07/01/2021
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07/01/2021
Blue Shield of California Rate Update for Q4 2021
Blue Shield rates for Q4 2021 are now available to quote in Ebix. Average statewide quarterly rate change shows a 1.4% increase across all plan types. Keep in mind that forms have been updated for ...
07/01/2021
UnitedHealthcare Rate Update for Q4 2021
UnitedHealthcare rates for Q4 2021 are now available. All plans received a rate pass, with the current Q3 rates extended through end of the year. Remember that UnitedHealthcare now allows employers...
07/01/2021
Western Health Advantage Q4 Update
Western Health Advantage has announced a rate pass for Q4 rates. There are no plan changes. Rates will be quoting soon. Contact your Amwins Connect Regional Sales Manager for more information.
06/30/2021
Webinar Replay: 2021 Six Month Wrap-Up
Our partners at BenefitComply review the compliance issues from the first six months of this year, and more importantly talk about what we expect to be focused on going forward, including understandin...
06/29/2021
Sutter Health Plus Releases Q4 Rates
Sutter Health Plus has released their Q4 HMO rates. Regions 3, 8, and 9 have a 1.0% increase while all other regions have a less than 0.5% increase. Quoting is now available. As a reminder, effecti...
06/28/2021
Sutter Health Plus is Expanding in Nevada and Placer Counties!
July 1, 2021, will mark the fifth service area expansion for Sutter Health Plus, offering coverage for two new ZIP codes in Nevada County and five new ZIP codes in Placer County effective July 1, 2021...
06/25/2021
Cigna + Oscar Webinars: Benefit Blitz
Join Cigna + Oscar Senior Sales Executives, Rachael Jones and Kaylan Kelson for a summer webinar series. Each Benefit Blitz webinar will spend 15 minutes on various topics to empower brokers to se...
06/24/2021
Humana Bundling Bonus
Place new specialty lines of coverage with the same employer and initial effective dates of coverage between August 1 and December 31, 2021: Small Group Bonus for 5-99 – per case Dental (5 en...
06/21/2021
Aetna: Commercial ID Card Changes Coming September 2021
Beginning September 24, 2021, Aetna will add information such as family and individual in- and out-of-network deductibles and out-of-pocket limits for both medical and Rx plans on their ID card as wel...
06/21/2021
Anthem Blue Cross of California Medical & Specialty Broker Incentive Program
Anthem is offering a special small group broker incentive program which will run from September 2021 through January 2022. Earn more commission when you sell medical, plus, get a special bonus for den...
06/21/2021
Are You Working Towards Delta Dental's Bonus?
Groups of 2-99 with 2021 effective dates qualify brokers for Delta's Dental’s Bonus program. Brokers must first meet a retention goal: 90% to 94.5% for a bonus of 3% 95% to 100% for a bonus o...
06/18/2021
Get a Jump on Q4 Business with Cigna + Oscar’s Rate Pass
With Cigna + Oscar's Q4 Rate Pass, take advantage of moving groups now to avoid the Q4 rush. Groups can easily move carriers (even off-cycle) with deductible and out-of-pocket max credits when they sw...
06/16/2021
Choice Administrators ARPA/COBRA Premium Assistance Update
Last month CHOICE Administrators sent updated information to ensure you were aware of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA). As a reminder, this COVID-19 relief package covers a wide range of is...
06/11/2021
Help ensure your Principal business is in good order
As a valued broker, we strive to provide you with the top-tier support you need. So, we want to remind you of the importance of having applicable state insurance licenses in good order to meet individ...
06/11/2021
Sharp Health Plan Releases Q4 Rates
Sharp Health Plan has released their Q4 HMO rates. All HMO plan rates will decrease by -3.2%. There are no changes to plan designs or underwriting guidelines. Quoting is available now. Contact your...
06/10/2021
Health Net Q4 Update
Health Net's HMO plans have an overall slight average rate increase for Q4. Full Network HMO plans have an average increase of 1.3%, and Limited Network HMO plans have an average increase of 1.7%. Quo...
06/08/2021
Member Access Made Easy with Kaiser Permanente®
Kaiser Permanente® makes accessing care and prescriptions easy for members! Members planning to travel can check out the Getting Care Away From Home Flyer for details on remote care, urgent car...
06/07/2021
Have You Taken Advantage of Health Net’s Exciting Broker Incentive Program for 2021?
With Health Net Small Business, you can earn additional rewards for groups sold with effective dates of January 1, 2021 to December 1, 2021. Get an additional 1% supplemental compensation award for ea...
06/04/2021
UnitedHealthcare Dental ID Cards are Going Digital
Effective July 1, 2021, printed dental ID cards will be sunset and replaced with digital ID cards for new business groups. Existing groups will be switching to digital ID cards on October 1, 2021. ...
06/04/2021
