Carrier News

Western Health Advantage COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) Ending Approaches

The end of the public health emergency (PHE) is coming on May 11, 2023. However, in California, most mandates under the current COVID-19 PHE continue to apply. At this point, WHA will continue to asse...

Health Net Large Group Enhanced Choice Rate Cap Program

Qualified new groups can take advantage of a second-year rate cap on all Enhanced Choice plans for effective dates 1/1/2023 through 2/29/2024. Rate cap eligibility is determined on a case-by-case basi...

Healthcare Right in Members' Hands: the GeoBlue Mobile App

Help your customers discover the benefits of the GeoBlue mobile app, which puts international medical insurance information right in members' hands.

Aetna Extends AFA Credits through September 2023

New clients brought to Aetna Funding Advantage℠ plans with 2–100 employees will continue to earn admin fee credits and guaranteed surpluses through September 1, 2023, effective dates.

Aetna Webinar: Strategies for Employers to Help Overcome Barriers to Mental Health Care

Join Aetna's May Webinar to learn how employers can continue to emphasize mental health well-being and increase access to quality care.

UnitedHealthcare, Cigna & Aetna Ease Prior Authorizations Ahead of CMS Rule

Multiple major insurers - including UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, and Aetna – are making changes to their prior authorization policies. This includes eliminating, simplifying, and automating much of the pa...

Blue Shield of California Plans for End of COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE)

The federal COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) will officially end next month, on May 11, 2023, impacting coverage for COVID-19 services, as well as eligibility for individuals enrolled in Medi-Ca...

Health Net Pricing and Guidelines Create Broader Selling Options

Over the past several years Health Net has found unique industries that stand out as sales prospects. The benefits of selling in these markets are strong and can give your business a noticeable boost:...

Cigna Pathwell Specialty: The Future Of Specialty Drug Management

Managing high cost conditions with high touch support. Cigna Pathwell SpecialtySM puts members on the right path to wellness while helping manage your plan’s specialty infused and injected drug sp...

Kaiser Q2 Thought Leadership Webinar

Coinciding with Mental Health Awareness Month, don’t miss Kaiser Permanente's next thought leadership webinar, “From Hustle to Harmony: Work Culture Strategies for Battling Burnout.” This live virtual...

MetLife Plans Make it Easy for Members to Protect their Priorities

MetLife Legal Plans and MetLife Pet Insurance are here to help your clients' members protect their priorities.

Covered California Reminds Small Groups About Tax Credit

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