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Anthem Supports Required 1095-B and 1095-C Filing

Anthem is required to file tax forms 1095-B and 1094-B electronically with the IRS for all fully insured plans, by April 1, 2024. We are also required to mail tax form 1095-B to our members by March 1...

Take Advantage of Tax Credit with Covered California Small Business

Eligible small businesses can potentially qualify for federal tax credits to help offset the cost of providing health insurance.

Anthem | Required Data Collection for CAA D1 Rx Drug Reporting

The next RxDC report is due by June 1, 2024. To meet the requirement, we will follow the same process as last year and file on behalf of our fully insured and ASO clients for the benefits we administe...

UPDATED DATES: 2024 UnitedHealthcare/Oxford Approach to CAA Prescription Drug (RxDC) Reporting

UnitedHealthcare and Oxford fully insured and self-funded/level funded groups must complete the online tool for CAA RxDC reporting between February 16, 2024, and April 10, 2024.

2024 UnitedHealthcare Producer Performance Guides Now Available

UnitedHealthcare has released their 2024 Producer Performance Guides, which allow brokers to navigate commission and bonus-related questions for the 2024 calendar year.

Anthem CA | Producer Appointment for Anthem Life

As Anthem prepares to move their California life and disability (L&D) business from Anthem Blue Cross Life and Health Insurance Company to Anthem Life Insurance Company, Anthem will appoint you as a p...

Aetna Formulary Update: Humira To Be Replaced By Biosimilar Products

This change impacts all Small Group AFA and Fully Insured 51-100 plans using the Advanced Control Plan formulary.

Aetna Gag Clause Prohibition Compliance Attestation Completed and Filed

They were submitted to CMS by the December 31, 2023, due date.

Scout by Sutter Health A Resiliency and Mental Health App for Youth

Sutter Health Plus members have no-cost access to Scout by Sutter Health — a personalized digital program that helps teens and young adults build resilience to better manage everyday mental health. Ch...

Anthem CA | Network Update: UC Health Agrees to a New Contract

Anthem Blue Cross and UC Health have agreed in principle to a new contract providing Anthem members access to affordable care at UC Health’s doctors and hospitals for years to come.

Blue Shield of CA | Rx Drug Cost Data Collection (RxDC) - Group Response Required

To ensure group data is included in Blue Shield’s aggregate filing, groups will need to fill out the Blue Shield D1 intake form.

Kaiser Permanente®: 2024 Form Completion Required by Employers for Federal Reporting Under CAA - Act Now

To help ensure compliance with the CAA reporting requirements, employer groups must provide additional information. Take a look at this article to learn what is required.