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10/14/2021
CaliforniaChoice® Rate Update for Q1 2022
CaliforniaChoice has issued new medical rates for January through March 2022 effective dates. Quoting is now available. Overall there is a small rate adjustment for Q1 2022; some plans have a rate ...
10/14/2021
UnitedHealthcare Extends Offer for 5% Second-Year Rate Cap on Dental
UnitedHealthcare is extending their second-year dental rate cap offer through December 2022. Groups that add new dental coverage are eligible for a 5% second-year rate cap. Here are the guidelines: ...
10/11/2021
Metlife's 19th Annual Employee Benefits Trends Study
For globally-mobile employees, it has been an exceptionally stressful year, compared to their domestic peers. However, globally-mobile emploees are more engaged with their employee and report high...
10/11/2021
Blue Shield of California Updates on the Consolidated Appropriations Act
The Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) of 2021 outlines various healthcare related provisions impacting health plans, our clients, and our members. Today Blue Shield is providing updates on the Ins...
10/11/2021
Blue Shield of California 2022 Portfolio & Rate Update
Blue Shield is pleased to announce Q1 2022 rates are now available for quoting. First-quarter 2022 rate action is a statewide average of 1.2%. Portfolio Updates Heading into Q1, you’ll find mini...
10/11/2021
Webinar Replay: Regulatory Update on COVID Vaccinations, Surprise Billing Rules, Draft 2021 Employer Reporting Instructions
In this webinar, our partners at BenefitComply provide an overview of the most recent agency FAQs on coverage of COVID vaccinations and wellness program incentives tied to vaccination status, we’ll di...
10/11/2021
Effective January 1, 2022, UnitedHealthcare Select Plus members in California are encouraged to choose a PCP
Primary care physicians can help California members find and access the right care at the right time. Effective Jan. 1, 2022, UnitedHealthcare Select Plus plan members are encouraged to choose a pr...
10/08/2021
Anthem Blue Cross of California Provider Termination: Prime Healthcare Hospitals
Anthem Blue Cross would like to inform you that the below Prime Healthcare Hospitals have terminated their Commercial Hospital Agreement effective September 16, 2021. These hospitals are no longer par...
10/06/2021
House Bill Could Significantly Alter Health Benefits
The House Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce committees have advanced parts of the Democrats' $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation package, also known as the Build Back Better Act. " According ...
10/05/2021
Anthem Blue Cross of California Announces Premium Deferral Option
As we approach the height of peak season, you may be considering submitting your November, December, and January cases early. However, money may be tight. Anthem is offering new cases the option to de...
10/05/2021
Anthem Blue Cross of California Special Enrollment Tips
The annual federal Special Enrollment Period (SEP) is 11/15-12/15 for a 1/1/2022 effective date. Anthem Blue Cross of California answers some of the questions you many have for clients who may not mee...
10/05/2021
Kaiser Permanente® 2022 Snapshot
Catch up with Kaiser Permanente® and review the 2022 Snapshot Flyer for a quick introduction to their new Gold 80 HDHP 1600/15% + Child Dental ALT, a rate overview, and underwriting reminders. Ple...
10/05/2021
Health Net Q1 2022 Update
Health Net is available to quote for Q1 2022. There is a moderate rate increase across all plan types. All plan names remain the same but several HMO Platinum and Gold plans have a benefit adjustment....
09/30/2021
Blue Shield of California Four Things to Know: COVID-19 Developments
As the pandemic continues, it can be challenging to stay informed across the array of COVID-19 developments and related news. Below, Blue Shield provides a summary of recent events as well as what the...
09/30/2021
Sutter Health Plus Members Gain Access to Sanvello
Sutter Health Plus members are encouraged to take advantage of their behavioral health benefits. This includes premium access to Sanvello, top-rated app to help manage stress, anxiety, and depression...
09/30/2021
Sutter Health Plus Receives High NCQA Rating
Sutter Health Plus has been awarded the high rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars for quality and satisfaction by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). Sutter Health Plus is one of only three i...
09/30/2021
Sutter Health Plus' No Cost Flu Vaccine For Members
Sutter experts recommend getting vaccinated between mid-September through October to help ensure the vaccine remains potent and has the best chance of protecting you through the duration of the flu se...
09/29/2021
Blue Shield of California Provider Update: AmericasHealth Plan Termination
The agreement between Blue Shield of California and AmericasHealth Plan is terminating; members will receive the required notices AmericasHealth Plan (located in Los Angeles County) submitted a ter...
09/29/2021
More Employers Offered Health Benefits in 2020
Contrary to some predictions, the ACA did not cause most employers to drop health coverage. Since 2013, about 99% of employers with 1,000 employees or more have offered health benefits to workers....
09/28/2021
