Carrier News

Health Net | 2024 RxDC Report Filing Completed In June 2025

Health Net of California (Health Net) has successfully filed the 2024 RxDC report for both Small and Large Group plans, meeting the June 1, 2025, federal deadline.The No Surprises Act (NSA), part of t...

Blue Shield | New Dental, Vision, and Life Plans for Large Group in 2026

Blue Shield announces new dental, vision, and life plans for Large Groups in 2026.

Webinar: Insights from the C-Suite: Perspectives on Surest

Join Surest Health Plans for an exclusive webinar, “Insights from the C-Suite: Perspectives on Surest,” on June 24!

Summer of Surest for Strategic Consultants

Join UnitedHealthcare and Surest Health Plans for two unique live training sessions to help you grow and retain your book with Surest!

UnitedHealthcare Level Funded Ends HRA Restrictions

Big news! UnitedHealthcare will no longer restrict the use of HRAs with its level funded medical products.

Blue Shield | Network Update: Hoag and UC Health

Blue Shield is currently negotiating in good faith with both University of California Health (UC Health) and Hoag Clinic and facilities (Hoag) to reach agreements.

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...