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August 20, 2024 Compliance Webinar Series Invitation

Reminder of August 20, 2024 Compliance Webinar InvitationDefining Plan Eligibility for Employees, Spouses and DependentsAmwins Connect Insurance Services continues to be a proud sponsor of Summit Empl...

Compliance News Week Ending July 26, 2024

Compliance News Week Ending July 26, 2024 In this Article: HIPAA Instructions and Model Attestation How Often Does a Plan Update and/or Restate a Summary Plan Description HIPAA Instructions and Model ...

Blue Shield of CA | EET Renewals Launch August 1 for November Renewals

Blue Shield wants to ensure you have the information needed to be successful for the launch of EET Renewals on August 1 for November renewing groups. Here are some essentials:The renewal month availab...

This Summer, CoPower Has You Made In the Shade

Score some designer sunglasses when you sell VSP Vision Plans to your groups. Choose from a variety of styles that are guaranteed to elevate your look. You could win every month!How to Win: The broker...

States That Have Regulated Pharmacy Benefit Managers

Selected States’ Regulation of Pharmacy Benefit Managers US GAO – Government Accountability Office found the following and published their findings back in March of this year.What GAO Found Private he...

Cigna: A Partner in Growth

When it comes to the health of your business, an insurance carrier is a great start. But you and your clients deserve more – including a partner who’s fully committed to your growth. That’s why Cigna ...

Health Net | Changes to Small Group HMO Silver $55 Plan

The Health Net Silver HMO $55 plan copay for Diagnostic Imaging (including X-rays) services is increasing from $60 to $65 effective October 1, 2024 for, for coverage contracts that started or will sta...

Anthem | PCORI Fees Increasing for 2024 Payment

The annual mandated fee to fund the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) is increasing to $3 and 3.22 depending on plan year end.

Health Net | RxDC Report Filing Completed in May 2024

Health Net successfully filed the RxDC report for Oregon and California Small and Large groups on May 30, 2024.

Guardian Offers New Paid Leave Benefit Rider

Help employers attract, retain, and support employees with a new paid leave benefit rider.

MetLife SBS Brings A World of Opportunity

You deserve a trusted carrier partner that is easy to do business with. MetLife’s new offering brings you a suite of best in class benefits built for small businesses combined with an enhanced servici...

Blue Shield of CA | Relaxed Participation Extended Through 2024

Blue Shield is relaxing underwriting participation requirements through 2024 for groups with five or more enrolled employees to just 25%.

Health Net | October Renewals Now Posted on Your Online Portal

October Health Net renewals have been posted and are available for your review and download via the online portal.

Allstate Benefits Can Help Small and Midsized Companies with Affordable Wellness Resources

Allstate Benefits' self-funded plans can help small and mid-sized companies with affordable wellness resources including their Vitality wellness program and family care programs.

What is California SB 966

What Is California SB 966 SB-966 is a bill that will require Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBM) to be licensed and regulated by California’s Department of Insurance. The Bill will also require the PBM to...

Covered California Small Business | California Dental Network Departure

Effective October 1, 2024, California Dental Network (CDN) will no longer be a participating Qualified Dental Plan of the Covered California for Small Business Exchange The following CCSB Qualified...

Kaiser Permanente® Will Co-host Upcoming Webinar for "Optimizing Musculoskeletal Health to Retain an All-Star Workforce"

On August 21st at 11:00 a.m. PST Join leaders from Kaiser Permanente, FedEx and the Golden State Warriors for an in-depth discussion webinar — Optimizing Musculoskeletal Health to Retain an All-Star W...

Humana | Updates - Launch My Group, Dental Options And Plan Summaries!

Launch My Group – now up to 299 eligible! Humana is excited to share that Launch My Group is being expanded from 2-99 to 2-299 eligible! As a reminder: Launch My Group delivers group numbers ...

GeoBlue Introduces Globaline - The Best of Both Worlds

GeoBlue and MetLife Worldwide Benefits have joined forces to deliver GlobalineTM, a comprehensive suite of health, life and long term disability (LTD) products and services in a single solution.

CaliforniaChoice® | Bring Choice to You Small Group Cigna + Oscar Business

CaliforniaChoice® is making it easy for groups with Cigna + Oscar direct coverage to move! A special underwriting promotion is available for 7/1/2024-12/1/2024 new business effective dates. Groups...

Webinar Replay: Supreme Court Overturns Chevron Doctrine

Supreme Court Overturns Chevron Doctrine July 17, 2024 The Supreme Court decision in Lopez Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo overturned a 40-year precedent known as the Chevron Doctrine. This de...