04/28/2022
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04/28/2022
Kaiser Permanente® Provides Multiple Ways For Members To Get COVID-19 Self-tests
Kaiser Permanente® members are able to get COVID-19 home antigen tests at no cost. Federal Government: Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 free self-tests without shipping fees at covi...
04/28/2022
Sutter Health Plus Transparency in Coverage: Machine-Readable Files
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Transparency in Coverage Rule requires health plans to disclose pricing information over the course of about three years. In compliance with t...
04/28/2022
Sutter Health Expands Santa Rosa Regional Hospital
Sutter Health is expected to open a new three-story tower at its regional hospital in north Santa Rosa on May 3, 2022. This expansion increases the hospital's capacity by adding 40 all-private patient...
04/26/2022
Nearly All CDHPs Expanded Telehealth Access
Nearly every Consumer-Directed Health Plan (CDHP) leverage new flexibility under the CARES Act to expand telehealth coverage without a patient having to touch their deductible. The study by Ame...
04/25/2022
Alert on Self-Funded Plans and Mental Health Parity Reporting
The Dept. of Labor (DOL) has an important reporting requirement that applies to all self-funded benefit plans in which employers have had at least 51+ employees during the preceding calendar year....
04/21/2022
Kaiser Permanente® Makes Getting Care While Traveling Easier
The last thing anyone wants to worry about while traveling for work or on vacation is how to get good health care if you need it during your trip. A new agreement between Kaiser Permanente and Cigna w...
04/21/2022
Census Enhancements Available in Ebix
Ebix has announced an enhancement to proposal censuses. The census will now reflect the lines of coverage quoted for each employee, on both the PDF and Excel options, allowing you to easily preview wh...
04/21/2022
Anthem Blue Cross Relaxes Dental and Vision Guidelines Even Further!
Anthem Blue Cross previously announced a change to their voluntary dental and vision participation guideline effective May 1, 2022. They have now introduced a change to their non-voluntary dental and ...
04/20/2022
Employers Are Diversifying Health Benefits
When it comes to benefits, employers are increasing plan options. Seventy-seven percent now offer an average of five health plan options between HDHPs and PPOs. Nearly two-thirds offer both an HSA...
04/15/2022
UnitedHealthcare Specialty Bundling Program Update
UnitedHealthcare has updated their Specialty Bundling Program. The minimum line requirement has dropped from 3 lines down to 2. Adding 2 or more specialty lines (including voluntary) can help group...
04/13/2022
Join Anthem to Hear Exciting Details about New Large Group ABF in California
Effective July 1st, Anthem Balanced Funding (ABF) will be available as a solution for Large Group employers. This allows Anthem to provide alternative funding options for employers seeking predictable...
04/13/2022
CaliforniaChoice® Rate Update for Q3 2022
CaliforniaChoice has issued new medical rates for Q3 2022 effective dates. Quoting is now available. Overall there is a small rate adjustment for Q3 2022.
04/13/2022
Anthem Blue Cross Rate Update, July 2022
Anthem has issued a rate update for Q3 2022. There are no changes to plan designs or underwriting guidelines. Quoting is now available. Statewide average change for the quarter shows: ...
04/13/2022
Aetna Attain App Now Available for Android
The Attain by Aetna app is now available on Google Play for Android™ users. The Attain® app combines a member’s unique health history with their wearable device activity, and they’re offered personali...
04/13/2022
Cigna + Oscar Announces Extended LocalPlus Network
Cigna + Oscar is excited to announce the rollout of Extended LocalPlus. As of effective date of July 1, 2022, eligible employees who live and work in a LocalPlus service area across the US will be abl...
04/12/2022
Health Net Offers Virtual Care With Babylon
Babylon is working with Health Net of California, Inc. to provide access to healthcare when members can’t access your doctor, from their phone. Health Net and Babylon’s shared vision is to help tra...
04/12/2022
Health Net Q3 2022 Update
Health Net's Q3 rates are now available for quoting. While the statewide average show a moderate change, some regions, such as Region 1, 5, and 14, are seeing deep rate cuts. Plans and benefits remain...
04/11/2022
Sutter Health Plus: An Update on COVID-19 Booster Shots
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is updating its recommendations to allow certain immunocompromised individuals and people over the age of 50 who received an initial booster dose a...
04/11/2022
Choice Builder® Q3 Updates
Choice Builder® has issued updated rates for Q3; rates are now available. There are no benefit or plan changes. Voluntary Dental participation has been reduced to a minimum of 5 eligible and 2 enro...
04/07/2022
