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06/06/2019
Anthem Blue Cross Enhances Priority Select HMO Network in SoCal
Effective July 1, 2019, Anthem Blue Cross is significantly enhancing the Priority Select HMO network for large groups in Southern California. Forty medical groups are being added as of July 1, 2019: ...
06/06/2019
HSA Balances Affect Health Care Spending
Employees with larger balances may be viewing their HSAs as free money for current health care without realizing that they can save their HSA balances for retirement expenses, according to Paul Fronst...
06/04/2019
Get 30% Off With the Ease Preferred Partner Promo
LISI brokers can get a 30% discount on their first year’s annual EASE subscription. The promo expires June 30, 2019. Friday, June 28 is the last business day to sign up. (There will be no extensions o...
05/31/2019
Health Net Hosts Webinar on Whole-Person Health
Health Net’s webinar series, “Health Net Chats,” connects you with industry insights, tools, and education to keep your business thriving. In June, the topic will focus on whole-person health, titled,...
05/31/2019
Blue Shield of California Sends Recertification Notices in Response to SB-1375
California Senate Bill SB 1375 changes the eligibility definition for small employer health plans and employees and prohibits sole proprietorship or partnership businesses without eligible “common law...
05/31/2019
A Reminder of Health Net’s Underwriting Promos
Don’t forget to take advantage of some great promos from Health Net through Dec. 31, 2019: Sell an HMO with only six active subscribers! There is no participation minimum for this package, and t...
05/29/2019
Walmart and Sam’s Club Join MetLife’s Vision Network
Effective August 1, 2019, Walmart and Sam’s Club will join MetLife’s nationwide vision network. More than ever, your brokers can confidently recommend a network with more than 100,000 access points na...
05/29/2019
UnitedHealthcare Small Business Roadshow – Sacramento
Join UnitedHealthcare to learn more about exciting new plans and programs to gain insights for success. Experience the UnitedHealthcare Motion Program, first-hand — a personalized wellness program tha...
05/24/2019
Anthem Blue Cross Alerts Brokers About Letter Sent In Error
Anthem Blue Cross is alerting brokers that a subset of customers (7,388 SBGs) received a letter in error. The letter advised them that their transition to Anthem’s new PBM, Ingenio Rx, would be effect...
05/24/2019
Kaiser Permanente® Extends Value Demonstrated Broker Bonus
Kaiser Permanente® has extended their Value Demonstrated Broker Bonus to January 1, 2020. You can earn a reward and possibly double your earnings when you connect Kaiser Permanente with an eligible ne...
05/22/2019
The HSA Renaissance - Is it time for a revival?
by Tiffany Gorrell For years, one of the hottest topics in the nation has been how to reduce the high cost of healthcare, including insurance premiums. Industry professionals and politicians contin...
05/20/2019
Oscar Health Releases Q3 Rates
Oscar Health announced a 2% rate increase for exclusive provider organization (EPO) plans and a 2.2% increase for EPO HSA plans. Pending regulatory approval, rates are valid July 1, 2019 through Septe...
05/14/2019
Blue Shield of California Offers Broker Bonuses
It just got easier to earn more selling Blue Shield of California with their Small Business Medical Incentive Program. You can earn $50 per enrolled new member for small business off-exchange plans. E...
05/09/2019
Oscar Extends Underwriting Promos
To make it even easier to sell Oscar Health, they’re relaxing some small group underwriting rules through December 15th, 2019 effective dates. Here are the details: Relaxed Participation: As lon...
05/07/2019
LISI Brokers Get a 30% Discount on Ease Annual Subscriptions
Ease is now offering LISI brokers a 30% discount on their first year’s annual subscription. For example, a PRO subscription (1,000 EEs) is now $245 per month versus $349 per month (billed annually...
05/07/2019
Lunch with Blue Shield of California and Riverside Medical Groups on May 15
Join us for an exclusive lunch with leaders from Blue Shield of California, PrimeCare, and Beaver Medical Group. Find out what’s in store for Trio and how their partnership will continue to deliver qu...
05/06/2019
Health Net Updates SBG Underwriting Promotions
Health Net is offering two promos that run through December 31, 2019. You can now sell an HMO with only six active subscribers! DE 9C forms, participation attestations, prior carrier bills, and waiver...
05/05/2019
Think Tank Follow Up: LinkedIn for Health Insurance Agents
LinkedIn for Health Insurance Agents Thursday April 26, 2018 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM PST Thank you for joining Think Tank with Jeff Grocky, Director of Marketing at LISI. During this session, Jeff...
05/02/2019
Delta Dental Offers Discounts for Hearing Aids and LASIK
Delta Dental plans have become even more attractive with value-adds that go beyond dental care. Enrollees now have access to preferred pricing on hearing aids and LASIK services. Hearing aids: ...
05/02/2019
