giving employers a low-cost way to enhance the...
04/14/2020
MetLife Holds Rates & Offers COVID-19 Support
MetLife will hold rates (no rate increase) for all renewals with June 1, 2020 to September 1, 2020 renewal dates for groups with fewer than 500 lives. MetLife is also offering comprehensive solutions ...
04/13/2020
United Healthcare Hosts COVID–19 FAQ Webinars This Week
United Healthcare is hosting a series of COVID–19 FAQ Webinars for brokers and employers. Brokers and consultants: Tuesday, April 14, 1:00PM to 2:00PM Guest speaker: Richard Migliori, M.D., Exec...
04/13/2020
Kaiser Permanente® Offers Mental Health App to Members
Kaiser Permanente® members now have access to a free mental health app called myStrength. Members in most regions can download the app using their kp.org sign-in information on their smartphone, compu...
04/13/2020
Premier Access Holds Rates for Small & Large Groups
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Premier is retaining rates in the immediate term. Rates for Employer Groups with Fewer than 500 Employees Premier Access will retain rates (no rate chang...
04/10/2020
Anthem Blue Cross Extends COVID-19 SEP Through April 15
Anthem Blue Cross is extending the Special Enrollment Period (SEP) through April 15, 2020 for an April 1, 2020 effective date. The SEP is available to employees in fully insured small and large groups...
04/10/2020
Anthem Introduces COVID-19 Resources for Consumers, Care Providers and Community Partners
Anthem Blue Cross has joined with Psych Hub, a free digital hub to help members with the stress resulting from COVID-19. This hub brings together a variety of resources to help members cope with socia...
04/10/2020
Covered California for Small Business Makes It Easy to Get Required Docs for COVID-19 SBA Loans
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is providing disaster assistance loans for Small Businesses affected by COVID-19. Supporting documentation is required, which can include health benefit invoice...
04/09/2020
Introducing LISI’s Partnership with ThinkHR
Thanks to our new partnership with ThinkHR, you can enhance your value to clients with a platform for HR guidance, time-saving checklists, forms, training, and access to live support from HR experts. ...
04/09/2020
Get the Power of Choice with the VSP EasyOptions Vision Plan
VSP® EasyOptions is the industry’s first vision plan that lets employees and their family members choose from a variety of upgrades at the time of service. VSP members get access to care from great ey...
04/08/2020
IRS Releases Guidance on FFCRA Tax Credit
The IRS has released guidance and sample forms related to the tax credit available to private employers with fewer than 500 employees who are required to provide Paid Sick Leave and Expanded FMLA leav...
04/07/2020
Blue Shield of California Premium Payment Program
Blue Shield of California is supporting customers who have been impacted financially due to novel coronavirus (COVID-19. They are introducing flexible premium payment options to help ensure coverage t...
04/07/2020
Health Net Makes SEP For Individual & Family Plans Available Through Covered California As Well As On Off-Exchange Plans
During this challenging time, Health Net wants to help individuals and families access the care they need. Covered California is offering a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) through June 30, 2020, to...
04/07/2020
Oscar Helps Members Cope With COVID-19 Stress
Oscar Health is helping members cope with the stress and emotional impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in several ways: Virtual mental health visits – Doctor on Demand provides virtual therapy and o...
04/07/2020
MetLife Holds Rates for Small Business Groups
MetLife recognizes the challenges that small businesses face as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Early next week, group customers with fewer than 500 lives will get a notification that MetLife will ...
04/07/2020
Sutter Health Expands Network in Santa Cruz County
Effective April 1, 2020, Sutter Health Plus is expanding their network in Santa Cruz County to include primary care physicians with Dignity Health Medical Group-Dominican. The Sutter Health Plus n...
04/07/2020