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UnitedHealthcare’s Surest health plan is gaining attention for its affordability and innovative design—but is it too good to be true? In a recent blog post, Surest addresses common concerns and misconceptions about the plan, aiming to reassure brokers and HR leaders that this isn’t just another fleeting trend in health insurance.
California Senate Bill 729 (SB 729), signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on September 29, 2024, represents a significant shift in reproductive health policy. The bill mandates expanded coverage for infertility diagnosis and treatment, including in vitro fertilization (IVF), under certain health insurance policies.
The IRS has released the 2026 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 2025 and 2026 amounts along with the year-over-year changes.
Aetna announced plan and rate updates for July 1, 2025 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
Earn up to $12,000 for enrolling new small groups with Covered California for Small Business with coverage effective July 1, 2025, through January 1, 2026.
In response to the Southern California wildfires, the Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) issued All Plan Letter (APL) 25-005, directing all health plans to implement temporary operational flexibilities for providers displaced in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties.
Health Net will launch a new Maternity and Family Planning webpage this month to inform members about Health Net's pre- and postpartum care programs.
Anthem announced rate and plan updates for July 1, 2025 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
UHC announced plan and rate updates for July 1, 2025 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
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.
We wanted to inform you that HealthConnect is currently experiencing technical issues with their California and National quote engines. Their team is working around the clock to restore the quote engine to full functionality.
bpQuote added a "Highlight Differences" checkbox to three reports to help identify benefit changes between Current and Renewal plans. The three reports are the Side by Side, Side by Side Detail, and EE Rate Side by Side.
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.
California Senate Bill 729 (SB 729), signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on September 29, 2024, represents a significant shift in reproductive health policy. The bill mandates expanded coverage for infertility diagnosis and treatment, including in vitro fertilization (IVF), under certain health insurance policies.
The IRS has released the 2026 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 2025 and 2026 amounts along with the year-over-year changes.
President Biden signed the Paperwork Burden Reduction Act and the Employer Reporting Improvement Act into law on December 23, 2024. Both bills are designed to streamline the reporting process and reduce the administrative workload for employers and health insurance providers.
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.
Anthem Blue Cross is pleased to announce that Scripps Health once again participates in the Anthem Blue Cross network, retroactively effective to January 1, 2025.
Anthem Blue Cross is pleased to announce that they have successfully renewed their agreement (5/1/2025) with Children’s Hospital-Los Angeles and its associated entities.
Anthem and Aspire Health Plan have mutually agreed to restore their former alliance in the best interest of members to ensure services are readily available and accessible. Aspire Health Plan will rejoin the Anthem Commercial HMO Network retro-effective March 1, 2025.
Anthem Blue Cross is pleased to announce that they have successfully renewed their agreement with Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego. The hospital is located in San Diego County. This renewal includes: Rady Children Specialist of San Diego (PPO). The multi-year agreement is retro-effective February 1, 2025.
Anthem Blue Cross is pleased to announce that they have successfully renewed their agreement with Eisenhower Medical Center. The hospital is located in Riverside County. The multi-year agreement is retro-effective February 1, 2025.
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).
Aetna announced plan and rate updates for July 1, 2025 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
The Prescription Drug Data Collection (RxDC) report is a requirement under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA). This report mandates that insurance companies and employer-based health plans submit detailed information about prescription drugs and healthcare spending to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on behalf of the Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and Treasury.
Aetna Small Groups must complete Aetna RxDC Plan Sponsor Data Collection Form by 3/31/25. Failure to respond will mean your clients will need to submit the information directly to CMS by 6/1/25.
To assist their affected members, Aetna has created a dedicated disaster resources for California members page where you can find detailed information about the services and support Aetna is offering during this crisis.
Aetna announced plan and rate updates for April 1, 2025 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
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!
Anthem Blue Cross is pleased to announce that Scripps Health once again participates in the Anthem Blue Cross network, retroactively effective to January 1, 2025.
Verifying a group's selected ERISA status is accurate will help ensure a smoother implementation process. Anthem's Understanding ERISA vs Non-ERISA document provides more information about ERISA and how to determine what’s right for your clients.
Anthem Blue Cross is pleased to announce that they have successfully renewed their agreement (5/1/2025) with Children’s Hospital-Los Angeles and its associated entities.
Anthem announced rate and plan updates for July 1, 2025 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
Anthem and Aspire Health Plan have mutually agreed to restore their former alliance in the best interest of members to ensure services are readily available and accessible. Aspire Health Plan will rejoin the Anthem Commercial HMO Network retro-effective March 1, 2025.
Anthem Blue Cross will be sending out important information on behavioral health and wellness screenings in their Notice of Privacy Practices to members this July in accordance with California AB 2556.
Anthem Blue Cross is pleased to announce that they have successfully renewed their agreement with Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego. The hospital is located in San Diego County. This renewal includes: Rady Children Specialist of San Diego (PPO). The multi-year agreement is retro-effective February 1, 2025.
Anthem Blue Cross is pleased to announce that they have successfully renewed their agreement with Eisenhower Medical Center. The hospital is located in Riverside County. The multi-year agreement is retro-effective February 1, 2025.
Tax season is here. Please remind your clients of the following dates, forms, requirements, and deadlines to ensure they have everything they need for a seamless filing.
Verifying a group's selected ERISA status is accurate will help ensure a smoother implementation process. Anthem's Understanding ERISA vs Non-ERISA document provides more information about ERISA and how to determine what’s right for your clients.
Anthem Blue Cross will be sending out important information on behavioral health and wellness screenings in their Notice of Privacy Practices to members this July in accordance with California AB 2556.
Anthem will be sending out online forms to collect RxDC reporting information beginning the week of February 17th to Fully Insured National Account, Large Group, and Small Group commercial clients, as well as clients with Minimum Premium, MEWA, and Anthem Balanced Funding plans.
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.
After thoughtful consideration, Beam has decided to end the Perks program. While this decision wasn’t easy, it reflects Beam's commitment to ensuring Beam remains innovative, sustainable, and focused on what truly drives value for you and your clients.
We are excited to announce our newest partner, Beam Benefits! As your business partner, we continue to make sure you have access to benefit partners that will help you meet the needs of your clients and their employees, and Beam does exactly that.
CaliforniaChoice announced plan and rate updates for July 1, 2025 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
The Prescription Drug Data Collection (RxDC) report is a requirement under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA). This report mandates that insurance companies and employer-based health plans submit detailed information about prescription drugs and healthcare spending to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on behalf of the Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and Treasury.
CaliforniaChoice announced plan and rate updates for April 1, 2025 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
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!
ChoiceBuilder announced plan and rate updates for January 1, 2025 effective dates. All 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!
The Prescription Drug Data Collection (RxDC) report is a requirement under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA). This report mandates that insurance companies and employer-based health plans submit detailed information about prescription drugs and healthcare spending to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on behalf of the Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and Treasury.
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!
Earn up to $12,000 for enrolling new small groups with Covered California for Small Business with coverage effective July 1, 2025, through January 1, 2026.
Covered California for Small Business announced rate updates for July 1, 2025 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
CCSB has been actively engaged with their Health Plan Issuers to understand their approach to meeting the RxDC reporting requirements. Below find a summary of approaches taken by CCSB's three plans. If you have further questions, CCSB encourages you to reach out to the Health Plan Issuers directly.
The Prescription Drug Data Collection (RxDC) report is a requirement under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA). This report mandates that insurance companies and employer-based health plans submit detailed information about prescription drugs and healthcare spending to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on behalf of the Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and Treasury.
The latest issue of the CCSB Partner News provides important information on exclusive tax credits available through CCSB, Kaiser Permanente's expansion into Monterey, and the launch of CCSB's new toolkit.
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!
Help your clients understand why adding vision coverage is not just a perk but a good decision for both their employees and their bottom line.
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.
In response to the Southern California wildfires, the Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) issued All Plan Letter (APL) 25-005, directing all health plans to implement temporary operational flexibilities for providers displaced in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties.
Health Net will launch a new Maternity and Family Planning webpage this month to inform members about Health Net's pre- and postpartum care programs.
Health Net announced plan and rate updates for July 1, 2025. Rates are available for quoting!
Health Net Small Group has made enhancements to their Enhanced Choice underwriting promotion. They’re making it simpler than ever to enroll your small groups, effective immediately.
Starting July 01, 2025, AB 2843 requires health care service plans to provide emergency room and follow-up care coverage for the medical treatment of rape or sexual assault with no member cost-share.
As of January 01, 2025, AB 2556 requires healthcare service plans to notify their members each year about behavioral health and wellness screening benefits for children and teens 8 to 18 years of age.
Health Net is excited to announce their 38-year partnership with Scripps Health continues for all participating products in-network.
The Prescription Drug Data Collection (RxDC) report is a requirement under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA). This report mandates that insurance companies and employer-based health plans submit detailed information about prescription drugs and healthcare spending to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on behalf of the Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and Treasury.
Health Net began mailing Form 1095-B (Proof of Health Coverage) to its members on January 31, 2025. The deadline for furnishing these forms is March 1, 2025.
Beginning February 1, 2025 Health Net’s Enhanced Choice Solutions (ECS) program will no longer be offered to California Large Groups. However, Health Net's Enhanced Choice portfolio has been updated to include valued features that were provided in ECS.
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.
Humana's group dental, vision, life and disability plans offer exceptional service, large networks and modern benefits that serve a broad range of member needs.
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.
The Prescription Drug Data Collection (RxDC) report is a requirement under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA). This report mandates that insurance companies and employer-based health plans submit detailed information about prescription drugs and healthcare spending to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on behalf of the Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and Treasury.
To ensure compliance with the reporting requirements under the Consolidated Appropriations Act
(CAA), 2021, Kaiser Permanente is asking groups to complete their survey by March 31, 2025.
Kaiser Permanente is committed to the safety of their members, patients, staff, and community. They are closely monitoring the fires and high winds throughout Los Angeles County and will update their Care and Support page as the situation develops.
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 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.
UnitedHealthcare’s Surest health plan is gaining attention for its affordability and innovative design—but is it too good to be true? In a recent blog post, Surest addresses common concerns and misconceptions about the plan, aiming to reassure brokers and HR leaders that this isn’t just another fleeting trend in health insurance.
UHC announced plan and rate updates for July 1, 2025 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
The Prescription Drug Data Collection (RxDC) report is a requirement under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA). This report mandates that insurance companies and employer-based health plans submit detailed information about prescription drugs and healthcare spending to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on behalf of the Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and Treasury.
UHC's RxDC reporting form is now available, make sure your groups, or you on behalf of your groups, submit the appropriate data to UHC by March 31, 2025, to stay in compliance.
Your health, safety and well-being are important to UnitedHealthcare. They’re here for what matters — in the everyday moments — and in harder times, like these. If you’ve been affected by a disaster, UHC is ready to help support your needs.
It's important to understand the key differences between inpatient and outpatient care and how these services may appear on health insurance bills.
UHC announced plan and rate updates for April 1, 2025 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
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.
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.