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MediExcel | Important Changes to Small Group Underwriting Requirements Effective July 1, 2025

Currently MediExcel permits enrollment of a single employee under select small group plans. The segment of groups enrolling fewer than five primary members has had its unique challenges.Effective July...

PCORI Support for Small Group Aetna AFA Clients

The Patient Centered Outcomes Research (PCORI) fee helps fund research that provides insight on things such as health outcomes, clinical effectiveness and more. This filing and fee payment is the resp...

Anthem | 2024 Prescription Drug Data Collection Submission Completed

Anthem has successfully submitted the 2024 Prescription Drug Data Collection (RxDC) files on May 29, 2025.

Blue Shield | Large Group Pharmacy Updates for 2026

Blue Shield is introducing a lower premium prescription rider for Enhanced Rx $15/20%/30%/40% and new weigh loss pharmacy riders.

Blue Shield | RxDC Reports Submitted to CMS

Blue Shield has successfully submitted 2025 Prescription Drug Cost data reports to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

Kaiser Permanente Webinar | Thriving Through Change: Building Employee Resilience and Wellbeing - Empowering Health Series

Thriving Through Change: Building Employee Resilience and Wellbeing - Empowering Health Series Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2025 Time: 11:00 AM Pacific Daylight Presenters: Tim Lao, Health & Wellness...

Kaiser Permanente Webinar | Advancing Cancer Care

Advancing Cancer Care with Kaiser Permanente: A webinar featuring leading cancer care specialists Saturday, June 7, from 10 a.m. to noon Pacific timeAdvancing Cancer Care with Kaiser Permanente is abo...

Sutter Health Plan Bay Area Urgent Care Network Expansion

Great news in the Bay! Sutter Health Plan is adding five in-network urgent care locations:1390 Market Street, Suite 109, San Francisco1998 Market Street, San Francisco2131 Irving Street, San Francisco...

Blue Shield Large Group Expands Medical Plans for 2026

Blue Shield is excited to add 14 plans to the 2026 large group plan portfolio.

Guardian Expands Access to GuardianWell

Guardian knows your clients are very purposeful about the benefits they offer and want their employees to take full advantage so they can live their best lives. Guardian is making that easier with exp...

UnitedHealthcare Announces 2025 Small Business Summer Broker Webinar Series

Sharpen your knowledge and learn more about new offerings with UnitedHealthcare's Summer Small Business Broker and Agency Webinar Series!

Kaiser Permanente Update | CA SB 729 Infertility & Fertility Coverage

California Senate Bill 729 (SB 729) was signed by Governor Newsom in 2024 and provides coverage for medically necessary diagnosis and treatment of infertility. It covers both men and women with certai...