Carrier News

Anthem Blue Cross of California Announces Premium Deferral Option

As we approach the height of peak season, you may be considering submitting your November, December, and January cases early. However, money may be tight. Anthem is offering new cases the option to de...

Anthem Blue Cross of California Special Enrollment Tips

The annual federal Special Enrollment Period (SEP) is 11/15-12/15 for a 1/1/2022 effective date. Anthem Blue Cross of California answers some of the questions you many have for clients who may not mee...

Blue Shield of California Four Things to Know: COVID-19 Developments

As the pandemic continues, it can be challenging to stay informed across the array of COVID-19 developments and related news. Below, Blue Shield provides a summary of recent events as well as what the...

Sutter Health Plus Members Gain Access to Sanvello

Sutter Health Plus members are encouraged to take advantage of their behavioral health benefits. This includes premium access to Sanvello, top-rated app to help manage stress, anxiety, and depression...

Sutter Health Plus Receives High NCQA Rating

Sutter Health Plus has been awarded the high rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars for quality and satisfaction by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). Sutter Health Plus is one of only three i...

Sutter Health Plus' No Cost Flu Vaccine For Members

Sutter experts recommend getting vaccinated between mid-September through October to help ensure the vaccine remains potent and has the best chance of protecting you through the duration of the flu se...

Blue Shield of California Provider Update: AmericasHealth Plan Termination

The agreement between Blue Shield of California and AmericasHealth Plan is terminating; members will receive the required notices AmericasHealth Plan (located in Los Angeles County) submitted a ter...

Anthem Blue Cross of CA Portfolio and Rate Update Q1 2022

Rate Update Q1 2022 rates will increase slightly compared to Q4 2021. HMO 1.5% Full PPO & PPO HSA 0.9% Limited PPO 1.0% EPO 0.7% New Vivity HMO Network Anthem is excited to ...

UnitedHealthcare CA Portfolio and Rate Update Q1 2022

Rate Update UnitedHealthcare rates for Q1 2022 will experience the following decreases. Quoting is expected to release on Fri. October 1st. HMO -3.8% Northern CA PPO -0.1% Southern CA PPO...

Aetna CA Portfolio and Rate Update Q1 2022

Rate Update For the existing portfolio, rates are decreasing slightly for Q1 2022. Quoting is expected to release this week. HMO -0.8% PPO -0.2% Network Updates Terminated Networks ...

Guardian Gives Important STD Claims Accelerated Approvals Update

With the continued surge in COVID-19 cases, Guardian has been experiencing higher than expected volumes of short-term disability claims. As a result, customers may be experiencing longer hold times wh...

Principal Group Insurance Renewal Assistance

As Principal continues to look for ways to bring value to brokers with inforce clients, a new webpage, dedicated to the renewal process, has been developed. Inforce clients that have cases renewing wi...