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Anthem Parent Company Name Change to Elevance Health

Anthem is very excited to share news that their parent company, Anthem, Inc., has filed a preliminary proxy statement to change its name. The new name, pending shareholder approval, will be Elevance H...

Cigna Network Update

Cigna is pleased to welcome two new provider groups into the HMO Select Network, enabling Cigna to preserve affordability and enhance access for their HMO Select customers in Los Angeles County and th...

Sharp Health Plan Rate Update, Q3 2022

Sharp has released updated rates for Q3. All plans will increase 1.3% compared to Q2 rates. There are no plan or underwriting changes. Quoting is now available. As a reminder, Sharp has revised the...

Health Net Advises Members on How to Receive COVID-19 Tests

Health Net members can receive COVID-19 home tests several ways. How can members get free at-home COVID-19 tests? If members have pharmacy coverage as part of their Health Net plan, they can ge...

New Ways for Kaiser Permanente® Members to Get COVID-19 Self-tests

While self-tests are in short supply, here are some ways Kaiser Permanente® members may be able to get COVID-19 home antigen tests at no cost. Federal Government: Every home in the U.S. is eligi...

Blue Shield Updates on Consolidated Appropriations Act

The No Surprises, Continuity of Care, and Provider Directories provisions of the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) of 2021 went into effect last month. Here is what you need to know to support you...

Small Businesses Get Lower Participation Rates with Aetna AFA

Participation rates for Aetna Funding Advantage (AFA) are going down from 50% to only 30% of full-time employees. Effective April 1, 2022, the lower participation rates apply to all states. Ev...

Blue Shield of California Producer Rewards 2022

Sell more, earn more with the Blue Shield Small Business Incentive Program Blue Shield is making it easier for you to earn more when you enroll members in Blue Shield of California small business p...

Aetna Funding Advantage Participation Update and Discounts

Effective April 2022, Aetna Funding Advantage participation will be lowered to 30% (down from 50%) for all states. In addition, groups can earn a 2% cross-sell discount on AFA medical when dental i...

Guardian Update on California’s Senate Bill 1008

In January, Guardian shared a preliminary update on how they will be supporting customers under California's Senate Bill 1008, which became effective January 28, 2022. This emergency regulation requir...

Guardian: Update on College Tuition Benefit Program

A key element of Guardian's Group Benefits strategy is to enhance and expand their portfolio of products and services to support the well-being of their members. As part of this focus, they also conti...

Sutter Health Plus Provider Network In Santa Cruz County

Effective May 31, 2022, in Santa Cruz County, Dignity Health Medical Group - Dominican (DHMGD) will no longer participate in the Sutter Health Plus provider network. However, the Dignity Health Domini...