Carrier News

UnitedHealthcare Small Group Q1 2025 Updates at a Glance (California)

[UPDATED] UnitedHealthcare has announced updates to rates, plans/portfolios, and networks for Q1 2025 in California.

Blue Shield | New Member ID Cards

Beginning with October 1 plan effective dates, members received new ID cards with updated pharmacy information. An insert was included with instructions for members to bring their new ID card to the p...

Anthem | A SG Solution for Your LG Union/Non-Union Clients

Anthem is the ideal solution for your 101+ employee clients seeking comprehensive coverage for their non-union employees. Effective immediately Anthem Small Group will accept groups where the total nu...

Health Net | Doula Services Available in 2025

Health Net members can access doula services for up to 12 months after a pregnancy event at no cost.

Q1 2025 Carrier Update Overview

[UPDATED] Amwins Connect is pleased to announce updates for Q1 2025 small group fully insured plans.

HR Solutions for Your Business - Provided by CoPower

Award-winning HR Solutions for Your Business - Provided by CoPower CoPower is committed to helping you stay compliant. That’s why they are sponsoring HR resources for our customers. The Zywave HR360 ...

Anthem Reaches Multi-Year Agreement with Providence St. Joseph Health

Anthem Blue Cross is pleased to announce they have reached an agreement with Providence St. Joseph Health.

Health Net | New 2-Year Contract with Optum Delivers Stability

Health Net is excited to announce their continued partnership with Optum! They have successfully agreed on a new two-year contract.

Blue Shield | Pharmacy Update: Optimizing the Retail Pharmacy Network

Beginning in 2025, Navitus will manage Blue Shield's retail pharmacy network.

Health Net | Pharmacy Tier Changes Could Mean Lower Member Cost Shares

As a result of California Regulation AB 948, some members may have lower copayments due to their medications being classified at a lower tier. Others may face higher copayments.

Anthem | Hy-Vee Pharmacy Exits Base Network

Hy-Vee Pharmacy, a midsize regional chain with 273 locations, has chosen to exit the Base Network, effective March 1, 2025.

Anthem | Byte, an Ortho@Home Network Provider Pauses Operations

Byte, a network provider of the Ortho@Home program, has paused its operations effective October 25, 2024, and announced that its aligner treatment will be put on hold until future notice.