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Covered California for Small Business announced rate updates for April 1, 2025 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
Anthem Blue Cross will file the Gag Clause Prohibition Compliance Attestation on behalf of your fully insured and administrative services only (ASO) clients before the December 31, 2024, deadline.
According to UHC data, per member per month (PMPM) healthcare costs can be 2.7x higher in the highest-cost states compared to the to the lowest cost states. UHC offers three strategies employers can take to help manage cost variation and reduce health care costs.
Kaiser Permanente is expecting to open a new Medical Office Building in Salinas in January 2025 (pending regulatory approval). Continue reading to learn more about how Kaiser Permanente provides care and coverage in Monterey County.
Health Net is excited to share that they will begin offering their Doula Program at $0 cost beginning in 2025. Members can receive up to eight visits during pregnancy and postpartum.
The Employer Health Hub is designed to provide educational resources specifically tailored to assist your clients. It aims to inspire employees to adopt healthier lifestyle choices and foster a more engaged and productive workforce. Anthem's new platform offers accessible resources focused on cultivating a healthier workforce.
Don't forget to review the items listed below before the end of your group's effective month. Employers only have until the end of their effective month to request changes, any change after will require an exception and may not be approved retroactively.
The IRS has announced the 2025 FSA, Transit and Parking limits increases.
Health Net will meet all regulatory obligations for the initial GCPCA due on 12/31/2024. The group does not need to take any action regarding the attestation or pay any fees to the plan for the attestation.
Health Net is excited to announce their continued and expanded partnership with Providence! Health Net and Providence have agreed on a new three-year contract which ensures all participating products will remain in-network through December 31, 2027.
Don't forget to review the items listed below before the end of your group's effective month. Employers only have until the end of their effective month to request changes, any change after will require an exception and may not be approved retroactively.
We are excited to unveil the fresh, vibrant new look of Beere&Purves!
All Q2 2024 rates are now available in bpQuote – see below for more information on the 2024 updates for each B&P medical carrier!
Anticipated Q4 2023 renewal release dates for B&P medical carrier partners are outlined in the table below.
All Q3 2023 rates are now available in bpQuote! Click the links below to read more about carrier-specific changes.
All Q2 2023 rates are now available in bpQuote! Click the links below to read more about carrier-specific changes.
You have 4 valuable opportunities to join the B&P Sales Team to learn about the changes going into effect on January 1, 2023 for B&P carrier partners.
All Q4 2022 rates are now available in bpQuote! Click the links below to read more about carrier-specific changes.
Anticipated renewal release dates for B&P medical carrier partners are outlined in the table below.
Don't forget to review the items listed below before the end of your group's effective month. Employers only have until the end of their effective month to request changes, any change after will require an exception and may not be approved retroactively.
HealthConnect added the Current/Renewal report to the list of reports that can be exported into a single Excel file.
Q4 2024 rates are starting to be released in bpQuote! We expect to have all Q4 2024 rates around mid-July.
bpQuote added a new feature that will allow you quickly update all of the Current Plans with the Renewal Plans on the census page. Look for the new "Update Current Plans with Renewals Plans" button on the Review Group Data page to use this enhancement.
bpQuote has added a new feature that will allow you to add in the new hire date for an employee and their current rates will be reflected based on the carrier's rules.
Q3 2024 rates are starting to be released in bpQuote! We expect to have all Q3 2024 rates around mid-April.
All Q2 2024 rates are now available in bpQuote – see below for more information on the 2024 updates for each B&P medical carrier!
bpQuote has rolled out a variety of new enhancements that will make quoting and navigating through the quote engine easier.
bpQuote has a new Custom Side by Side Detail (BETA) report that allows you compare benefits across plans and show only the benefits you want.
HealthConnect will be performing maintenance on the quote engine from 3 AM to 8 AM PST on Saturday, August 12th. bpQuote may have intermittent outages during this time.
The IRS has announced the 2025 FSA, Transit and Parking limits increases.
For 2025, the ACA affordability percentage has been set at 9.02% of an employee’s household income as stated in IRS Notice Rev Proc. 2024-35. This is an increase from the 2024 percentage, which was 8.39%. Applicable Large Employers (ALEs) may face penalties if they do not offer affordable employer-sponsored minimum essential coverage.
The Affordable Care Act (ACA or health care reform law) requires health plans to meet a minimum medical loss ratio (MLR), which varies according to market. Health insurance issuers must meet a minimum MLR of 85% in the fully insured large group market and 80% in the fully insured small group and individual markets.
California Dental Network (CDN) has announced its withdrawal from the California commercial dental market, effective October 1, 2024. Contact your B&P Sales Rep for assistance moving group coverage to one of our alternate carrier partners.
The IRS has released the 2025 annual HSA contribution limits as well as the HDHP deductible and out-of-pocket expense limits. See the tables in our news post to view the 2024 and 2025 amounts along with the year-over-year changes.
Commercial Small and Large Group Evidence of Coverage (EOC) booklets, for plans effective January 1, 2024 and later, will contain the updates as shown in the Notice of Changes links below. This Notice reflects Health Net of California (Health Net) compliance with new laws and regulatory requirements. It also addresses Health Net administrative changes.
The IRS has announced the 2024 FSA, Transit and Parking limits increases.
We understand that you and your clients are responsible for more work than ever before. Therefore, we are providing you with this reminder that the Medicare Modernization Act (MMA) requires your clients to complete two disclosure requirements pertaining to the creditable coverage of their prescription drug plan.
The IRS has released the 2024 annual HSA contribution limits as well as the HDHP deductible and out-of-pocket expense limits. The tables below show the 2023 and 2024 amounts with the year-over-year changes.
Ease is excited to announce that they have been acquired by Employee Navigator. You can read the full press release here for additional details and to learn more about the acquisition.
Anthem Blue Cross is pleased to announce that they have successfully renewed their Commercial HMO Agreement with Santa Barbara Select IPA located in Santa Barbara County. The fully executed multi-year agreement is effective June 1, 2024.
Anthem and Cottage Health have finalized a multi-year renewal agreement effective January 1, 2025.
With the addition of Oakley.com to Anthem Blue Cross's Blue View Vision network, members now have another convenient online option when it comes to purchasing eyewear.
Anthem Blue Cross's Priority Select HMO network expanded into Kern, Ventura, and San Luis Obispo counties on March 1, 2024.
Anthem Blue Cross is pleased to announce that they have successfully renewed their Commercial agreement with the Trinity Health comprising the noted entities: St Agnes Medical Center (050093), Fresno Surgical Hospital (050708), and St. Agnes Medical Foundation (PPO).
Anthem Blue Cross is pleased to announce that they have successfully renewed their Commercial agreement with Scripps Health, comprising the following-referenced entities. Scripps Health is located in San Diego County.
Anthem Blue Cross and UC Health have agreed in principle to a new contract providing Anthem members access to affordable care at UC Health’s doctors and hospitals for years to come. The organizations have also agreed to extend their current contract to April 1, 2024, allowing time to finalize the new contract and offer Anthem members uninterrupted in-network care at UC Health.
The CaliforniaCare HMO Agreement between Anthem Blue Cross and Meritage Medical Network will terminate effective December 31, 2023. As a result, beginning December 31, 2023, Meritage Medical Network will no longer be part of the Anthem Blue Cross commercial HMO Network. Meritage Medical Network is located in Marin County.
Anthem is pleased to announce that they have renewed their agreement retro-effective to August 1, 2023, with Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital.
Effective November 1, 2023, Hoag will be added to Health Net’s Full Network HMO and Full Network PPO networks for small and large employer groups.
Aetna announced plan and rate updates for January 1, 2025 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
Aetna announced that they met the minimum medical loss ratio for 2023 plans in California. Rebates will be sent to other states and markets as necessary, see Aetna's flyer for a complete listing.
Aetna announced plan and rate updates for October 1, 2024 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
Aetna announced plan and rate updates for July 1, 2024 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
Aetna is sending notices to groups to collect information for the upcoming RxDC reporting requirements. Groups must respond by April 12, 2024.
Aetna announced plan and rate updates for April 1, 2024 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
Level funding may be a great option to consider as it provides the best of fully insured and self-insured coverages in a simple product.
Aetna announced plan and rate updates for January 1, 2024 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
California small groups will not receive MLR rebates as Aetna met or exceeded MLR thresholds for their California pools.
Aetna will submit the Gag Clause Prohibition Compliance Attestation on behalf of all fully-insured and small group AFA plan sponsors.
Anthem Blue Cross will file the Gag Clause Prohibition Compliance Attestation on behalf of your fully insured and administrative services only (ASO) clients before the December 31, 2024, deadline.
The Employer Health Hub is designed to provide educational resources specifically tailored to assist your clients. It aims to inspire employees to adopt healthier lifestyle choices and foster a more engaged and productive workforce. Anthem's new platform offers accessible resources focused on cultivating a healthier workforce.
Anthem announced rate and plan updates for January 1, 2025 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
Anthem groups and Individual members in 11 states will receive 2023 medical loss ratio (MLR) rebates this year. California Small Group will not be receiving an MLR rebate, however Anthem Blue Cross Life and Health Insurance Company for Large Group PPO will receive MLR rebates.
Anthem Blue Cross is updating their Small Group commission schedule, effective September 1, 2024. All new small groups will generate a 5% commission for the life of the case, regardless of premium amount.
Anthem Blue Cross, CaliforniaChoice, Covered CA for Small Business, Health Net, Kaiser Permanente, and UnitedHealthcare are all making it easy to transition groups and maintain high-quality coverage.
Anthem provided a reminder about the upcoming due date for PCORI fees and the applicable rates per member for groups subject to the fee.
Anthem announced rate and plan updates for October 1, 2024 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
Anthem Blue Cross is pleased to announce that they have successfully renewed their Commercial HMO Agreement with Santa Barbara Select IPA located in Santa Barbara County. The fully executed multi-year agreement is effective June 1, 2024.
Anthem will file the Gag Clause Prohibition Compliance Attestation on behalf of your fully insured and administrative services only (ASO) clients before the December 31, 2024, deadline.
Anthem Blue Cross will file the Gag Clause Prohibition Compliance Attestation on behalf of your fully insured and administrative services only (ASO) clients before the December 31, 2024, deadline.
The Employer Health Hub is designed to provide educational resources specifically tailored to assist your clients. It aims to inspire employees to adopt healthier lifestyle choices and foster a more engaged and productive workforce. Anthem's new platform offers accessible resources focused on cultivating a healthier workforce.
Anthem groups and Individual members in 11 states will receive 2023 medical loss ratio (MLR) rebates this year. California Small Group will not be receiving an MLR rebate, however Anthem Blue Cross Life and Health Insurance Company for Large Group PPO will receive MLR rebates.
Anthem provided a reminder about the upcoming due date for PCORI fees and the applicable rates per member for groups subject to the fee.
Anthem Blue Cross is pleased to announce that they have successfully renewed their Commercial HMO Agreement with Santa Barbara Select IPA located in Santa Barbara County. The fully executed multi-year agreement is effective June 1, 2024.
Anthem will file the Gag Clause Prohibition Compliance Attestation on behalf of your fully insured and administrative services only (ASO) clients before the December 31, 2024, deadline.
Anthem and Cottage Health have finalized a multi-year renewal agreement effective January 1, 2025.
Anthem Blue Cross announced updated bundling discounts beginning June 1st for their Anthem Balanced Funding (ABF) product in the small and large group markets.
Starting next week, Anthem will email members quarterly tips to help them get the most from their health plan with virtual care.
Effective April 1, 2024, StanCorp Financial Group, Inc. (The Standard) has acquired Anthem's parent company’s Life and Disability business.
CaliforniaChoice announced plan and rate updates for January 1, 2025 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
CaliforniaChoice is making it easy for groups with Cigna+Oscar direct coverage to move to CaliforniaChoice! A special underwriting promotion is available for new business effective dates from July 1, 2024, to December 1, 2024.
CaliforniaChoice announced plan and rate updates for October 1, 2024 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
CaliforniaChoice is adding a new Anthem Blue Cross plan on the Vivity HMO network to their portfolio effective September 1, 2024. This new plan is now available for quoting!
CaliforniaChoice announced plan and rate updates for July 1, 2024 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
Use Kaiser Permanente's new Value Add slide to learn more about health and wellness resources available to members.
By February 27, Kaiser Permanente will send an updated form to contract signers to request average monthly premium and Form 5500 information. The form must be completed by March 29, 2024.
CaliforniaChoice announced plan and rate updates for April 1, 2024 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
bpQuote has rolled out two new enhancements to the quote engine. You can now get Spanish versions of the Employee Worksheet ACA report and New Hire Worksheet report. bpQuote also added a new sort option on the proposal options page to let you sort by Plan Type and then by Network Size.
CaliforniaChoice announced plan and rate updates for January 1, 2024 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
ChoiceBuilder announced plan and rate updates for October 1, 2024 effective dates. All rates are available for quoting!
ChoiceBuilder announced plan and rate updates for July 1, 2024 effective dates. All rates are available for quoting!
ChoiceBuilder announced plan and rate updates for April 1, 2024 effective dates. All rates are available for quoting!
ChoiceBuilder announced plan and rate updates for January 1, 2024 effective dates. All rates are available for quoting!
ChoiceBuilder announced plan and rate updates for July 1, 2023 effective dates. All rates are available for quoting!
ChoiceBuilder announced plan and rate updates for April 1, 2023 effective dates. All rates are available for quoting!
ChoiceBuilder announced plan and rate updates for January 1, 2023 effective dates. All rates are available for quoting!
ChoiceBuilder announced plan and rate updates for December 1, 2022 effective dates. All rates are available for quoting!
ChoiceBuilder announced plan and rate updates for October 1, 2022 effective dates. All rates are available for quoting!
ChoiceBuilder announced plan and rate updates for July 1, 2022 effective dates. All rates are available for quoting!
Oscar has made the decision not to renew the Cigna + Oscar small group offering in 2025.
Cigna + Oscar announced plan and rate updates for July 1, 2024 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
Talkspace is the place to go for fast and simple online therapy. Members can connect with a licensed therapist through private message or video chat to get the support they need from the comfort and privacy of their own home.
Cigna + Oscar announced plan and rate updates for April 1, 2024 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
Cigna + Oscar is committed to creating the best member experience possible and they are improving eligibility verification for a better member experience.
Cigna + Oscar announced plan and rate updates for January 1, 2024 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
Anticipated Q4 2023 renewal release dates for B&P medical carrier partners are outlined in the table below.
Cigna + Oscar announced plan and rate updates for October 1, 2023 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
Cigna + Oscar announced plan and rate updates for July 1, 2023 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
All Q3 2023 rates are now available in bpQuote! Click the links below to read more about carrier-specific changes.
Covered California for Small Business announced rate updates for April 1, 2025 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
Covered California for Small Business (CCSB) provided the below updates on their 2024 bonus program and their upcoming Special Enrollment Period (SEP).
Covered California for Small Business announced rate updates for January 1, 2025 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
Starting October 1, 2024, Covered California for Small Business will no longer offer California Dental Network plans, and members will need to transition to Delta Dental or Dental Health Services for continued coverage. Please see the important details within for more information.
Covered California for Small Business (CCSB) provided the below updates on their Mental Health Roadshow, 2024 bonus program, brand new small business toolkit, and certification steps.
Anthem Blue Cross, CaliforniaChoice, Covered CA for Small Business, Health Net, Kaiser Permanente, and UnitedHealthcare are all making it easy to transition groups and maintain high-quality coverage.
Covered California for Small Business announced rate updates for October 1, 2024 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
CCSB is making it easier for you to transition your Cigna + Oscar groups over to CCSB with these streamlined promotional rules.
Earn up to $12,000 for enrolling new small groups with Covered California for Small Business with coverage effective July 1, 2024 through January 1, 2025.
Subscriber IDs are now displayed on the Employee Dashboard and you can now export a complete employer census.
Make sure your employers and their employees are aware of the top-tier perks that come with Delta Dental small business plans this open enrollment season.
Delta Dental is making an exception to offer their DeltaCare USA DHMO plans alongside another carrier’s DPPO for eligible groups losing CDN coverage effective October 1, 2024.
Delta Dental plans come with top-tier perks your small businesses are looking for.
Delta Dental announced plan and rate updates for January 1, 2025 effective dates, rates are available for quoting.
Selling to businesses with 2-99 employees? Offer them DeltaVision, which combines dental and vision benefits in one easy invoice and one application.
Delta Dental latest Insider Update provided updates on their new LifePerks benefit, 2024 rates, and more.
Delta Dental is now offering members LifePerks, which gives Delta Dental small business members access to a wide variety of local and national offers and discounts.
Delta Dental announced plan and rate updates for January 1, 2024 effective dates, rates are available for quoting.
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 members. As part of this focus, Guardian also continually evaluates their existing products and services, measuring their impact and seeing how well they align with their Purpose and strategy.
Guardian announced rate updates for January 1, 2022 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
Guardian announced rate updates for January 1, 2021 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
As a reminder, Guardian introduced the Guardian Pandemic Support Program* to help your clients with fully-insured Guardian dental and vision plans be able to manage costs by choosing either a premium credit or extended rate guarantee.**
Guardian recently introduced the Guardian Pandemic Support Program* to help your clients manage costs and provide employees with affordable, uninterrupted access to dental care as practices reopen for elective treatments.
Guardian has heard directly from many of you about how significantly the pandemic has impacted employers and their members’ ability to receive dental care.
Currently, 92% of small business owners are reporting a moderate to very high level of stress at this time, yet over 70% are still optimistic about the future. Guardian is committed to providing their small businesses customers with the support they need to help navigate the challenges of this unprecedented time.
Health Net is excited to share that they will begin offering their Doula Program at $0 cost beginning in 2025. Members can receive up to eight visits during pregnancy and postpartum.
Health Net will meet all regulatory obligations for the initial GCPCA due on 12/31/2024. The group does not need to take any action regarding the attestation or pay any fees to the plan for the attestation.
Health Net is excited to announce their continued and expanded partnership with Providence! Health Net and Providence have agreed on a new three-year contract which ensures all participating products will remain in-network through December 31, 2027.
Health Net met or exceeded the MLR targets for California IFP/IEX, SBG and LRG market segments so subscribers and employer groups will not receive 2023 plan year rebates.
Health Net is closing three plans in 2025, as a result, they will be mailing notices to impacted employers and members at least 90 days prior to the impacted group's renewal date.
Health Net announced plan and rate updates for January 1, 2025. Rates are available for quoting!
Health Net outlines the medical necessity criteria members must meet in order to be approved for weight loss drugs.
Health Net successfully filed the RxDC report for Oregon and California Small and Large groups on May 30, 2024.
Health Net is issuing refunds to certain members of the Small Group HMO Silver plans due to an error in the Prescription Drug Deductible amount. They are also updating the Diagnostic Imaging (including X-rays) services to keep the plan within the actuarial value range for Silver plans.
Anthem Blue Cross, CaliforniaChoice, Covered CA for Small Business, Health Net, Kaiser Permanente, and UnitedHealthcare are all making it easy to transition groups and maintain high-quality coverage.
Health Net is excited to announce their continued and expanded partnership with Providence! Health Net and Providence have agreed on a new three-year contract which ensures all participating products will remain in-network through December 31, 2027.
Health Net met or exceeded the MLR targets for California IFP/IEX, SBG and LRG market segments so subscribers and employer groups will not receive 2023 plan year rebates.
Earn 2% of paid premiums received for 12 months for each new Health Net large employer group sold throughout 2025.
Health Net’s 2025 Enhanced Choice portfolio is now refreshed and ready for you to sell! It offers Health Net's appealing “Pick Your Plan, Pick Your Network” strategy with even more of their most popular plan designs. It also has new plans to help meet the diverse needs of your large employer groups.
Health Net successfully filed the RxDC report for Oregon and California Small and Large groups on May 30, 2024.
Health Net's Elite Partners Program (EPP) contest gives you the chance to put your selling talents to the test. Be one of Health Net’s top 8 selling brokers in IFP, Large Group or Small Group, and you and a guest can pack your bags for paradise.
In response to Canopy Health’s strategic review, Health Net ceases new group sales of CanopyCare HMO plans. Health Net will continue to offer Full HMO and PPO plans throughout the Bay Area.
Great news! Health Net of California, Inc. (Health Net) has reached an agreement with Dignity Health to continue to be contracted with Health Net for all products that participate with Dignity Health.
Health Net has partnered with Sapphire Digital to offer this cost comparison tool, using Sapphire’s S365 product. S365 provides the ability to search by billing code or billing code short description for negotiated rates.
Great news! Health Net of California, Inc. (Health Net) has reached an agreement with Sutter Health (Sutter) to continue to be contracted with Health Net for all products that participate with Sutter. Health Net has reached a 3-year agreement with Sutter Health through 12/31/2026.
Humana received approval for their LTD and STD products in California. You can start quoting these products beginning with June effective dates.
Humana is offering a new bundling bonus when you place a new Humana dental line of coverage with at least one additional specialty line of coverage with the same employer and initial effective date of coverage of April 1 through September 1, 2024.
Humana's Producer Partnership Plan for 2024 is now available and provides information on commissions and bonuses for their various lines of coverage.
Humana is offering a new bundling bonus when you place a new Humana dental line of coverage with at least one additional specialty line of coverage with the same employer and initial effective date of coverage of July 1 through December 1, 2023.
Starting January 1, current and new Humana Vision members can begin visiting Walmart Vision and Sam’s Club Optical centers for their eyeglass frames, lenses, and contact lenses as part of their in-network vision benefits.
This extended earning period allows agents ample opportunity to enjoy a rewarding close to their year.
After a member reaches their Annual Maximum with Humana’s TRP and PPO Dental Plans, Humana continues to provide 30% coverage through the remainder of the plan year.
Humana is offering a new bonus for new bundled business sold from August 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022.
Starting with 4/1 effective dates in specific markets, Humana's new options provide an alternative solution for employers looking to expand their employee benefit offering.
Humana is offering a Specialty Growth Bonus that allows brokers to earn up to 7% of their book of business revenue for dental, vision, and life.
Kaiser Permanente is expecting to open a new Medical Office Building in Salinas in January 2025 (pending regulatory approval). Continue reading to learn more about how Kaiser Permanente provides care and coverage in Monterey County.
Kaiser Permanente is pleased to announce that in Northern and Southern California, Kaiser Permanente’s individual, small group, and large group MBRs satisfied the required standards for 2023. Therefore, Kaiser Permanente will not be required to issue any Affordable Care Act rebates for 2023 experience.
Kaiser announced plan and rate updates for January 1, 2025 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
Kaiser Permanente is excited to share that they will have a new bonus for Q4: For all new small groups with effective dates between October 2024 through January 2025, a broker can earn a $100 bonus per enrolled member with a minimum of 10 members (per group) sold through direct, GAs, and the exchanges.
Anthem Blue Cross, CaliforniaChoice, Covered CA for Small Business, Health Net, Kaiser Permanente, and UnitedHealthcare are all making it easy to transition groups and maintain high-quality coverage.
Kaiser Permanente offers a dedicated team, simplified underwriting processes, and same-day approvals for California small group businesses affected by the Cigna + Oscar market exit. You can also earn a Total Replacement Reward when you write new business with Kaiser Permanente.
Kaiser Permanente is expecting to open a new Medical Office Building in Salinas in January 2025 (pending regulatory approval).
Share these mental health flyers with your groups to help their employees understand some of the mental health resources available to them through Kaiser Permanente.
While 98% of large employers now offer virtual care in their current plan designs, telehealth accounts for only 20% or less of all patient visits. Learn how employers can engage their workforce in using available virtual care.
Use Kaiser Permanente's new Value Add slide to learn more about health and wellness resources available to members.
Kaiser Permanente is expecting to open a new Medical Office Building in Salinas in January 2025 (pending regulatory approval). Continue reading to learn more about how Kaiser Permanente provides care and coverage in Monterey County.
Kaiser Permanente is excited to share that they will have a new bonus for Q4: For all new small groups with effective dates between October 2024 through January 2025, a broker can earn a $100 bonus per enrolled member with a minimum of 10 members (per group) sold through direct, GAs, and the exchanges.
Kaiser Permanente is expecting to open a new Medical Office Building in Salinas in January 2025 (pending regulatory approval).
Share these mental health flyers with your groups to help their employees understand some of the mental health resources available to them through Kaiser Permanente.
While 98% of large employers now offer virtual care in their current plan designs, telehealth accounts for only 20% or less of all patient visits. Learn how employers can engage their workforce in using available virtual care.
Kaiser Permanente is pleased to announce that in California Kaiser Permanente’s individual, small group, and large group MBRs satisfied the required standards for 2022. Therefore, Kaiser Permanente will not be required to issue any Affordable Care Act rebates for 2022 experience.
Kaiser Permanente's broker briefing provides important updates for individual, small group, and large group clients.
Kaiser Permanente is pleased to announce that in California Kaiser Permanente’s individual, small group, and large group MBRs satisfied the required standards for 2021. Therefore, Kaiser Permanente will not be required to issue any Affordable Care Act rebates for 2021 experience.
Kaiser Permanente's broker briefing provides important updates for individual, small group, and large group clients.
We are excited to announce that B&P's large group carriers are now all quoting January 1, 2023 rates! Send your next large group RFP to B&P to get quotes for Anthem Blue Cross, Health Net, and Kaiser Permanente large group plans.
MetLife is excited to share valuable resources and industry insights to help you and your clients stay informed.
In MetLife's 2024 Employee Benefits Trends Study, brokers will find all the research, all the statistics, and all the learnings they’ll need to validate the business case for benefits and employee care across the entire employee experience.
Effective January 1, 2024, MetLife is expanding their virtual teledentistry capabilities and will be partnering with Virtual Dental Care to connect MetLife Dental PPO members with a licensed dentist through a video call to help address urgent dental situations from anywhere. There is a network of virtual dentists available 24/7 for near immediate appointments.
MetLife is excited to share valuable resources and industry insights to help you and your clients stay informed.
MetLife is excited to share valuable resources and industry insights to help you and your clients stay informed.
MetLife Legal Plans conducted a comprehensive study on legal access among working Americans and how legal plans can help level the playing field for marginalized groups.
MetLife is excited to share valuable resources and industry insights to help you and your clients stay informed.
MetLife is excited to share valuable resources and industry insights to help you and your clients stay informed.
MetLife is excited to share valuable resources and industry insights to help you and your clients stay informed.
MetLife is excited to share valuable resources and industry insights to help you and your clients stay informed.
Principal sent an email to brokers and groups last week regarding the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021's (ARPA) COBRA subsidy, including versions for states that offer state continuation benefits. These letters went to Principal clients with dental and/or vision insurance with Principal.
Principal has exciting news to share. Beginning with May 1, 2021 effective dates, Principal will be able to quote down to 2 lives! Their updated guidelines are:
Principal shared some important updates and reminders that will benefit both new and current Principal business.
COVID-19 is impacting everyone’s lives – including trips to the dentist. Most dental offices have been temporarily closed for non-emergency services. And Principal understands employers and their employees have had limited use of their dental benefits.
Increase your earning potential by working with Principal. Place new business and retain business with Principal, and you may be eligible for their group benefit bonus programs.
According to UHC data, per member per month (PMPM) healthcare costs can be 2.7x higher in the highest-cost states compared to the to the lowest cost states. UHC offers three strategies employers can take to help manage cost variation and reduce health care costs.
We are thrilled to share an exciting new bonus opportunity from UnitedHealthcare that you won’t want to miss! UHC is extremely competitive in the California small group market for Q4 2024 and Q1 2025, making this the perfect time to quote and sell UHC plans.
Starting mid-September, UnitedHealthcare (UHC) will begin mailing Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) premium rebate checks to eligible groups across various states.
UHC announced plan and rate updates for January 1, 2025 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
From plan maximums to guaranteed issue amounts, UHC is breaking down the basics to help you make informed decisions for small business employer groups.
Anthem Blue Cross, CaliforniaChoice, Covered CA for Small Business, Health Net, Kaiser Permanente, and UnitedHealthcare are all making it easy to transition groups and maintain high-quality coverage.
UHC announced plan and rate updates for October 1, 2024 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
Using uhceservices.com is an efficient way to make off-cycle, Qualifying Event enrollments. They also have a new feature for uploading supporting documentation.
UHC is excited to offer an easy solution to move your Cigna + Oscar business to UHC! Below are the underwriting promotion and Broker Bonus details; including the submission requirements.
Survey findings reveal that 90% of Americans believe there is a mental health crisis in the United States. UHC has found success by directly engaging employees about their behavioral health and providing them with a guided experience.
VSP announced they will have lower rates in 2025, with no changes to plan benefits or underwriting. Rates are available for quoting!
We are excited to announce that we have a new contract that allows you to quote and sell VSP to businesses with up to 999 employees through B&P! Starting November 1, 2024, our contract will cover groups of 10-999 employees, a change from our previous range of 5-499 employees.
VSP announced a 2024 rate pass, with no changes to plan benefits or underwriting. Rates are available for quoting!
VSP announced a 2023 rate pass, with no changes to plan benefits or underwriting. Rates are available for quoting!
VSP has announced a Rate Pass through December 31st, 2022, with no changes to plan benefits or underwriting. Rates are available for quoting!
At VSP the wellbeing of their clients, members, partners, and VSP network doctors is at the heart of everything they do. They are available to help members access the vision care they need, when they need it most. As you’ve likely already heard, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) provides temporary premium assistance for continuation of coverage for qualified individuals who lost their coverage due to COVID-19 through tax credits for employers and insurance carriers, as appropriate. The premium assistance will be available from April 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021.
VSP has announced a Rate Pass through December 31st, 2021, with no changes to plan benefits or underwriting. Rates are available for quoting!
VSP Vision Care is committed to doing all they can to help you and your clients navigate through the uncertainty, as we move toward recovery.