02/16/2022
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02/15/2022
Blue Shield of California Producer Rewards 2022
Sell more, earn more with the Blue Shield Small Business Incentive Program Blue Shield is making it easier for you to earn more when you enroll members in Blue Shield of California small business p...
02/14/2022
Aetna Funding Advantage Participation Update and Discounts
Effective April 2022, Aetna Funding Advantage participation will be lowered to 30% (down from 50%) for all states. In addition, groups can earn a 2% cross-sell discount on AFA medical when dental i...
02/14/2022
Guardian Update on California’s Senate Bill 1008
In January, Guardian shared a preliminary update on how they will be supporting customers under California's Senate Bill 1008, which became effective January 28, 2022. This emergency regulation requir...
02/11/2022
Guardian: Update on College Tuition Benefit Program
A key element of Guardian's Group Benefits strategy is to enhance and expand their portfolio of products and services to support the well-being of their members. As part of this focus, they also conti...
02/10/2022
Sutter Health Plus Provider Network In Santa Cruz County
Effective May 31, 2022, in Santa Cruz County, Dignity Health Medical Group - Dominican (DHMGD) will no longer participate in the Sutter Health Plus provider network. However, the Dignity Health Domini...
02/10/2022
Webinar Replay: How to Comply with New Broker Compensation Disclosure Rules
If you missed our 360-degree overview of the new Broker Compensation Disclosure Rules, you can now replay the webinar. Kam Emery, Amwins' Assistant General Counsel offers simple guidelines to follow a...
02/09/2022
Companies Need to Refocus to Attract and Retain Employees
In a tight labor market, executives are responding to employee demands for more competitive compensation and benefits, according to a PwC survey. For the most part, they have a good grasp of why e...
02/09/2022
Kaiser Permanente® Announces COVID-19 Updates Webinar
On Wednesday, February 23rd, Kaiser Permanente® Dr. MaryAlice Ambrose, will speak about recent virus case trends, and address some of the most pressing emergent topics with respect to COVID-19. Topics...
02/03/2022
Principal Offers eService Demo
Principal is hosting a demo where you and your clients can learn how to do the following: Manage member benefits Download, view, and pay bills Access benefit summaries and booklets/policies ...
02/03/2022
Principal Offers New Benefit Design Options for Managed Care Vision
Healthy vision is an important part of overall wellness. In the 2021 Principal® Business Owner Insights survey conducted by Dynata, only 46% of the 1,011 businesses surveyed said they currently offere...
02/03/2022
Blue Shield of California: Optum Care Remains In Blue Shield Networks
Optum Care Medical Groups remain in Blue Shield networks Blue Shield of California and Optum Care medical groups in Southern California have agreed to a multiyear provider network contract. Blue Sh...
02/03/2022
Aetna Rate Update, April 2022
Aetna has issued a rate update for Q2 2022. There are no changes to plan designs or underwriting guidelines. Quoting is now available. Statewide average change for the quarter shows: HMO 3.9%...
02/03/2022
Anthem Blue Cross Provider Update: John Muir Health
Anthem Blue Cross is pleased to announce they have successfully renewed their Commercial and Medicare Agreements with John Muir Health which provides services to members in Contra Costa County and sur...
02/02/2022
CA Universal Health Care Bill Fails
California’s universal healthcare bill, Assembly Bill 1400, failed to pass. The bill's author, Assembly member Ash Kalra, couldn't get enough support from fellow Democrats and nixed it minutes bef...
02/02/2022
Having Great Benefits Is Key to Attracting Workers
LinkedIn surveyed job seekers around the globe to learn what matters most to people when accepting a new job. Sixty-three percent chose work-life balance; 60% chose compensation and benefits; and ...
01/28/2022
California Provides Leniency for Individual Mandate Reporting
The California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) has indicated on its website that while 1095 statements remain due to individuals by January 31, 2022, the FTB will not impose penalties for failure to provide...
01/27/2022
Webinar Replay: How Kyla Can Help Bring Employees Safely Back to the Workplace
In this Webinar, learn how Kyla helps employers establish a solid COVID-19 plan using weekly testing and outbreak management. The concierge solution is designed to keep employees and customers safe, a...
01/26/2022
Your Help is Needed to Oppose the Single Payer Bill, AB 1400
AB 1400 (CalCare) passed out of the Assembly Appropriations Committee. The bill is now slated to go before the entire Assembly for a vote. Implementation is contingent on a statute to create reven...
01/26/2022
Small-Group Health Enrollment Remains Stable
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) did not cause small employers to stop offering health coverage, according to an analysis funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. “Despite many predictions to th...
01/26/2022