Carrier News

Anthem and Aspire Health Plan Restore Former Alliance

Good News! Anthem and Aspire Health Plan have mutually agreed to restore its former alliance.

Cigna Webinar: Learn how to Answer your Client’s GLP-1 Drug Questions

In Cigna Healthcare's™ first webinar of 2025, the US Employer broker portal team will help prepare you for the upcoming renewal and selling season.A Cigna Healthcare industry expert will discuss GLP-1...

Sharp Health Plan Rate Update and New Broker Bonus, July 2025

Rates will increase 5% compared to Q1/Q2 rates. New broker bonus program runs April-September 2025.

Blue Shield | Understanding Prescription Medication Costs in 2025

While Blue Shield's new pharmacy model is designed to drive down overall costs, some members may be experiencing cost increases for their individual prescription medications since 1/1/2025.

MediExcel Q3 2025 Update

Check out MediExcel for Q3!Rates: Rate Pass for Q3.Quoting: Quoting is now available!Benefits: MediExcel keeps healthcare simple with no plan changes and cross-border medical care.Easy UnderwritingSim...

Western Health Advantage Q3 2025 Update

Western Health Advantage has announced their Q3 2025 Update!Quoting: Quoting is now available. Rate Impact: Both HMO and HMO HSA plans have an average rate increase of 7%Plans: Effective 7/1 WHA will ...

Health Net | AB 2843 Coverage for Treatment Due to Rape or Sexual Assault

Starting July 1, 2025, Assembly Bill 2843 requires health care service plans to provide emergency room and follow-up care coverage for the medical treatment of rape or sexual assault with no member co...

Health Net | Q3 2025 Small Group Update

Health Net is excited to announce their Q3 rates, plan updates and are quote ready!Average state-wide rate action for Q3 2025HMO 2.3%PPO 1.5%*Average rate change across all regions, plans and metal ti...

Anthem | AB 2556 Behavioral Health and Wellness Screenings

Based on California mandate AB 2556, Anthem will be including important information on behavioral health and wellness screenings in the Notice of Privacy Practices to members this July.

Anthem | Life and Disability Appointments Transitioned to The Standard

In states where Anthem Life business remains active, brokers have been appointed by The Standard to continue servicing that business.

Sutter Health Plan Launches a New Website

Dear Broker,Sutter Health Plan is excited to announce that on April 1, they launched a new website. Featuring over a dozen new pages, this new site focuses on improving functionality and creating a mo...

Blue Shield | Q3 2025 Update

Blue Shield is pleased to announce Q3 2025 rates.