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Aetna Broker Academy Webinar Series - Healthcare 101

You're Invited Aetna is excited to introduce their new broker training series – Broker Academy. Designed to provide foundational industry knowledge, their webinars are carrier agnostic and teach in...

Sutter Health Plus Schedule A Form 5500

As required by the IRS, large employer groups must annually file a completed Schedule A Form 5500. Sutter Health Plus generates and mails large employer groups their Schedule A Form 5500 120 days from...

Accessing IRS 1099-NEC forms for Sutter Health Plus

Internal Revenue Service (IRS) 1099-NEC Forms are only issued to brokers classified as individual/sole proprietor, single-member LLC, partnership or trust/estate who have received $600 or more in comm...

Simple LTD Solutions for Small Groups Through CoPower

Is your small group interested in rounding out an ancillary portfolio? CoPower Select offers Unum Long Term Disability plans for groups down to 2 lives! For these small groups, CoPower keeps it si...

Creating a Culture of Health with Cigna

By helping your clients create a self-reinforcing culture of health and vitality, you can also help them stimulate better business outcomes and improve whole health for their employees. Cigna Healt...

Refresher - Determining COBRA Premiums for HRA Plans

Determining the COBRA Premium for an HRA March 2024 Setting the correct COBRA premium for a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) can be challenging. COBRA defines “applicable premium” as the ...

Webinar Replay: Employee Benefits Beyond Retirement

Employee Benefits Beyond Retirement March 6, 2024 Many employers are asking about how to provide benefits to employees beyond retirement. This webinar will go through the pros and cons of severa...

Summit Employee Benefits Online Education Webinar Series - Q2 2024

Summit Employee Benefits Online Education Webinar Series – Q2 2024 Amwins Connect Insurance Services continues to be a proud sponsor of Summit Employee Benefits Online Education. This allows us to ...

Who Has To Provide 1094/1095-C Statements to Employees and the IRS?

Who Has To Provide 1094/1095C Statements to Employees and Information to the IRS? Question The insurance carrier confirmed that the Form 1095-Bs were filed for the fully insured plan, so does th...

UnitedHealthcare Updates Guidance for 2023 ACA IRS Reporting

[UPDATED] Based on IRS direction and in accordance with Individual Mandates, UnitedHealthcare has updated guidance for posting and notifying fully insured subscribers of annual tax forms.

Anthem | 2024 Broker Academy: April 17, 2024 CE Class

The Broker Academy is back with a full slate of training opportunities for you and your staff this year, and more will be added throughout the year. Register now for the April continuing education cla...

Anthem | CarelonRx Launches EnsureRx, a Cost Savings Tool

Members can now log into their Price a Medication Tool through the SydneySM Health app to explore both home delivery and discounted retail pricing to find the best option.

Health Net | Change Healthcare Cybersecurity Incident

On February 21, 2024, Change Healthcare, a software and data analytics subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group's Optum unit, experienced a cybersecurity incident that impacted its network and operations.

Amwins Connect - March 2024 Question of the Month

Amwins Connect – March 2024 Question of the Month Question What is the penalty for failing to prepare and submit Forms 1094 and 1095 (B or C)? Answer Employers that fail to file, file late...

ERISA Enforcement and Penalties

ERISA Enforcement and Penalties Employer group health plans should be reminded of the importance of the employer’s role as a fiduciary of the benefit plans offered to employees. As a fiduciary, ...

Anthem CA | Network Updates: Sonoma Valley Hospital & Aspire Health Plans

Anthem and Sonoma Valley Hospital will remain in network thru March 31st as they continue to negotiate. Anthem's contract with Aspire Health Plan remains in full effect. 

UnitedHealthcare Launches Direct Marketing Campaign (February/March 2024)

UnitedHealthcare is launching a new direct marketing campaign in late February and early March, 2024, targeting prospect businesses with 7-250 employees.

Blue Shield | What to Know About GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs

A drug class known as glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) has soared in popularity due to social media and celebrity endorsements. As use of brand name drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro increases, ...

Anthem CA | Good News! Multi-Year Renewal Agreement with Cottage Health

Anthem and Cottage Health have finalized a multi-year renewal agreement.

Employer Reporting Tip - ACA Reporting Deadlines

Employer Reporting Tip - ACA Reporting Deadlines February 29, 2024 Question Are there extensions available for the ACA employer reporting deadlines? Answer The ACA employer reporting de...

Delta Dental of California | Make the Most of Dental Care with Teledentistry

Employees may find it hard to get away from work to meet health care appointments like trips to the dentist. So the ability to receive a remote dental evaluation is a valuable benefit for your clients...