Carrier News

Anthem Life & Disability Update: Five Things You Should Know

The anticipated closing date of April 1, 2024 for the sale of Anthem’s Life and Disability business from Anthem's parent company to StanCorp Financial Group (The Standard) is fast approaching.  Both c...

MetLife Offers a Suite of Voluntary Solutions

MetLife offers a suite of voluntary benefits to round out your group coverage. The best part: voluntary products count towards bundling discounts! Check them out: Accident Slipsheet Aura I...

Anthem | New Regulations Impact Groups with Pharmacy Coverage

Several states, including Florida, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and West Virginia, have introduced regulations that may impact members with pharmacy coverage and pricing arrangements with Anthem or ...

Anthem CA | Priority Select HMO Network Expands

Anthem's Priority Select HMO network is now available in Kern, Ventura, and San Luis Obispo counties.

Webinar 4/17: Amwins Connect & Allstate Benefits

Join us to learn more about how you can use the partnership between Amwins Connect and Allstate Benefits to offer this program to your clients!

UnitedHealthcare Q3 2024 Updates at a Glance: California

UnitedHealthcare has announced a 2.3% statewide average increase on PPO plans and a 1.7% statewide average increase on HMO plans.

Blue Shield of CA | Improved Process for D1 Premium Reporting - RxDC Mandate

Groups and/or their brokers without Employer Connection access, including active groups, termed groups, and Covered California Small Business groups, can submit required information via the Prescripti...

Sharp Health Plan Prescription Drug Data Collection Reporting (RxDC) Requirements

Employers should submit the requested information by April 19, 2024.

Blue Shield of CA Producer Alert | Digital Enhancements, Product Updates

Over the past year, Blue Shield has made significant investments to improve the experience of brokers and members. Below you will find resources to guide you through the recent enhancements that have ...

Sharp Health Plan Rate Update, July 2024

Sharp Health Plan has issued a rate update for Q3 2024.  Plans will increase 1.3% for the quarter.

Anthem | ZipDrug Sunsetting Moved to July 1, 2024

Anthem communicated previously that CarelonRx will sunset ZipDrug for all Commercial and Medicare members starting May 1, 2024, upon renewal. Anthem has moved the effective date of this change to July...

Aetna Prescription Drug Data (RxDC) Collection Requirement

Aetna will reach out to groups via email, starting on Friday, March 15th. Groups must response with the requested information by April 12.