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Western Health Advantage Q3 2024 Update

Western Health Advantage has announced a rate pass for Q3 2024. Quoting is now available. In 2024, WHA has introduced two new plans: Gateway 1600 Gold 80 HDHP HMO Gateway 40 Gold 80 HMO ...

Health Net | CA - Q3 2024 Updates at a Glance

Health Net has announced a 2.2% statewide average increase on PPO plans and a 2.25% statewide average increase on HMO plans.

Employer Compliance Tip - Handling Level Funded Plan Surplus Returns

Employer Compliance Tip - Handling Level Funded Plan Surplus Returns March 2024 Question How would an employer handle surplus returns from a Level Funded plan? Answer It is recommend to...

Aetna Network Update: Dignity Health Terminates April 1, 2024

The contract with Dignity Health expires on 04/01/2024 for all hospitals, surgery centers, clinics, fee for service physicians, and ancillary providers. HMO medical groups will terminate 07/01/2024.

UNUM | The Leave Show: Q1 2024 Leave Trends

Tune in to a lunchtime talk show to watch an expert panel break down key findings from the Unum Insights Report: Leave and Absence Management. Spoiler alert — leave programs continue to surge in popul...

MediExcel Q3 Updates at a Glance, July 2024

Quoting is available now!

Blue Shield of CA is Pushing the Boundaries of Enrollment Tools

Bulk member plan changes coming in March! Beginning Friday, March 29, Blue Shield's Employee Enrollment Tool (EET) will feature the following updates as part of continued efforts to enhance your di...

Anthem | Webinar: Digital Transformation in Healthcare

Anthem invites you to join their head of Strategy and Solutions for Carelon Digital Platforms, Milind Shaha for a half-hour webinar.

UnitedHealthcare Updates to Specialty Medical Injectable Drug Program (March 2024)

UnitedHealthcare has announced new specialty medical injectable updates and requirements, effective February 1, 2024, and April 1, 2024.

Aetna Enrollment Made Easier With the New One Census Template

Available for small group AFA and 51-100 fully insured (non-ACA) new business and renewals. Adding ACA Template 3/25/24

Blue Shield of CA | MLR Survey Due March 31,2024 - Remind Your Groups

In early January, employer groups with

Anthem Life & Disability Update: Five Things You Should Know

The anticipated closing date of April 1, 2024 for the sale of Anthem’s Life and Disability business from Anthem's parent company to StanCorp Financial Group (The Standard) is fast approaching.  Both c...

MetLife Offers a Suite of Voluntary Solutions

MetLife offers a suite of voluntary benefits to round out your group coverage. The best part: voluntary products count towards bundling discounts! Check them out: Accident Slipsheet Aura I...

Guardian Quarterly PFML Update Webinar

States continue to pass new Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) laws, providing employees additional protections and benefits when a leave is needed. Employers are looking for ways to stay ahead of t...

Anthem | New Regulations Impact Groups with Pharmacy Coverage

Several states, including Florida, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and West Virginia, have introduced regulations that may impact members with pharmacy coverage and pricing arrangements with Anthem or ...

Webinar Replay: Common Employer Questions

Common Employer Questions March 20, 2024 This webinar will take you through some common employer compliance questions. Questions and Answers include topics such as: HSA Contributions ...

Anthem CA | Priority Select HMO Network Expands

Anthem's Priority Select HMO network is now available in Kern, Ventura, and San Luis Obispo counties.

Webinar 4/17: Amwins Connect & Allstate Benefits

Join us to learn more about how you can use the partnership between Amwins Connect and Allstate Benefits to offer this program to your clients!

UnitedHealthcare Q3 2024 Updates at a Glance: California

UnitedHealthcare has announced a 2.3% statewide average increase on PPO plans and a 1.7% statewide average increase on HMO plans.

Reimbursement of Nutrition, Wellness and General Health Expenses

Reimbursement of Nutrition, Wellness and General Health Expenses While reimbursement of new weight-loss drugs available solely by prescription are reimbursable on a tax-favored basis under an FSA, ...

Protection for Reproductive Health in Women

Protection for Reproductive Health in Women The Biden-Harris Administration announced an ongoing commitment to the protection of women's rights to reproductive health care. The focus is on educa...