04/17/2023
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04/14/2023
Aetna and UC Health System Have Reached an Agreement
Aetna and UC Health System reached an agreement late yesterday afternoon on all products (HMO/OAMC/PPO/EPO) and for all segments (small group, mid-market, etc.). Aetna was able to intercede all mem...
04/14/2023
Cigna + Oscar Q3 Update
Cigna + Oscar has released their Q3 update. There are no plan or benefit changes, and quoting is now available. The statewide average rate change is: PLAN TYPE FULL NETWORK LIMI...
04/14/2023
End of the National and Public Health Emergencies
End of the National and Public Health Emergencies April 13, 2023 Background Over the course of the last three years, the US has been operating under two separate legal emergencies related to ...
04/14/2023
MediExcel Q3 Updates at a Glance
Benefits There are no benefit changes. Rates MediExcel Issues Rate Pass on all plans for Q3 2023. Quoting is available. Underwriting MediExcel has eliminated the DE9-C Requirement for...
04/14/2023
Number of Employees Satisfied with Their Benefits Has Dropped 10% Since 2022
Qualtrics has released its Employee Experience Trends report for 2023. There are various conclusions in the report that paint an interesting picture of the upcoming workforce landscape, especially con...
04/14/2023
Despite Upcoming Economic Recession, Most Employers Will Not Cut Benefits
According to recent research conclusions in the Principal Financial Well-Being Index for 2022, 70% of employers and 74% of employees predict that a recession is coming, likely in the second half of 20...
04/14/2023
Research Shows That Employers Must Improve Their Benefits Offerings
Although HR leaders are increasingly claiming that their companies offer quality benefits packages, including ancillary benefits, there is still a significant gap between what they say is being offere...
04/14/2023
COVID-19 Pandemic Has Prompted Employers to Focus on Employees’ Mental Health & Well-Being
The taboo around mental health has been steadily decreasing, largely due to the hard work and dedication of activists, educators, and employees themselves. As a result, mental health and well-being we...
04/13/2023
Guardian Webinar: Hospital Indemnity and Accident Insurance
With half of Americans living paycheck to paycheck, an unforeseen medical emergency can challenge employees to make up the difference between their savings and medical costs.1 This often creates a dil...
04/12/2023
UnitedHealthcare Offers Options to Better Manage Pharmacy Care Costs
Rising drug prices are creating challenges, but a whole-person, integrated and collaborative approach can save money and bolster better health outcomes. It’s a safe bet that, in 2023, employers and...
04/12/2023
Covered California Small Business: Consolidated Appropriations Act, Section 204 Pharmacy Reporting
Covered California for Small Business (CCSB) serves as an administrator of their participating Health Plan Issuers and is not an insurance company nor an employer-based health plan. Therefore, CCSB is...
04/12/2023
Kaiser Permanente®: Covid-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) Ends May 11
The federal COVID-19 public health emergency will end on May 11, 2023. In California, COVID-19 vaccines, testing, and treatment will continue to be provided and covered at $0 cost-share for the nex...
04/12/2023
Aetna Rate Update, July 2023
Aetna has issued a rate update for Q3 2023. There are no changes to plan designs or underwriting guidelines. Quoting is now available. Statewide average change for the quarter shows the following i...
04/11/2023
Anthem Blue Cross Portfolio & Rate Update, July 2023
Anthem has issued a small group medical rate update for Q3 2023. There are no changes to existing plan designs or underwriting guidelines. Quoting is now available. The statewide average change fo...
04/11/2023
Reminder - April 18, 2023 Summit Employee Benefits Webinar
Reminder - April 18th 2023 Summit Employee Benefits Webinar Invitation Amwins Connect Insurance Services is once again a proud sponsor of Summit Employee Benefits Online Education. This allows us t...
04/11/2023
Don't Miss Anthem's Training Events for New and Experienced Brokers
Register now for free webinars through Anthem's Broker Academy. They have a full slate of training opportunities for brokers and their staff this year. Legislative update – Wednesday, May 24 ...
04/10/2023
Blue Shield of California Q3 2023 Updates
Blue Shield is pleased to announce the Q3 2023 rate book is now available on the dedicated Rates page of Broker Connection. The third-quarter 2023 rate action is a statewide average of 1.9% Medical...
04/10/2023
Western Health Advantage Issues Rate Pass for Q3 2023
Western Health Advantage has issued a rate pass on all plans for Q3 2023. There are no benefit changes. Quoting is available. Contact your Amwins Connect Regional Sales Manager for more information...
04/08/2023
Webinar Replay: Update on the End of the COVID Emergencies
Update on the End of the COVID Emergencies April 5, 2023 It was a busy week last week on the topic of the end of the COVID emergencies. First, DOL, HHS, and IRS issued joint FAQs on several bene...
04/08/2023
