Coronavirus (COVID-19)

United Healthcare Hosts COVID–19 FAQ Webinars This Week

United Healthcare is hosting a series of COVID–19 FAQ Webinars for brokers and employers. Brokers and consultants: Tuesday, April 14, 1:00PM to 2:00PM Guest speaker: Richard Migliori, M.D., Exec...

Kaiser Permanente® Offers Mental Health App to Members

Kaiser Permanente® members now have access to a free mental health app called myStrength. Members in most regions can download the app using their kp.org sign-in information on their smartphone, compu...

Premier Access Holds Rates for Small & Large Groups

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Premier is retaining rates in the immediate term. Rates for Employer Groups with Fewer than 500 Employees Premier Access will retain rates (no rate chang...

Anthem Blue Cross Extends COVID-19 SEP Through April 15

Anthem Blue Cross is extending the Special Enrollment Period (SEP) through April 15, 2020 for an April 1, 2020 effective date. The SEP is available to employees in fully insured small and large groups...

Anthem Introduces COVID-19 Resources for Consumers, Care Providers and Community Partners

Anthem Blue Cross has joined with Psych Hub, a free digital hub to help members with the stress resulting from COVID-19. This hub brings together a variety of resources to help members cope with socia...

Covered California for Small Business Makes It Easy to Get Required Docs for COVID-19 SBA Loans

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is providing disaster assistance loans for Small Businesses affected by COVID-19. Supporting documentation is required, which can include health benefit invoice...

IRS Releases Guidance on FFCRA Tax Credit

The IRS has released guidance and sample forms related to the tax credit available to private employers with fewer than 500 employees who are required to provide Paid Sick Leave and Expanded FMLA leav...

Blue Shield of California Premium Payment Program

Blue Shield of California is supporting customers who have been impacted financially due to novel coronavirus (COVID-19. They are introducing flexible premium payment options to help ensure coverage t...

Health Net Makes SEP For Individual & Family Plans Available Through Covered California As Well As On Off-Exchange Plans

During this challenging time, Health Net wants to help individuals and families access the care they need. Covered California is offering a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) through June 30, 2020, to...

Oscar Helps Members Cope With COVID-19 Stress

Oscar Health is helping members cope with the stress and emotional impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in several ways: Virtual mental health visits – Doctor on Demand provides virtual therapy and o...

MetLife Holds Rates for Small Business Groups

MetLife recognizes the challenges that small businesses face as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Early next week, group customers with fewer than 500 lives will get a notification that MetLife will ...

Kaiser Permanente® Releases COVID-19 FAQs

Kaiser Permanente® is offering comprehensive FAQs addressing COVID-19 questions related to small and large groups. The FAQs help brokers and employers navigate ways to keep health care coverage in pla...