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Health Net | Q2 Update Call

Please join Health Net's leadership team to hear the latest updates for Q2 2024 Small Group Business! When: January 17th, 2024, 10 AM PST

UnitedHealthcare Programs Help Boost Employee Engagement

UnitedHealthcare Rewards and One Pass Select are two options that can help boost employee engagement with wellness programs.

Anthem | New 2024 Specialty Broker Bonus Program

Anthem’s new 2024 Specialty Broker Bonus Program will begin February 1, 2024. The new broker bonus program includes dental, vision, and supplemental health products. It excludes life and disability p...

Anthem Q2 Update

Anthem Blue Cross of California has announced their Q2 update at 1.2%

Webinar Replay: Considerations for Gender Identity Coverage

Considerations for Gender Identity Coverage January 3, 2024 As many brokers/consultants are helping employers navigate coverage limitations and exclusions, this webinar will discuss the potentia...

Gender Identity Nondiscrimination Considerations

Gender Identity Nondiscrimination Considerations January 2024 Coverage for gender-related treatment and services is an evolving issue. Over the past decade, however, legislation, regulations, an...

Anthem Successfully Renews Agreements with Scripps Health and Trinity Health

Anthem Blue Cross is pleased to announce that they have successfully renewed agreements effective January 1, 2024 with Scripps Health and Trinity Health.

State Laws Effective January 1, 2024 and Beyond

There are quite a few ‘State Laws’ that are effective January 1, 2024 or later in the year that may impact your clients benefits or business practices. Below is summary of some of the laws that were p...

Blue Shield of California Q2 2024 Updates

The second-quarter 2024 rate action is a statewide average of 2.0%. April, May and June renewals will be available January 11th.

Delta Dental: Can You Have Dual Dental Coverage?

In this article Delta Dental has explained how dual coverage works, along with some related terminology and limitations to be aware of. What is dual dental coverage? If you are covered under two...

Covered California Small Business Q2 2024 Update

Covered California for Small Business (CCSB) has announced their Q2 2024 update. Rates Rates show an average moderate increase across the state. HMO | Full: 0.5% HMO | Limited: 2.0% H...

Delta Dental: What Does My Dental Insurance Cover?

While more than 3 out of 4 Americans have dental insurance, many don’t fully understand what dental insurance does and doesn’t cover. This quick guide to dental insurance can help you get a better und...

Sharp Health Plan Rate Update, April 2024

Sharp Health Plan has issued a rate update for Q2 2024.  Plans will increase 2.7%.

Aetna Rate Update, April 2024

Aetna small group has issued a rate update for Q2 2024. Quoting is now available!

An Update On Payer Negotiations with Sutter Health Plus

Sutter Health is pleased to share that renewal negotiations are complete with all carriers for 2024. This will help ensure thousands of Northern Californians can continue accessing care with their Sut...

Health Net Q2 2024 Updates at a Glance

Health Net's Q2 2024 rates are now available for quoting!  Overview of Rate Action: PPO: 0.3% statewide average and HMO: 2.5% statewide average

UnitedHealthcare Q2 2024 Updates at a Glance: California

UnitedHealthcare has announced a 0.8% statewide average increase on PPO plans and a 1.1% statewide average increase on HMO plans.

Anthem Wellbeing Solutions is Easy to Start and Administer

Anthem’s health and wellness programs focus on employers’ top concerns, including behavioral health, maternity, and program engagement. Anthem leverages a whole-heath approach to wellness with integra...

Medicare Part D Creditable Coverage Disclosure to CMS

Medicare Part D Creditable Coverage Disclosure to CMS Background Each year, plan sponsors must disclose to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) the group health plan’s creditable...

Sutter Health Plus 2023 Premium Reporting for Employers - Update

The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (Section 204) requires insurance companies and employer-based health plans to submit information to the federal government about premiums and cost-sharing. ...

Sutter Health Plus Enrollment Processing Update

Sutter Health Plus is diligently processing a large volume of new and renewing enrollments for plans effective Jan. 1, 2024. While they strive to process eligibility files and manual enrollments in a ...