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Covered California: Moving Ahead in Uncertainty in 2021 and Beyond

The COVID-19 pandemic has turned our world upside down. Join us to learn what’s ahead for open enrollment. Find out which trends and changes may stay with us. Featuring Peter V. Lee, Executive Dir...

Covered California: Moving Ahead in Uncertainty in 2021 and Beyond

The COVID-19 pandemic has turned our world upside down. Join us to learn what’s ahead for open enrollment. Find out which trends and changes may stay with us. Featuring Peter V. Lee, Executive Dir...

IRS Issues Draft ACA Form

In July 2020, the IRS announced an early draft of tax forms for 1094-C and 1095-C ACA filings. While not ready for use, employers should note a few updates to 1095-Cs and prepare for potential changes...

Aetna Small Group Underwriting Updates for August 2020

Effective immediately, Aetna has made the following changes to the California small group underwriting guidelines. QWTS For Groups With 6+ Enrolling Aetna will now request a copy of the current ...

Aetna Small Group Underwriting Updates for August 2020

Effective immediately, Aetna has made the following changes to the California small group underwriting guidelines. QWTS For Groups With 6+ Enrolling Aetna will now request a copy of the current ...

California’s Small Businesses are Most Concerned About Health Care Costs

Small employers say that the cost of health insurance is their most severe problem, according to a survey by NFIB. Health insurance costs for small firms have risen 43% nationwide in a decade, outpaci...

California’s Small Businesses are Most Concerned About Health Care Costs

Small employers say that the cost of health insurance is their most severe problem, according to a survey by NFIB. Health insurance costs for small firms have risen 43% nationwide in a decade, outpaci...

2021 Benefit Forecast for Large Employers

Important employee benefits trends are on the horizon for large employers in 2021 including expected increases in the cost of benefits, the exponential growth in telemedicine, and a growing focus on m...

Get Rewarded This Q4

We know that you’ll be going the extra mile for your clients during this busy fourth quarter. Exceeding expectations is what you do best. That’s why LISI is focused on bringing you all the tools you...

Top Ten Tips for Better Online Meetings

With these 10 tips you can drastically improve your online meetings: Always be visible (on camera) if others in the meeting are visible If you are not a speaker, focus on being a good listener...

ALE 2021 Affordability Percentage

In Revenue Procedure 2020-36, the IRS increased the affordability percentage from 9.78% to 9.83% for 2021. This percentage determines which applicable large employers may face penalties under §4980H(b...

How Employers Should Handle MLR Rebates

It’s that time of year again. Employers who sponsor a fully insured group health plan may be receiving a Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) rebate from their insurers. Self-insured medical benefit plans are not...

LISI Marketing Director to Address BenefitsPRO Virtual Broker Expo

Jeff Grocky, Director of LISI’s award-winning marketing team will be speaking at the BenefitsPRO Virtual Broker Expo. Don’t miss his session on Wednesday, August 19, 2020, 12:15PM to 1:00PM: Evolving ...

Attorney General Opposes IRS Proposed Rule on Healthcare Sharing Ministries

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra is opposing a proposed IRS rule that seeks to treat payments made to healthcare sharing ministries (HSMs) as deductible medical expenses. He leads a coalitio...

California Ruling Could Mean Expanded Benefits for Gig Workers

California Superior Court Judge Ethan Schulman recently ordered Uber and Lyft to reclassify their workers from independent contractors to employees with benefits. If the order survives the appeals pro...

California Ruling Could Mean Expanded Benefits for Gig Workers

California Superior Court Judge Ethan Schulman recently ordered Uber and Lyft to reclassify their workers from independent contractors to employees with benefits. If the order survives the appeals pro...

Mental Health Parity Bill Passes Assembly Health Committee

A Mental Health Parity bill (SB 855) passed the Assembly Health Committee. It would require insurance companies to cover all medically necessary mental health care including early intervention and sub...

Webinar: Kaiser Permanente® Broker Market Update

Small group brokers, don’t miss this year’s Kaiser Permanente® Broker Market Update. The theme is “Finding Opportunity in Change.” You’ll get the latest insights on the small group market as well as t...

Webinar: Kaiser Permanente® Broker Market Update

Small group brokers, don’t miss this year’s Kaiser Permanente® Broker Market Update. The theme is “Finding Opportunity in Change.” You’ll get the latest insights on the small group market as well as t...

The Anthem Blue Cross Alexa Skill Helps Employees Navigate Their Health Plans

Understanding health plan benefits can be hard for anyone who’s not a benefits expert, which is where the Anthem Blue Cross Alexa Skill comes in. Employees simply say, “Alexa, ask Anthem” to get quic...

The Anthem Blue Cross Alexa Skill Helps Employees Navigate Their Health Plans

Understanding health plan benefits can be hard for anyone who’s not a benefits expert, which is where the Anthem Blue Cross Alexa Skill comes in. Employees simply say, “Alexa, ask Anthem” to get quic...