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Webinar Playback: LISI Compliance Series 2020: Session 1

We recently hosted a webinar on compliance updates and 2021 considerations. If you were unable to join us for session one of our Compliance Series, we invite you to watch this informative session at a...

CoPower Product Spotlight ˗ Exciting New Delta Dental Plans and Features

The new Delta Small Business Plans portfolio will be effective on January 1, 2021. The Delta portfolio for 2021 is completely revised. Groups effective 2021 will need to select a plan from this portfo...

CoPower Product Spotlight ˗ Exciting New Delta Dental Plans and Features

The new Delta Small Business Plans portfolio will be effective on January 1, 2021. The Delta portfolio for 2021 is completely revised. Groups effective 2021 will need to select a plan from this portfo...

Choice Builder Administrative Fee Update Effective December 2020

Beginning in December 2020, the Choice Builder® Administrative Fee will increase by $5 for groups with 2-199 employees. This change reflects the ongoing costs of providing your clients with afforda...

Choice Builder Administrative Fee Update Effective December 2020

Beginning in December 2020, the Choice Builder® Administrative Fee will increase by $5 for groups with 2-199 employees. This change reflects the ongoing costs of providing your clients with afforda...

Carrier Network Overview – Your Q4 Network Cheat Sheet

The Carrier Network Overview is your cheat sheet to pinpoint which network is full and almost full, which plan type the network is available on, and where it’s available. Carriers curate their network...

Carrier Network Overview – Your Q4 Network Cheat Sheet

The Carrier Network Overview is your cheat sheet to pinpoint which network is full and almost full, which plan type the network is available on, and where it’s available. Carriers curate their network...

Certain Gig Workers Are Now Exempted from Employee Benefit Requirements

On September 4, 2020, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 2257, which would exempt dozens of professional services fields from AB 5’s employee benefit requirements, including photographers, artists...

How A Medicare Buy-In Option Could Affect Health Plan Costs

A study by the Employee Benefits Research Institute (EBRI) looks at how expanding Medicare could affect employer-sponsored plan costs. The plan by presidential nominee, Joe Biden would allow people to...

Hoag Affiliated Physicians (Hoag Clinic) Located In Orange County Is Moving Out From Under the St. Joseph Healthcare Umbrella

Physician Partners and Hoag Medical Group. All Blue Shield of California HMO members assigned to a Hoag Affiliated Physicians Primary Care Physician (PCP), will move with their PCP to one of the new m...

Anthem Blue Cross of California Q1 2021 Highlights

Anthem Blue Cross reports a statewide quarterly decrease of -3.7% for PPOs and -2.7% for HMOs. Anthem has made changes to plans and pharmacy networks, which we break down below. New Plan Designs ...

Anthem Blue Cross of California Q1 2021 Highlights

Anthem Blue Cross reports a statewide quarterly decrease of -3.7% for PPOs and -2.7% for HMOs. Anthem has made changes to plans and pharmacy networks, which we break down below. New Plan Designs ...

Q4 Tips: Anthem Blue Cross

This week’s Q4 tip comes from Jeff Hoss, Regional Sales Director for Orange County who has done an in-depth analysis of Q4 offerings from several major carriers. In this edition, we feature his highli...

Q4 Tips: Anthem Blue Cross

This week’s Q4 tip comes from Jeff Hoss, Regional Sales Director for Orange County who has done an in-depth analysis of Q4 offerings from several major carriers. In this edition, we feature his highli...

How COVID-19 Has Changed Consumer Health Care Behavior

The COVID-19 pandemic has turned the health care system upside down and challenged consumers' sense of well-being. In many ways, consumers are taking charge of their health more than ever. They are le...

California Legislature Passes Two Key Health Bills

The California Legislature adjourned their 2020 session with the passage of two key health bills. Gov. Gavin Newsom has until September 30 to sign or veto these measures: Coverage of Substance Use...

California Legislature Passes Two Key Health Bills

The California Legislature adjourned their 2020 session with the passage of two key health bills. Gov. Gavin Newsom has until September 30 to sign or veto these measures: Coverage of Substance Use...

Kaiser Permanente 2021 Update

Kaiser Permanente® Q1, 2021 quoting is now available. Please note that plans are still pending regulatory approval. The Q1 rates are valid through June 30, 2021. Statewide, HMO plans average an increa...

Kaiser Permanente 2021 Update

Kaiser Permanente® Q1, 2021 quoting is now available. Please note that plans are still pending regulatory approval. The Q1 rates are valid through June 30, 2021. Statewide, HMO plans average an increa...

CoPower Product Spotlight: Unum

CoPower offers a whole range of attractive employee benefits from Unum along with easy administration. Here are some options to consider for Q4: Group Size Coverage Options ...

CoPower Product Spotlight: Unum

CoPower offers a whole range of attractive employee benefits from Unum along with easy administration. Here are some options to consider for Q4: Group Size Coverage Options ...