09/05/2023
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09/01/2023
UnitedHealthcare and Oxford Health Plans MLR Final Report
[Updated] UnitedHealthcare and Oxford Health Plans have released their 2023 Medical Loss Ratio Final Report.
09/01/2023
Blue Shield of California Onsite Flu and COVID-19 Vaccinations
Learn about offering on-site flu and COVID-19 clinics from the CVS guide.
09/01/2023
Blue Shield of California 2-Step Verification Is Now Live on Broker Connection
2-step verification is now required for brokers on Broker Connection.
08/31/2023
Annual Contribution Limits When Employee Is Hired Mid-Plan Year
Annual Contribution Limits When Employee Is Hired Mid-Plan Year Updated August 2023 Background One common question from employers is regarding the different rules with respect to annual cont...
08/30/2023
Health Net Finalizes 2022 Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) Results
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires health carriers to maintain an Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) of at least 80 percent for Individual and Small Group Plans and 85 percent for Large Group Plans. This...
08/30/2023
UnitedHealthcare Updates Multi-Carrier Underwriting Guidelines
UnitedHealthcare has announced that they are now able to write ACA small group age-banded rates alongside Kaiser composite rates.
08/29/2023
Unum Podcast: How To Adapt To Leave Complexity
Learn how leave complexity is the new normal, and how your clients can respond, in Unum's latest HR Trends podcast.
08/29/2023
Blue Shield of California Employer Connection Updates
This summer, Blue Shield is making substantial updates to their Employer Connection portal with improved functionality and design.
08/28/2023
UnitedHealthcare Adds New Injectable Medication to Review List
Effective August 16, 2023, UnitedHealthcare has added a new medication to the Review at Launch Medication List.
08/26/2023
Webinar Replay: Compliance Issues with Out Of Pocket Maximums
Compliance Issues with Out Of Pocket Maximums As brokers help employers finalize 2024 plan designs, it’s important to keep in mind that there are limits on the amount that can be required before pa...
08/25/2023
Register for Anthem's 2024 Virtual Small Group Broker Roadshow
On Sept 13th, learn about CA 2024 portfolio and rate updates, pharmacy changes, legislative updates, and more.
08/25/2023
Principal Moves to All Online Processing for Additions and Terminations
Effective October 1, 2023, all new hire enrollment and employee terminations with Principal must be processed on the online eService platform.
08/24/2023
Register for the Blue Shield of California Small Business 2024 Roadshow
Monday, September, 18 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
08/24/2023
U.S. News & World Report Names Six Hospitals In The Sutter Health Plus Network Among Best In California
Six Sutter Health Plus network hospitals achieved recognition as being among the best hospitals in California for 2023-24 from U.S. News & World Report, a global leader in quality rankings. The an...
08/24/2023
2024 ACA Affordability Percentage Announced by the IRS
2024 Affordability Percentage Date Issued In Revenue Procedure 2023-29, the IRS has again significantly decreased the affordability percentage from 9.12% in 2023 to 8.39% for 2024. This is the firs...
08/21/2023
Blue Shield of California State of Emergency Communication
Blue Shield of California has sent a communication to members affected by the recent storm. Here's how Blue Shield is working to ensure the safety and care of their members during this difficult time:...
08/21/2023
Brokers as a HIPAA Business Associate - The Minimum Necessary Rule Applies!
Brokers as a HIPAA Business Associates – The Minimum Necessary Rule Applies! August 2023 Background There are many rules about appropriate use and disclosure of protected health information ...
08/18/2023
Exactly Who Must Complete the 'Gag Clause Attestation' and Submit to the Departments by December 31, 2023
Exactly Who Must Complete the ‘Gag Clause Attestation’ and Submit to the Departments by December 31, 2023 Overview The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Department of Labor (DOL), and Department o...
08/17/2023
Blue Shield of California: Pharmacy Care Reimagined
Blue Shield of California today announced a new pharmacy care model that is designed to fix problems in today’s broken prescription drug system
08/17/2023
