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Health Net 2020 MLR Rebates in September

Small Group Clients who had Health Net of California, Inc. HMO plans in 2020 will receive a rebate of a portion of the premium as required under the ACA. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires heal...

Humana Partners with Jet Dental® for Pop-up Dental Clinics

Effective immediately, Humana is partnering with Jet Dental® to offer onsite pop-up dental clinics to our employer groups. This partnership allows Humana to offer easy and convenient onsite dental ser...

Humana’s TRUE Dental Insurance

Humana Dental plans include: Preventive services (Type 1) include 3 routine and 4 periodontal cleanings, covered at 100%, with no waiting periods between cleanings Extended max benefit that co...

Have You Taken Advantage of Kaiser Permanente®’s Total Replacement Reward?

Through December 31, 2021, you’ll earn a one-time reward when Kaiser Permanente® is the sole carrier for any of your new or renewing groups. The Total Replacement reward is only available for each qua...

Kaiser Permanente® Announces 2022 Update

Kaiser Permanente® plans has released their 2022 portfolio and quoting is now available through December 31, 2022. There is only one rate adjustment for 2022; 2022 rates are valid through December 31,...

Dual Contribution: Even More Choice with Covered California Small Business

Effective September 1, 2021, groups may select dual contribution through Covered California Small Business. CCSB will not monitor groups and groups may define the classes. Contact your AmwinsConne...

Explore the New Covered California Small Business

The new portal for Covered California Small Business launched September 1, 2021. Have you checked it out yet at MyCCSB.com? With the new enhancements you'll be able to view real-time payments, submit ...

Humana Updates Dental Waiting Period Guidelines for Groups 5+

Effective November 1, 2021, Humana has removed waiting periods for employer-sponsored dental groups of 5+ enrolled. It is important to note that these groups must meet a minimum of 50% participation (...

Blue Shield of California Auto Digital Opt-In at Enrollment

Blue Shield of California is expanding efforts to reach members digitally, encouraging them to register for an online account at blueshieldca.com to access benefits and manage their healthcare more ea...

Kaiser Permanente® Makes Renewals Faster and Easier Online

Beginning September 1, 2021, Kaiser Permanente® small group renewals will be available only on account.kp.org, unless clients request paper renewals by mail. With online renewals, you’ll be able to: ...

2022 ACA Play or Pay Mandate Cheat Sheet

Amwins Connect has created an all-in-one cheat sheet on the Play or Pay Employer Mandate for 2022. You can easily find information on the penalties for not offering insurance or not offering affor...

Health Net Announces Participation Promo

Health Net has released new underwriting promos for groups effecitve 9/1 through Q4. New for both Enhanced Choice A and Enhanced Choice B: Employees enrolled on another carrier through the same emp...

Anthem Blue Cross 2020 MLR Rebates will Mail by the End of August

Anthem groups and Individual members in 10 states will receive 2020 medical loss ratio (MLR) rebates this year. Rebates will be mailed by the end of August. This is the second year in a row they maile...

“No Surprises Act” Update

The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (CAA), also called the “No Surprises Act” required all health insurance carriers and employers that offer group coverage to provide increased transparen...

Handling MLR Rebates Webinar

Amwins Connect is a proud sponsor of Summit Employee Benefits Online Education It’s that time of year again! Employers who sponsor a fully-insured group health plan may be receiving a Medical Loss ...

The Advantage of Cigna + Oscar’s Care Team

You live and breath insurance. Your groups might not. You did an excellent job at open enrollment explaining the plan, but that was months ago. And navigating benefits when a member most needs them is...

Covered California Small Business Countdown to the New Portal

Mark your calendar for Wednesday, September 1st to log in and explore MyCCSB.com. With NEW portal enhancements you'll be able to view real-time payments, submit employee enrollments, changes, and term...

SF Issues Updates to 2022 HCSO Requirements

The San Francisco Health Care Security Ordinance (SF HCSO) requires employers with San Francisco employees to meet specific healthcare expenditure-related obligations. The San Francisco Office of ...

Humana Employer Self Service Portal Overview Training

You are invited to Humana’s Humana Employer Self Service Portal Overview Training. This training covers: Employer Registration at Humana.com ID Cards Reports Managing your bill online S...

Health Net Kick Start Bonus

In addition to Health Net's additional compensation and member incentive bonuses, Health Net is also offering a Kick Start Bonus for new brokers. Sell your first and second Health Net small group ...

PrimePay’s Enhanced Broker Concierge Partner Incentive Program

To show appreciation for your partnership, PrimePay is enhancing their Broker Concierge Partner Program in 2021 to introduce new partner incentives that include separate bonus amounts for new business...