Carrier News

Reminder: Health Net Has Changed Plan Regulators - PPO Letters Have Been Sent

We know that your groups and their employees are getting letter notifications regarding Health Net's PPO portfolio refiling update. The letters will state that their plan is being closed upon their gr...

Blue Shield of California Resources for Mental Health Awareness Month and beyond

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a prime opportunity for employers to promote awareness of mental health issues, positive mental health practices, and the availability of wellness resources to em...

Sutter Health Plus Department of Labor Timeframe Extensions Ending

Now that the federal Public Health Emergency for COVID-19 has ended, the Department of Labor Timeframe Extensions will come to an end on July 10, 2023 (60 days after the end of the national emergency)...

Cigna Healthcare Branding Brings New Email Addresses

In February, The Cigna Group℠ unveiled three distinct brands to reflect the growing portfolio of clients, customers, and partners that turn to them for health services and healthcare industry leadersh...

Aetna AFA Underwriting Guidelines & Sold Case Process Enhancements

Aetna has improved their underwriting guidelines to make them simpler to read and easier to follow.

UnitedHealthcare Level Funded Quoting Requirement Updates

UnitedHealthcare has announced new quoting rules, effective June 1, 2023, for level funded cases in 31 states. The new rules affect participation requirements; they also require submission of waiver r...

Aetna Adds New AFA Credit as of July 2023

Starting with 7/1/2023 effective dates, the new $200 per subscriber credit will apply to 2-50 employee groups on pre-Affordable Care Act grandfathered plans. These

Cigna Introducing Two-step Authentication for Broker Portal

In early June, Cigna will be introducing two-step authentication upon login to your CignaforBrokers account to add an additional layer of security. Two-step authentication will require you to verify y...

News From Anthem: Covid-19 Enrollment Extensions End In July

With the end of the COVID-19 National Emergency on May 11, 2023, health-plan related extensions will end on July 10, 2023.

Don't Miss Kaiser Permanente's® May 22 Webinar on Battling Burnout

Kaiser Permanente® would like to invite you to their upcoming webinar "From Hustle to Harmony: Work Culture Strategies for Battling Burnout", just a few days away! With stress and burnout at record...

Health Net: Stay Informed - Gag Clause Prohibition Compliance Attestation Requirement

The gag clause prohibition in the CAA prohibits health plans from entering contracts that restrict specific data and information that a plan can make available to another party. Plans must annually su...

Delta Dental Answers Questions About Adult Orthodontics

Adult orthodontics has become a popular benefit enhancement in recent years. Adults are opting for orthodontic treatments at higher numbers than ever before, and the number seeking treatment is expect...