UHC is competitive throughout California, plus they offer flexible underwriting along with industry leading wellness and rewards program.
Kaiser announced plan and rate updates for January 1, 2024 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
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.
VSP announced a 2024 rate pass, with no changes to plan benefits or underwriting. Rates are available for quoting!
Covered California for Small Business announced rate updates for January 1, 2024 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
MetLife is excited to share valuable resources and industry insights to help you and your clients stay informed.
Health Net announced changes to how benefits associated to COVID-19 will be handled beginning November 12, 2023.
UnitedHealthcare is offering a bonus to agents who sell new UnitedHealthcare fully insured and level-funded medical plans or who convert existing UnitedHealthcare fully insured medical plans to UnitedHealthcare level-funded medical plans with up to 100 eligible employees, with effective dates from October 1, 2023, through January 31, 2024.
Anthem groups and Individual members in 12 states will receive 2022 medical loss ratio (MLR) rebates this year. Anthem mailed the rebates to groups on 9/8/23.
UHC 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.
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.
All Q4 2021 rates are now available in bpQuote! Click the links below to read more about carrier-specific changes.
TotalHIPAA is offering a free Business Associate Agreement on their new, redesigned website! When you are on their home page, click the bar at the top of the screen to download a copy of their BAA template.
Almost all Q2 2021 rates are available in bpQuote! Click the links below to read more about carrier-specific changes.
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.
HealthConnect will be performing maintenance on the quote engine from 3 AM to 9 AM PDT on Saturday, May 27th. bpQuote may have intermittent outages during this time.
All Q3 2023 rates are now available in bpQuote! Click the links below to read more about carrier-specific changes.
HealthConnect will be performing maintenance on the quote engine from 3 AM to 8 AM PST on Saturday, February 11th. bpQuote may have intermittent outages during this time.
All Q2 2023 rates are now available in bpQuote! Click the links below to read more about carrier-specific changes.
bpQuote has rolled out four new enhancements to the quote engine. These enhancements will make it easier to filter, sort, and export information.
HealthConnect will be performing maintenance on the quote engine from 3 AM to 8 AM PST on Saturday, November 12th. bpQuote may have intermittent outages during this time.
All Q4 2022 rates are now available in bpQuote! Click the links below to read more about carrier-specific changes.
bpQuote has rolled out an enhancement to the Employee Worksheets ACA report that allows the user to easily select the same plans from other reports without having to reselect them once the Carrier Package is chosen.
bpQuote has rolled out an enhancement to the Benefits & Table Rates Report section at the front of the quote engine that allows you to filter to a specific carrier if desired. You can also select "All" to show all plans for available based on the effective date and the plan type radio button options.
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.
The following information was sent from California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara regarding the federal trial court ruling in Braidwood Management Inc. v. Becerra which ruled that employers can't be required to cover specified preventive services under the ACA.
The following information was sent from California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara regarding a new requirement for a one hour of study on insurance fraud as part of the prelicensing education for new applicants and continuing education requirements for licensed agents and brokers. Please review the entire message to ensure you satisfy the new education requirements in effect as of March 1, 2023.
Pulled from a year’s worth of benefits decisions in Ease — featuring trends from the past three years — the 2023 SMB Benefits and Employee Insights Report helps brokers and agencies benchmark.
The Biden Administration announced on January 30, 2023, that it will end the COVID-19 national emergency and public health emergency (PHE) on May 11, 2023. These emergencies were set to expire on March 1 and April 11 respectively, but they will now extend to May 11 to allow a wind-down period as they had previously committed to.
Section 204 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA) requires insurance companies and employer-based health plans to submit information about prescription drugs to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
On December 15, 2022, the IRS released a final rule permanently extending the ACA deadlines for furnishing forms to individuals by 30 days. This means the next deadline, which is for the 2022 plan year, for furnishing forms to individuals will be March 2, 2023, as opposed to January 31, 2023.
The IRS recently issued final regulations that revise how employer-sponsored affordability is calculated for a family regarding their eligibility for the premium tax credit for Marketplace coverage.
Anthem is pleased to announce that they have renewed their agreement retro-effective January 1, 2023, with these four Community Medical Centers entities.
Aetna and UC Health System reached an agreement on April 13, 2023, for all products (HMO/OAMC/PPO/EPO) and for all segments (small group, mid-market, etc.).
Anthem is pleased to announce that they have renewed their agreement retro-effective February 1, 2023, with these three Children's Hospital of Orange (CHOC) entities.
Health Net provided an update that the PrimeCare Medical Group of Chino Valley (PPG # 741/1252) contract termination has now been delayed to June 1, 2023.
Great news! Health Net of California, Inc. (Health Net) has reached an agreement with Riverside Medical Clinic (PPG # 2946) to continue to be contracted with Health Net for all products that participate with Riverside Medical Clinic. Health Net has reached a two-year agreement with Riverside Medical Clinic though April 2025.
Anthem is pleased to announce that they have reached an agreement effective March 1, 2023, with Desert Valley Hospital located in San Bernardino County.
Effective May 1, 2023, Prime Care Medical Group of Chino Valley PPG will no longer be a part of the following Health Net networks across their Commercial lines of business:
UnitedHealthcare and Community Medical Centers (CMC) have reached a multi-year agreement that ensures UnitedHealthcare’s members enrolled in employer-sponsored and individual commercial plans, as well as Medicare Advantage and Group Retiree plans, have access to the following CMC hospitals and facilities in the Fresno region...
Anthem Blue Cross is pleased to announce that they have successfully renewed their Commercial and Medicare agreement with Community Memorial Health System, comprising the below-referenced hospitals...
Anthem Blue Cross is pleased to announce that they have successfully renewed their Commercial HMO Agreement with San Diego County’s Scripps Health Plan Services, comprising the following entities...
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.
When your employees visit nearby MinuteClinic locations, they can get the same quality care that they would at an urgent care center or hospital for a variety of services. This includes vaccinations, physical screenings, care for chronic conditions and more.
Anticipated Q4 2023 renewal release dates for B&P medical carrier partners are outlined in the table below.
Aetna announced plan and rate updates for October 1, 2023 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
Effective July 1, 2023, Aetna will be separating their Aetna Health Exchange Plan, Small Group California formulary into two separate formularies – California HMO and California OAMC/PPO.
When employees get the support they need, they can be more productive. Higher performing employees can improve your bottom line.
Enjoy the perks of an Aetna Funding Advantage plan. Aetna's level-funded plans give you the cost control and choices your clients' need, and potential savings to put back into their businesses.
All Q3 2023 rates are now available in bpQuote! Click the links below to read more about carrier-specific changes.
Aetna and UC Health System reached an agreement on April 13, 2023, for all products (HMO/OAMC/PPO/EPO) and for all segments (small group, mid-market, etc.).
Anthem groups and Individual members in 12 states will receive 2022 medical loss ratio (MLR) rebates this year. Anthem mailed the rebates to groups on 9/8/23.
Anthem announced rate and plan 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.
Anthem is pleased to announce that they have renewed their agreement retro-effective January 1, 2023, with these four Community Medical Centers entities.
Anthem announced rate and plan updates for October 1, 2023 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
To prepare for The Standard's acquisition of Anthem's Life & Disability business, Anthem will be migrating Life & Disability groups to a single enrollment and billing system called Compassi. The migration dates will vary based on renewal dates.
Anthem is emailing your clients to explain how they can make sure the attestation is submitted and to provide the following confirmation of compliance for business and information that they administer and maintain.
Anthem Blue Cross is updating their brand and has a new logo that aligns their broad portfolio of products and services. This is Anthem's first step in what will be a multi-year brand transition and signals a new chapter that honors the strength of their existing brand.
Anthem Blue Cross released a new EmployerAccess Demo tool that lets you show current and prospective clients how EmployerAccess can simplify their benefit management.
All Q3 2023 rates are now available in bpQuote! Click the links below to read more about carrier-specific changes.
Anthem groups and Individual members in 12 states will receive 2022 medical loss ratio (MLR) rebates this year. Anthem mailed the rebates to groups on 9/8/23.
Anthem is emailing your clients to explain how they can make sure the attestation is submitted and to provide the following confirmation of compliance for business and information that they administer and maintain.
Anthem groups and Individual members in 9 states will receive 2021 medical loss ratio (MLR) rebates this year. Anthem mailed the rebates during the week of 9/5/22.
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.
Members will be reimbursed for over-the-counter COVID-19 diagnostic tests they buy on or after January 15, 2022. They may have to pay out of pocket when they buy the test, but they can submit a claim online in Anthem's member portal for reimbursement.
A recent announcement from the federal government intends to increase access to COVID-19 testing. As of January 15, 2022, members can get reimbursed by their health plan without cost-share for the costs of over-the-counter diagnostic COVID-19 tests until the end of the Coronavirus Public Health Emergency. Diagnostic tests are performed if members are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or have been recently exposed.
Anthem Large Group and Small Group in California are pleased to announce that Hoag is joining their Priority Select Network starting January 1, 2022.
It’s important for people to understand their COVID-19 testing options should they need to get tested. To help you and your clients understand your options, check out Anthem's latest article on the COVID-19 Resource Center called, The Different Types of COVID-19 Tests.
We are excited to announce that B&P's large group carriers are now all quoting January 1, 2022 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.
The Employer Resource Center (ERC) is a personalized website created exclusively for each of your Large Group clients that makes it easy for them to find materials and resources about the products they’ve purchased from Anthem. Plan information and resources your clients need to help employees stay healthy and obtain the most from their benefits are all gathered in one place.
It's tax season. And business owners are reminded of how much they pay. They are probably wondering how they can get more tax breaks, including on healthcare expenses.
ArmadaCare has moved beyond the C-Suite with other unique employer-paid supplemental plan options. Come find out how these plans can help solve business problems for your clients.
Many benefits address only one or two benefit categories: saving time, promoting well-being, supporting financially, or providing tax savings. Ultimate Health is a supplemental healthcare reimbursement plan designed to help companies address virtually every benefit category.
When you talk about an executive medical reimbursement plan, also called expense reimbursed insurance, it’s not rare to get questions like, “Is that still allowed,” or “I thought you couldn’t do that anymore?” Let’s tackle those questions and get to the bottom of it.
Ultimate Health by ArmadaCare is a supplemental healthcare reimbursement plan designed to help companies offer a broad range of coverage types that tailor to different life stage needs, a way to get back to 100% coverage levels, a tax-efficient compensation tool, along with health, wellness and travel support services.Ultimate Health is suitable for any size and type of company and can be added onto virtually any company base medical plan at any month of the year.
Anticipated Q4 2023 renewal release dates for B&P medical carrier partners are outlined in the table below.
CaliforniaChoice announced plan and rate updates for October 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.
CaliforniaChoice announced plan and rate updates for July 1, 2023 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
All Q2 2023 rates are now available in bpQuote! Click the links below to read more about carrier-specific changes.
CaliforniaChoice announced plan and rate updates for April 1, 2023 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
CaliforniaChoice is launching their new CaliforniaChoice Member Marketplace, a selection of supplemental products available to all CalChoice subscribers at calchoice.com.
Kaiser Permanente's most recent Broker Briefing provided important updates for Kaiser Permanente Small Business groups.
Kaiser Permanente is offering a $100 broker bonus per enrolled subscriber for all new small groups sold with effective dates between December 1, 2022 through January 1, 2023. This bonus will be payable for new small groups written through any sales channel – broker direct, General Agency, CaliforniaChoice, and Covered California for Small Business.
CaliforniaChoice announced plan and rate updates for January 1, 2023 effective dates. 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!
ChoiceBuilder announced plan and rate updates for April 1, 2022 effective dates. All rates are available for quoting!
ChoiceBuilder announced plan and rate updates for January 1, 2022 effective dates. All rates are available for quoting!
ChoiceBuilder announced plan and rate updates for October 1, 2021 effective dates. All rates are available for quoting!
CHOICE Administrators provided an update on the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) as it relates to the COBRA Premium Assistance.
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.
Cigna + Oscar announced plan and rate updates for April 1, 2023 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
All Q2 2023 rates are now available in bpQuote! Click the links below to read more about carrier-specific changes.
This Q4, Cigna + Oscar's bonus program will reward you $$$ for writing multiple groups (eligible for 12/1/22, 12/15/22 and 1/1/23 effective dates).
Cigna + Oscar announced plan and rate updates for January 1, 2023 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
2023 rates are starting to be released, below is the status of Q1 2023 rate releases for B&P medical carriers.
All Q4 2022 rates are now available in bpQuote! Click the links below to read more about carrier-specific changes.
Cigna + Oscar announced plan and rate updates for October 1, 2022 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
Cigna + Oscar announced their extended LocalPlus network effective July 1, 2022.
Cigna + Oscar announced plan and rate updates for July 1, 2022 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
Cigna + Oscar announced plan and rate updates for April 1, 2022 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
Cigna + Oscar announced plan and rate updates for January 1, 2022 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
Cigna + Oscar announced rate updates for October 1, 2021 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
It's warming up! Summer is here and Cigna + Oscar has some sizzling hot plans and rates. Take advantage of Cigna + Oscar’s Q4 rate hold and quote your groups early!
Cigna + Oscar announced a $10,000 Mega Bonus for groups with 50 or more enrolled employees. That's right - Cigna + Oscar would like to pay a $10,000 bonus for groups with 50-100 enrolled employees.
Cigna + Oscar announced rate updates for July 1, 2021 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
Great news: Cigna + Oscar has a new bonus program to share with you. Beginning April 1, 2021 in Northern California AND Southern California you can earn $350 for every Cigna + Oscar group with four or more enrolled employees with effective dates from April 1, 2021 through December 15, 2021.
Covered California for Small Business announced rate updates for January 1, 2024 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
Covered California for Small Business (CCSB) provided the below updates on their new Partnership That Pays bonus program, new plans effective July 1, 2023, and exclusive tax credit for small business.
Anticipated Q4 2023 renewal release dates for B&P medical carrier partners are outlined in the table below.
Covered California for Small Business announced rate updates for October 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 (CCSB) provided the below updates on their new plans effective July 1, 2023, new Partnership That Pays bonus program, and exclusive tax credit for small business.
Covered California for Small Business announced rate updates for July 1, 2023 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
Covered CA for Small Business sent the following partner alert on April 11, 2023, on the RxDC reporting requirements.
Earn up to $12,000 for enrolling new small groups with Covered California for Small Business with coverage effective July 1, 2023 through January 1, 2024.
All Q2 2023 rates are now available in bpQuote! Click the links below to read more about carrier-specific changes.
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.
Delta Dental provided news and insights for their brokers.
Delta Dental provided news and insights for their brokers.
Delta Dental provided news and insights for their brokers.
Enroll in Delta Dental’s Small Business Broker Rewards Program at ddsbrewards.com, and you could earn additional compensation for selling and retaining eligible groups of 2-99 lives.
Delta Dental provided news and insights for their brokers.
Delta Dental provided news and insights for their brokers.
Delta Dental provided news and insights for their brokers.
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.
Guardian announced rate updates for January 1, 2020 effective dates with some changes to underwriting. Rates are available for quoting!
EaseCentral, the leading HR and benefits SaaS platform powered by insurance brokers, has announced an integration with insurance provider The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America®, (Guardian).
Guardian has announced rate and underwriting adjustments for January 1, 2019 effective dates with no benefit changes. Rates are available for quoting!
Health Net announced changes to how benefits associated to COVID-19 will be handled beginning November 12, 2023.
Health Net announced plan and rate updates for January 1, 2024. Rates are available for quoting!
Health Net is mailing letters to employers and members about how Cigna Healthcare PPO Network will replace the First Health network as the provider network outside of California for Health Net PPO plans with out-of-state coverage.
California and Oregon IFP/IEX, SBG, and LRG subscribers and employer groups will not receive 2022 plan year rebates since Health Net met or exceeded the MLR targets for those market segments.
Effective August 10, 2023, Health Net will transition their select telehealth services provider to Teladoc Health (Teladoc) for all Commercial and Medi-Cal Members.
Health Net is updating their PPO network for out-of-state coverage to the Cigna PPO network. This exciting change goes into effect on November 1, 2023.
Anticipated Q4 2023 renewal release dates for B&P medical carrier partners are outlined in the table below.
Health Net announced plan and rate updates for October 1, 2023. Rates are available for quoting!
Health Net's Peak Season Incentive Program gives you a lot to look forward to for July 2023 through January 2024 new business effective dates.
Health Net is excited to announce a national PPO network administered by Cigna for Small and Large CA-based employer groups. With over one million providers and 6,300 facilities, the national Cigna PPO network offers a wide selection of doctors and hospitals, competitive discounts, and flexibility to support value-driven plan designs.
Health Net has refreshed their portfolio for 2024 with even more of their most popular plan designs and new plans to meet the diverse needs of your employer groups. Their new 2024 portfolio offerings equip you with choices designed to satisfy your clients – and keep your business growing!
California and Oregon IFP/IEX, SBG, and LRG subscribers and employer groups will not receive 2022 plan year rebates since Health Net met or exceeded the MLR targets for those market segments.
Health Net plans looks to expand their Large Group book by offering preferred pricing to select industries - construction, retail, restaurants, leisure and hospitality.
Qualified new groups can take advantage of a second-year rate cap on all Enhanced Choice plans for effective dates 1/1/2023 through 2/29/2024.
Health Net has targeted several industries that not only have specific needs that are uniquely addressed by Health Net's value proposition but where they've also built successful long term relationships with significant blocks of business.
Commercial Small and Large Group Evidence of Coverage (EOC) booklets, for plans effective January 1, 2023 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.
For 2023, Health Net will transition to Enhanced Choice as the single quoted portfolio for California Large Group. Enhanced Choice will continue to utilize the “Pick Your Plan, Pick Your Network” strategy.
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.
Thousands of primary care and specialty doctors in the Optum Care network continue to be available for 2022. With hundreds of clinic locations and urgent care centers, Optum provides a full range of services from primary care to specialty and surgical care.
Health Net is starting 2022 with a new and improved standard* proposal package for your Large Group business! When you receive your redesigned package, in addition to the new look and feel, you will notice new improvements including...
Commercial Small and Large Group Certificate of Insurance (COI) and Evidence of Coverage (EOC) booklets, with the effective date of January 1, 2022 and later, will contain the updates as shown in the Notice of Changes links below. This Notice reflects Health Net of California and Health Net Life Insurance Company’s (Health Net) compliance with new laws and regulatory requirements. It also addresses Health Net administrative changes.
Health Net announced new 2022 broker bonuses for both Small and Large groups business.
Californians count on Health Net, and they have for more than 40 years. Health Net's refreshed look aligns them more closely with Centene, their Fortune 50 parent company. This lets Californians look forward to an even stronger mix of home-grown expertise and national best practices to help product better health outcomes.
Health Net Large Group's refreshed 2022 portfolios deliver strong mixes of whole-health benefits and extra value programs - making them both attractive to your clients, and easy for you to sell.
We are excited to announce that B&P's large group carriers are now all quoting January 1, 2022 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.
There’s never been a better time to ignite your earning potential. Health Net’s Go for 2! Bonus Program offers the chance to earn up to a $135 bonus per member of a new sale group. All year long!
Health Net CanopyCare HMO is the perfect fit for your Bay Area Jumbo cases or mid-size clients in SF Bay Area.
Health Net finalized their 2019 Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) results. For California Individual and Large Group Plans in 2019, Health Net met or exceeded the Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) standards. For California Small Group Plans with PPO in 2019, Health Net Life Insurance Company met or exceeded the 80 percent MLR standard. California Small Group Plans with HMO in 2019, Health Net of California, Inc. did not meet the 80 percent MLR standard.
With Health Net CanopyCare HMO, you can offer your large group clients access to 5,000+ quality providers, 20 hospitals/medical centers and 48 urgent care centers in and around the San Francisco Bay Area.
With upcoming registration deadlines approaching for CalSavers, you are probably hearing a lot about California’s retirement savings program.
Employers in California with 5 or more employees will be required to offer a qualified retirement savings plan starting as early as 2020, or face financial penalties.
We are excited to announce that we have partnered with Human Interest as our preferred retirement plan provider!
As COVID-19 cases increase throughout communities, getting vaccinated and staying up to date with booster shots is the best way for everyone to stay protected. COVID-19 home antigen tests are another important tool for slowing the spread of the virus. These tests are an easy, no-cost way to get quick results — usually within 30 minutes.
While self-tests are in short supply, here are some ways Kaiser Permanente members may be able to get COVID-19 home antigen tests at no cost.
Kaiser Permanente recently provided information on how members can get reimbursed for rapid antigen home tests.
Kaiser Permanente provided information on COVID-19 home tests following guidance from the Biden administration.
Kaiser announced plan and rate updates for January 1, 2022 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
Kaiser Permanente provided information on their workforce vaccine policy toolkit, COVID testing, and vaccine booster shot updates.
As part of the Affordable Care Act, health plan issuers are required to report their medical benefit ratios (MBRs) to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on an annual basis. A medical benefit ratio, also known as a medical loss ratio, is the amount of premium revenue spent on medical care and services in a given year.
Kaiser Permanente provided information about future small group renewals, tools and resources for members to help manage stress, and the value of Kaiser Permanente's connected care model.
Kaiser Permanente provided two flyers to help members understand what their options are when they are traveling in another Kaiser Permanente service area and about Kaiser Permanente's enhanced pharmacy benefits experience.
The recent American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) includes new COBRA continuation coverage election, notice, and premium assistance requirements that may affect your clients’ COBRA administration. The premium assistance will be 100% of the total cost of federal COBRA and/or Cal-COBRA health coverage and will be available for eligible individuals starting April 1, 2021 through September 30, 2021. To facilitate the new ARP requirements, there are certain actions for your clients and Kaiser Permanente to take based on how federal COBRA and/or Cal-COBRA is currently billed.
As COVID-19 cases increase throughout communities, getting vaccinated and staying up to date with booster shots is the best way for everyone to stay protected. COVID-19 home antigen tests are another important tool for slowing the spread of the virus. These tests are an easy, no-cost way to get quick results — usually within 30 minutes.
While self-tests are in short supply, here are some ways Kaiser Permanente members may be able to get COVID-19 home antigen tests at no cost.
Kaiser Permanente recently provided information on how members can get reimbursed for rapid antigen home tests.
Kaiser Permanente provided information on COVID-19 home tests following guidance from the Biden administration.
Kaiser announced plan and rate updates for January 1, 2022 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
Kaiser Permanente provided information on their workforce vaccine policy toolkit, COVID testing, and vaccine booster shot updates.
As part of the Affordable Care Act, health plan issuers are required to report their medical benefit ratios (MBRs) to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on an annual basis. A medical benefit ratio, also known as a medical loss ratio, is the amount of premium revenue spent on medical care and services in a given year.
Kaiser Permanente provided information about future small group renewals, tools and resources for members to help manage stress, and the value of Kaiser Permanente's connected care model.
Kaiser Permanente provided two flyers to help members understand what their options are when they are traveling in another Kaiser Permanente service area and about Kaiser Permanente's enhanced pharmacy benefits experience.
The recent American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) includes new COBRA continuation coverage election, notice, and premium assistance requirements that may affect your clients’ COBRA administration. The premium assistance will be 100% of the total cost of federal COBRA and/or Cal-COBRA health coverage and will be available for eligible individuals starting April 1, 2021 through September 30, 2021. To facilitate the new ARP requirements, there are certain actions for your clients and Kaiser Permanente to take based on how federal COBRA and/or Cal-COBRA is currently billed.
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.
MetLife is excited to share valuable resources and industry insights to help you and your clients stay informed.
MetLife is excited to share their refreshed newsletter, Insights and Takeaways. In it you’ll find valuable resources and industry insights to help you and your clients stay informed.
MetLife is excited to share the latest issue of their MetLife Bulletin, where you will find valuable resources and industry insights to help you and your clients stay informed.
MetLife is excited to share their refreshed newsletter, Insights and Takeaways. In it you’ll find valuable resources and industry insights to help you and your clients stay informed.
MetLife is excited to share the latest issue of their MetLife Bulletin, where you will find valuable resources and industry insights to help you and your clients stay informed.
MetLife's most recent monthly bulletin focuses on rounding out your customers' healthcare coverage with vision insurance and interest in disability insurance.
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.
Principal has made some enhancements to their open enrollment guidelines effective 2020.
Principal's EAP vendor, Magellan, is offering free services to anyone who needs some support due to the wildfires in California.
Principal is giving you even more reasons to sell dental only or bundled coverages! Promotion is available for groups through January 1, 2020.
CaliforniaChoice, Covered CA for Small Business, Principal, and UnitedHealthcare all have 2019 bonus programs for specific effective dates. Click on the hyperlinks below each carrier to see the full details and program rules.
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.
UHC is competitive throughout California, plus they offer flexible underwriting along with industry leading wellness and rewards program.
UnitedHealthcare is offering a bonus to agents who sell new UnitedHealthcare fully insured and level-funded medical plans or who convert existing UnitedHealthcare fully insured medical plans to UnitedHealthcare level-funded medical plans with up to 100 eligible employees, with effective dates from October 1, 2023, through January 31, 2024.
UHC announced plan and rate updates for January 1, 2024 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
UHC provided an update on their 2023 medical loss ratio reporting. For California fully insured small business groups, UnitedHealthcare Benefits Plan of California, which includes Select Plus, Core, Doctors Plan, and Non-Differential PPO plans, will receive a rebate.
The CAA Prohibition on Gag Clauses provision requires an annual Gag Clause Prohibition Compliance Attestation (GCPCA). UnitedHealthcare will make the attestation for fully insured customers as required.
Anticipated Q4 2023 renewal release dates for B&P medical carrier partners are outlined in the table below.
UHC announced they will begin offering eligible members 24/7 Virtual Visits at no cost as part of their 2024 CA fully-insured Small Business portfolio.
UHC announced plan and rate updates for October 1, 2023 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
Groups that offer their employees bundled medical and specialty plans now have an easy way to enhance their benefits package and save on costs.
Beginning on August 1, 2023, out-of-state groups of one subscriber will be required to provide a copy of four quarterly wage and tax statements from the preceding calendar year, in addition to the most recent quarterly wage and tax statement filed with their state.
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.
After an 11-year partnership, VSP has reached an agreement to acquire Visionworks, a full-service optical retailer.
VSP has announced a Rate Pass through December 31st, 2020, with no changes to plan benefits or underwriting. Rates are available for quoting!
VSP has announced a Rate Pass through December 31, 2019, with no changes to plan benefits or underwriting.
When your employees create an account on vsp.com, they'll get the most out of their VSP benefit and be eligible to win a $5,000 shopping spree.
