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Anthem | Required Data Collection for CAA D1 Rx Drug Reporting

The next RxDC report is due by June 1, 2024. To meet the requirement, we will follow the same process as last year and file on behalf of our fully insured and ASO clients for the benefits we administe...

ACA 1094 and 1095 Submission Deadlines - Employer ReportingTip

ACA 1094 and 1095 Submission Deadlines - Employer Reporting Tip Question When are the ACA employer reporting forms (Form 1094 and Form 1095s) due? Answer Copies of Form 1095s (1095-B or...

People First Solutions Gain Traction in 2024

How to increase customer engagement In the constantly evolving landscape of customer expectations, the health insurance arena is at a pivotal juncture in 2024. With consumer demands soaring, driven...

Cigna | Anatomy of Personalized Care

Technology is changing health care for good, are you ready for what’s ahead? From the availability of patient data to the explosion of virtual care, technology continues to play a larger role in healt...

IRS Announces 2025 Decreases for Employer Shared Responsibility Penalties

IRS Announces ACA Penalties for 2025 Under Code §4980H (a) and (b) February 2024 On February 12, 2024, the IRS released Rev. Proc. 2024-14 to provide the adjusted excise tax amounts under the Af...

Nondiscrimination Rules - Options for Highly Compensated Individuals

Nondiscrimination Rules – Options for Highly Compensated Individuals (HCIs) February 2024 Benefit nondiscrimination rules restrict the extent to which employers may favor highly compensated indi...

Health Net | RxDC Reporting News That May Impact Your Clients

What Health Net of California Inc. and Health Net of Oregon (Health Net) are doing in response to the RxDC reporting requirement due 06/01/2024

Reminder - Medicare Part D Creditable Coverage Due to CMS by March 1, 2024

Reminder - Medicare Part D Creditable Coverage Reporting Requirement to CMS is Due By March 1, 2024 for Calendar Year Plans In addition to the disclosure requirements to individuals, plan sponsors ...

Updates to IRS FAQs - Premium Tax Credit

Updates to IRS FAQs about the Premium Tax Credit February 9, 2024 FS-2024-04 This month, the IRS updated their Frequently Asked Questions document with more information about the Premium Tax...

Health Net | Transparency in Coverage Cost Comparison Tool

Health Net has partnered with Sapphire Digital to offer this cost comparison tool, using Sapphire’s S365 product. S365 provides the ability to search by billing code or billing code short description ...

Humana Webinar : Unlocking Employee Total Health in 2024 with Financial Well-being

We’re pleased to share that Hayley Doran and Patrick Casten will join SHRM’s Chief HR Officer for a live discussion on what employees are looking for with their benefits and how employers can prioriti...

Anthem Broker Academy | Register for the March 20, 2024 Training

The Broker Academy is back with a full slate of training opportunities for you and your staff this year, and we’ll be adding more throughout the year. Register now for the New Producer Training March ...

Guardian In 5 - Top Broker News-You-Can-Use for February in 5 Minutes or Less

States throughout the US have 2024 updates to their PFML plans. Help employers keep track. Here’s a refresher. This month, Guardian Dental Plan clients with 200+ enrolled lives gain access to ...

Department of Labor Releases a Revised CHIP Model Notice

Updated - Department of Labor Releases a Revised Children's Health Insurance Program Model Notice The Department of Labor (DOL), through its Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), has re...

2024 Federal Poverty Levels (FPL) Guidelines Released

2024 Federal Poverty Levels (FPL) Guidelines The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the 2024 federal poverty guidelines. For purposes of calculating affordability under §4980...

February 20, 2024 Summit Employee Benefits Webinar Invitation

Reminder of February 20th, 2024 Summit Employee Benefits Webinar Invitation Election Changes Amwins Connect Insurance Services continues to be a proud sponsor of Summit Employee Benefits Online ...

Anthem | Time Well Spent: The Value of a Positive Body Image

Anthem's February Time Well Spent Wellness Calendar resources focus on: What healthy means for you, How to build a positive body image & Tips for parents.

Employer Coverage of GLP-1 Medication Is Predicted to Continue Increasing Throughout 2024

Treating obesity and decreasing its prevalence rates in the United States have become very significant and challenging public health issues in modern medicine. That’s why the recent development and wi...

Anthem Supports Required 1095-B and 1095-C Filing

Anthem is required to file tax forms 1095-B and 1094-B electronically with the IRS for all fully insured plans, by April 1, 2024. We are also required to mail tax form 1095-B to our members by March 1...

Take Advantage of Tax Credit with Covered California Small Business

Eligible small businesses can potentially qualify for federal tax credits to help offset the cost of providing health insurance.

Anthem | Required Data Collection for CAA D1 Rx Drug Reporting

The next RxDC report is due by June 1, 2024. To meet the requirement, we will follow the same process as last year and file on behalf of our fully insured and ASO clients for the benefits we administe...