CaliforniaChoice® is expanding metal tier options for new and renewing groups effective January 1, 2019. Small groups will now have a third option:
Single Tier
Tiered Choice
Ne...
MediExcel Issues Q1 2019 Update MediExcel is announcing a slight overall rate increase of 2.4% for Q1 2019. MediExcel is keeping it simple. For 2019, there are no underwriting changes, and no new or ...
Western Health Advantage (WHA) is announcing a slight overall rate decrease, with some regions receiving an increase and others a rate pass. Quoting is available through March 31, 2019.
WHA is kee...
Health Net released Q1 2019 rates with minor changes across all plans. LISI’s average rate change tool compares Q1 2019 over Q4 2018 rates among like-to-like plans. We report the following statewide a...
Kaiser Permanente® is offering a broker bonus for groups enrolled from October 1, 2018 to January 1, 2019, and membership in CaliforniaChoice® qualifies. Get paid on all membership enrolled starting ...
Anthem Blue Cross Q1 2019 plans are now available for quoting with slight rate increases across all regions. The following is a summary of significant changes that Anthem Blue Cross is making to be mo...
Sterling Administration introduced Simple HSA, which provides competitive pricing and 24/7 online access through their portal and app. It’s $3 per-member/per-month – cards included. There are no fees ...
Medical
Blue Shield is introducing two new medical off-exchange plans to their small business portfolio: • Bronze PPO 6500/50% OffEx available on Full PPO and Tandem PPO networks • Gold HMO 0/30 Of...
As of January 1, 2019, the health insurance coverage for some Sharp Health Plan members will end. Sharp Health Plan will no longer offer health coverage to members who live in the following ZIP codes:...
Enloe Medical Center in Chico, CA and Anthem Blue Cross are in contract negotiations. Their contract is set to renew or expire on November 1, 2018. If Anthem and Enloe don’t reach an agreement, Anthem...
For Q1 2019, UnitedHealthcare has decreased rates by -1.8% for HMOs and -1.5% for PPOs. This is when you look at the statewide average change compared to Q4 2018. These numbers will vary by county and...
LISI has added Western Health Advantage (WHA) to their portfolio. WHA is a highly regarded community-based HMO with a focus on market-leading affordability. Plans are available with effective dates st...