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Is Your Level Funded Plan Compliant?

For many years, large employers have enjoyed the advantages of self-funded health plans while self-funding was not an option for the small-to-midsize employer. However, many carriers recently began ma...

Cigna + Oscar Q2 2024 Updates

Cigna + Oscar and Cigna Administered by Oscar have announced their Q2 2024 Updates Benefits There are no benefit changes. Rates State Open Access Plus PPO Open Access P...

Kaiser Permanente®: 2023 Legislative Update Flyer Is Now Available

Kaiser Permanente has released a Legislative Update overview flyer that summarize some of the impacts to health plans and plan partners from bills passed by the California Legislature in 2023. This li...

Anthem and Trinity Health Reach Multi-Year Agreement with Epic Payer Partnership

Trinity Health and Anthem have agreed to a multi-year contract that continues patient care with a new focus on value-based care (VBC) and increased data connectivity to improve outcomes and control co...

You're Invited! Health Net's Market Insights Series

Health Net is pleased to invite you to the 2024 Health Net Market Insights Webinar Series, hosted by Colin Havert, Commercial Officer for California and Oregon, and the Executive Leadership team. Whe...

California Dept of Public Health Issues Revised Covid-19 Definitions and Procedures

California Department of Public Health Issues New Order Revising COVID-19 Definitions and Procedures On January 9, 2024, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued an order addressing...

Anthem | Regulations Impacting Groups with Pharmacy Coverage

The new regulations went into effect on January 1, 2024 and mandate changes to claims processed for members residing in Florida, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and West Virginia, regardless of where t...

Aetna Large Group Clients Now Have Health Your Way Program

Starting January 2024, large group now receive Aetna Health Your Way, a new member wellness program.

Kaiser Permanente® Will Co-host Upcoming Webinar for "The Future of Employee Health"

On February 29th at 10:00 a.m. PST Join leaders from Kaiser Permanente Innovations Studio, Instacart and United Airlines for an in-depth discussion on the latest advancements that are transforming emp...

Aetna CA Large Group Clients Now Have Access to Mineral

Starting January 2024, on new sale or upon renewal, groups with 100-300 eligible employees will have access to a new offering with Mineral!

Employer Reporting Tip - ACA Forms 1094 and 1095 Reporting in Early 2024

Employer Reporting Tip - ACA Forms 1094 and 1095 Reporting in Early 2024 Q: Which employers are required to prepare and file Forms 1094 and 1095 early in 2024? A: All applicable large emplo...

Webinar Replay: Correcting Open Enrollment Mistakes

Correcting Open Enrollment Mistakes January 10, 2024 For employers with plans that renew early in 2024, open enrollment has officially closed. As we enter into 2024, we expect many of you are de...

January 23, 2024 Summit Employee Benefit Webinar Invitation

Reminder of January 23rd, 2024 Summit Employee Benefits Webinar Invitation Benefits During Leaves of Absence Amwins Connect Insurance Services continues to be a proud sponsor of Summit Employee ...

Anthem's Broker Academy is Back for 2024

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 first training of 2024. W...

Western Health Advantage Q2 2024 Update

Western Health Advantage has announced a rate pass for Q2 2024. Quoting is now available. In Q1 2024, WHA has introduced two new plans: Gateway 1600 Gold 80 HDHP HMO Gateway 40 Gold 80 HMO...

UnitedHealthcare Offers Tips for Starting the New Health Plan Year Off Right

Communicating, promoting preventive care, fostering a culture of wellness and supporting mental health can help employers start the year on the right foot.

Amwins Connect - January 2024 Question of the Month

Amwins Connect January 2024 QOTM – Providing 1095 Statements Electronically to Employees Question: I am an ALE (applicable large employer). Am I able to distribute the 1095-C statements to my emplo...

Updated Marketplace Notice Posted on the Department of Labor Website

Updated Marketplace Notice Posted on the DOL Website The notice, which provides information about coverage options and premium tax credits available through the Marketplace, has been updated to pro...

Legislative Update Flyer from Sutter Health Plus

Sutter Health Plus created a Legislative Update to summarize some of the impacts to the health plan or its plan partners from bills passed by the California Legislature in 2023. This list does not inc...

Sutter Health Plus 2023 Employee Health Coverage Tax Forms

The Employee Health Coverage Tax Form 1095-B, Health Coverage, provides proof of healthcare coverage. Members can access their 2023 Tax Form 1095-B through their Sutter Health Plus Member Portal begin...

CaliforniaChoice® Q2 2024 Update

CaliforniaChoice® has announced Q2 2024 updates. Quoting: Quoting is now available. Benefits: There are no benefit changes. Rates: These carriers have a rate change for Q2: Anthem Blue Cr...