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Blue Shield of California Pharmacy Drug Cost Reporting (RxDC) Update

Original message below is from January communication, be sure to read about changes to this communication announced in February. Blue Shield of California has successfully submitted 2020 and 2...

Federal Public Health Emergency Extended to April 11, 2023

On January 11, 2023, the Public Health Emergency (PHE) was extended once again and is now effective through April 11, 2023. With the PHE still effective, group health plans must continue to provide...

Anthem Blue Cross 2023 Specialty Broker Bonus

Anthem is offering a new business and retention bonuses for all group sizes, including Small Group, Large Group, and National Group sales. The bonuses allow you to earn up to $25,000 per line of co...

Covered California Small Business Q2 2023 Update

Covered California for Small Business (CCSB) has announced their Q2 2023 update. Rates: Rates show an average moderate increase across the state. HMO | Full: 0% HMO | Limited: 1.9% HMO H...

Western Health Advantage Issues Rate Pass for Q2 2023

Western Health Advantage has issued a rate pass on all plans for Q2 2023. There are no benefit changes. Quoting is available. Contact your Amwins Connect Regional Sales Manager for more information...

Choice Builder® Announces Q2 2023 Update

Choice Builder® has announces Q2 2023 updates. There are no changes to benefits. MetLife is adding Voluntary Silver 2-9 lives group size rates. Quoting is now available. Sales Brochure Contact ...

Blue Shield of California: Rady Children’s Health Network and Hospitals Successful Contract Negotiation

Blue Shield of California and Blue Shield of California Promise Health have reached contract agreements with Rady Children’s Health Network and Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego County. Blue Shiel...

CaliforniaChoice® Q2 2023 Update

Rates: CalChoice has issued a rate change for Q2. Rate change may vary by carrier/plan and region. Quoting: Quoting is now available. Networks: Two networks have expanded access by adding additi...

Webinar Replay: State Individual Mandate Reporting

December 7, 2022 As many of employers are preparing for the federal reporting required IRS Forms 1094 and 1095 early in 2023, our partners at BenefitComply reviews the state-level coverage reporti...

Webinar Replay: Election Results & Potential Impact on Benefits

December 1, 2022 Now that we know who will control the House and the Senate, our partners at BenefitComply will discuss how the election may effect legislative activity related to employee benefits...

Webinar Replay: Surprise Billing Update

November 17, 2022 During this webinar, our partners at BenefitComply provided a quick overview of the surprise billing requirements, including some early statistics, and then discussed some things ...

Webinar Replay: Federal Limits for 2023

November 3, 2022 In this webinar, our partners at BenefitComply will answer frequently asked questions related to common benefits and their related limitations. Replay this webinar to review the...

Webinar Replay: New IRS Rules - Fixing the ACA's Family Glitch

October 12, 2022 In this Webinar, our partners at BenefitComply, discuss the IRS new rules that fix the “family glitch” when determining affordability for purposes of family members qualifying for ...

Employer Reporting Quick Hit - Affordability Safe Harbors

Issue Date: January 2023 Applicable large employers (50 or more FTEs) and employers offering self-funded group medical plans are in the midst of finalizing reporting via Forms 1094 and 1095 for the...

Blue Shield of California Summary of Benefits Updated with New Deductible Amounts for 3 PPO Savings Plans

Blue Shield recently updated their 2023 Summary of Benefits (SBCs) with increased embedded individual deductibles for three PPO Savings plans. The new in-network deductible amount is $3,000 for each p...

CaliforniaChoice® Q1 2023 Benefit Update

CaliforniaChoice® recently announced benefit corrections to their 2023 portfolio. These changes will be retro-effective for 1/1/2023 groups. Summaries of Benefits and Coverage are correct and quoti...

Blue Shield of California Commission Updates

The Blue Shield Commission Schedule and Producer Agreement for 2023 are available now on Broker Connection, where you can also access sales materials, tools, and up-to-date information about Blue Shie...

Blue Shield of California Q2 2023 Updates

Blue Shield is pleased to announce the Q2 2023 rate book is now available on the dedicated Rates page of Broker Connection. The second-quarter 2023 rate action is a statewide average of 1.9%. Quoting ...

Reminder For Our Summit Employees Benefits Webinar

Reminder of January 17th 2023 Summit Employee Benefits Webinar Invitation Amwins Connect Insurance Services is once again a proud sponsor of Summit Employee Benefits Online Education. This allows u...

Anthem Blue Cross Rate Update, April 2023

Anthem has issued a small group medical rate update for Q2 2023. There are no changes to plan designs or underwriting guidelines and quoting is now available. Statewide average change for the quarter ...