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Aetna Small Group Underwriting Updates for August 2020

Effective immediately, Aetna has made the following changes to the California small group underwriting guidelines. QWTS For Groups With 6+ Enrolling Aetna will now request a copy of the current ...

Aetna Small Group Underwriting Updates for August 2020

Effective immediately, Aetna has made the following changes to the California small group underwriting guidelines. QWTS For Groups With 6+ Enrolling Aetna will now request a copy of the current ...

The Anthem Blue Cross Alexa Skill Helps Employees Navigate Their Health Plans

Understanding health plan benefits can be hard for anyone who’s not a benefits expert, which is where the Anthem Blue Cross Alexa Skill comes in. Employees simply say, “Alexa, ask Anthem” to get quic...

The Anthem Blue Cross Alexa Skill Helps Employees Navigate Their Health Plans

Understanding health plan benefits can be hard for anyone who’s not a benefits expert, which is where the Anthem Blue Cross Alexa Skill comes in. Employees simply say, “Alexa, ask Anthem” to get quic...

Oscar Q4 Update

Oscar's Q4 rates are approved and quoting. Their EPO plans have an average increase of 5.3% while their HSA plans have an average increase of 5.9%. Oscar Health is continuing relaxed underwriting gui...

Oscar Q4 Update

Oscar's Q4 rates are approved and quoting. Their EPO plans have an average increase of 5.3% while their HSA plans have an average increase of 5.9%. Oscar Health is continuing relaxed underwriting gui...

Blue Shield Relaxed Participation Requirements for Small Business Extends to January 31, 2021

Relaxed Participation Promo Blue Shield of California is relaxing underwriting participation requirements for groups with five or more enrolled employees to just 25% for their medical, dental, visio...

Blue Shield Relaxed Participation Requirements for Small Business Extends to January 31, 2021

Relaxed Participation Promo Blue Shield of California is relaxing underwriting participation requirements for groups with five or more enrolled employees to just 25% for their medical, dental, visio...

Anthem Issues MLR Checks to Small Groups in August

Anthem Blue Cross will issue Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) rebate checks to small group market employers in August. Under the ACA’s MLR provision, health insurance companies must spend at least 80% of the ...

Anthem Issues MLR Checks to Small Groups in August

Anthem Blue Cross will issue Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) rebate checks to small group market employers in August. Under the ACA’s MLR provision, health insurance companies must spend at least 80% of the ...

Anthem Blue Cross Renews HMO Agreement with Santa Barbara Select IPA

Anthem Blue Cross has renewed their Commercial HMO Agreement with Santa Barbara Select IPA, located in Santa Barbara County. The fully executed multi-year agreement is retro-effective June 1, 2020. ...

Anthem Blue Cross Renews HMO Agreement with Santa Barbara Select IPA

Anthem Blue Cross has renewed their Commercial HMO Agreement with Santa Barbara Select IPA, located in Santa Barbara County. The fully executed multi-year agreement is retro-effective June 1, 2020. ...