Carrier News

Anthem Blue Cross of California Provider Update: El Camino Health

Anthem has reached a new multi-year agreement with El Camino Health, comprising hospital campuses in Mountain View and Los Gatos, effective October 1, 2021. El Camino Health provides services to membe...

Kaiser Permanente® Announces Bonus for December and January Groups

For all new small groups sold to effective December 1, 2021 through January 1, 2022, Kaiser Permanente® has a $100 bonus per enrolled subscriber. Example 1: If you sell a new group with 61 employee...

Blue Shield of California Network Expansions

Trio HMO network continues to grow Blue Shield is happy to share that, effective July 1, 2021, Brown and Toland Physicians joined their growing network of Trio ACO providers serving Alameda County....

UnitedHealthcare January 2022 New Sales & Retention Broker Bonus

UnitedHealthcare is offering a bonus to agents in California* to sell new fully insured or level-funded medical groups with up to 100 eligible employees with an effective date of January 1, 2022. E...

Guardian: Simply Put – Employees Need Voluntary Benefits

Nearly 50% of workers feel their employee benefits are more important since Covid-19.* Now is the time to enhance your clients’ benefits programs with voluntary benefits that can help protect their em...

Health Net 2020 MLR Rebates in September

Small Group Clients who had Health Net of California, Inc. HMO plans in 2020 will receive a rebate of a portion of the premium as required under the ACA. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires heal...

Have You Taken Advantage of Kaiser Permanente®’s Total Replacement Reward?

Through December 31, 2021, you’ll earn a one-time reward when Kaiser Permanente® is the sole carrier for any of your new or renewing groups. The Total Replacement reward is only available for each qua...

Dual Contribution: Even More Choice with Covered California Small Business

Effective September 1, 2021, groups may select dual contribution through Covered California Small Business. CCSB will not monitor groups and groups may define the classes. Contact your AmwinsConne...

Explore the New Covered California Small Business

The new portal for Covered California Small Business launched September 1, 2021. Have you checked it out yet at MyCCSB.com? With the new enhancements you'll be able to view real-time payments, submit ...

Humana Updates Dental Waiting Period Guidelines for Groups 5+

Effective November 1, 2021, Humana has removed waiting periods for employer-sponsored dental groups of 5+ enrolled. It is important to note that these groups must meet a minimum of 50% participation (...

Blue Shield of California Auto Digital Opt-In at Enrollment

Blue Shield of California is expanding efforts to reach members digitally, encouraging them to register for an online account at blueshieldca.com to access benefits and manage their healthcare more ea...

Anthem Blue Cross 2020 MLR Rebates will Mail by the End of August

Anthem groups and Individual members in 10 states will receive 2020 medical loss ratio (MLR) rebates this year. Rebates will be mailed by the end of August. This is the second year in a row they maile...