Covered California for Small Business (CCSB) provided the below updates to agents on their new bonus program, expanded coverage options, updates to MyCCSB.com and their exclusive small business tax credits.
UHC provided important updates on their small group bundling program, beneficiary companion, and LTD Member Assistance Program.
Health Net announced that the Health Net mobile app will no longer be available for Android users. While the Health Net mobile app is no longer available for Android users, Apple users can still access the mobile app.
Delta Dental provided news and insights for their brokers.
Covered California for Small Business announced a new bonus program for effective dates from July 1, 2022 through January 1, 2023.
Covered California for Small Business has updated their rating methodology for new hires. New hires will be rated based on their age at enrollment and not as of group's last anniversary.
Anthem Blue Cross is pleased to announce that they have successfully renewed their contract agreements with Rady Children’s, comprising the following entities...
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.
Health Net is asking brokers to help spread the word about Babylon App. The Babylon app offers appointments available at no cost to most members.
The IRS has released the 2023 annual HSA contribution limits as well as the HDHP deductible and out-of-pocket expense limits. The tables below show the 2022 and 2023 amounts with the year-over-year changes.
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.
Complete our Calendar Card Request Form to get a 2021 B&P Calendar Card sent to your address! Our 2021 calendar is a 5x7 card with rounded corners and is printed on Shutterfly's thickest available cardstock.
Some Q1 2021 rates are available in bpQuote, with more expected to be released in the next couple of weeks! Click the links below to read more about carrier-specific changes.
We are excited to announce that Beere&Purves has signed a large group General Agency contract with Kaiser Permanente. You can sell Kaiser Permanente large group business with 101 to 300 eligible employees through Beere&Purves beginning with an October 1, 2020 effective date.
We revamped our Small Group Insurance Boot Camp to give you access to training materials from wherever, whenever!
Like all of the country, Beere&Purves continues to monitor the spread of COVID-19 and the impact around us. We take the health of our employees, broker partners and groups seriously.
As you may know, PG&E is planning a PSPS in the Bay Area and Beere&Purves could be affected. This is our service contingency plan if we lose power.
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.
bpQuote has rolled out an enhancement that will make it easier to find existing employees in a large census.
bpQuote has rolled out an enhancement to the quote engine to allow you to filter to plans with or without infertility coverage.
HealthConnect will be performing maintenance on the quote engine from 6 PM to 9 PM PST on Saturday, November 13th. bpQuote may have intermittent outages during this time.
bpQuote has rolled out an enhancement to the quote engine to allow you to show the tiered rates on the Vision Worksheets report.
bpQuote has rolled out two new enhancements to the quote engine regarding the compare plans feature and the number of plans included on each page of the ACA Worksheets.
bpQuote has rolled out four enhancements to the quote engine that will give you more control over your proposals.
HealthConnect will be performing maintenance on the quote engine from 3 AM to 8 AM PST on Saturday, August 14th. bpQuote may have intermittent outages during this time.
All Q4 2021 rates are now available in bpQuote! Click the links below to read more about carrier-specific changes.
The IRS has released the 2023 annual HSA contribution limits as well as the HDHP deductible and out-of-pocket expense limits. The tables below show the 2022 and 2023 amounts with the year-over-year changes.
Help your clients make smart decisions instead of gut decisions by downloading the 2022 SMB Benefits and Employee Insights Report.
With December wrapping up and January business deadlines quickly approaching, we wanted to remind you how you can benefit by partnering with B&P.
The IRS has announced the 2022 FSA, Transit and Parking limits with increases due to inflation.
With December and January business deadlines quickly approaching, we wanted to remind you how you can benefit by partnering with B&P.
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 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.
Ease is back at it again, this time bringing you a cutting-edge 2021 open enrollment readiness report — and you’re among the first to get access to it. Download your copy of this report to be one step ahead of your competition going into open enrollment season.
Ease is partnering with their GAs to gain a better understanding of the challenges and needs brokers have going into Q4.
The IRS has released the 2022 annual HSA contribution limits as well as the HDHP deductible and out-of-pocket expense limits. The tables below show the 2021 and 2022 amounts with the year-over-year changes.
Anthem Blue Cross is pleased to announce that they have successfully renewed their contract agreements with Rady Children’s, comprising the following entities...
Aetna small group members can access a variety of discounts on products and services. For instance, hearing, vision, physical fitness and general health and wellness.
Aetna is happy to announce that they have reached an agreement with Optum Health effective April 1, 2022, for their California HMO, PPO and POS networks.
Anthem Blue Cross is pleased to announce that they have successfully renewed their Commercial and Medicare Agreements with John Muir Health which provides services to members in Contra Costa County and surrounding communities.
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.
Anthem has teamed up with top doctors to make high-quality care simple to find and pay for.
Anthem Blue Cross provided recent updates on negotiations with various medical providers in California.
Aetna provided an update to consultants, producers and brokers regarding their active contract negotiations with Optum Group for the following medical groups: AppleCare, Monarch, and PrimeCare.
Anthem Large Group and Small Group in California are pleased to announce that Hoag is joining their Priority Select Network starting January 1, 2022.
Anthem Blue Cross is pleased to announce that they have successfully renewed their Commercial Agreement with Redlands Community Hospital.
Aetna announced plan and rate updates for July 1, 2022 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
Aetna small group members can access a variety of discounts on products and services. For instance, hearing, vision, physical fitness and general health and wellness.
Aetna is happy to announce that they have reached an agreement with Optum Health effective April 1, 2022, for their California HMO, PPO and POS networks.
Attain offers members personalized goals, achievable actions and big rewards. The result? Industry-leading engagement, sustained behavior changes and unique sensor analytics allowing Aetna to clinically intervene earlier and support members.
Beginning on February 17, CVS Pharmacy will offer Aetna Small Group (2-100) members two options to get COVID-19 at-home (OTC) tests at no upfront cost. These options apply to customers who cover OTC tests under the pharmacy benefit.
Aetna announced plan and rate updates for April 1, 2022 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
Aetna provided the following information to their small group plan sponsors regarding coverage for OTC COVID-19 tests.
Aetna provided an update to consultants, producers and brokers regarding their active contract negotiations with Optum Group for the following medical groups: AppleCare, Monarch, and PrimeCare.
Aetna is updating how they deliver renewals to brokers. Beginning with renewed cases with March 1, 2022, effective dates, Aetna will no longer mail brokers a physical copy of the renewal documentation.
Aetna is making it easy for your clients to look and feel good, all while paying less.
Anthem Blue Cross is pleased to announce that they have successfully renewed their contract agreements with Rady Children’s, comprising the following entities...
Anthem has some great news! They are relaxing their Dental and Vision participation effective May 1, 2022.
Anthem announced rate and plan updates for July 1, 2022 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
Anthem Blue Cross is pleased to announce that they have successfully renewed their Commercial and Medicare Agreements with John Muir Health which provides services to members in Contra Costa County and surrounding communities.
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.
Anthem has teamed up with top doctors to make high-quality care simple to find and pay for.
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 announced rate and plan updates for April 1, 2022 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
Anthem Blue Cross provided recent updates on negotiations with various medical providers in California.
Anthem extended their deadline for Special Open Enrollment groups to 12:00 PM on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 for a January 1, 2022 effective date. Case submissions must be clean with zero requirements.
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.
As the number of fully vaccinated people grows, Anthem wants to keep you informed. Current data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that more than one-fifth of all Americans have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccination and more than one-tenth are fully vaccinated.
Group administrators can now view an electronic enrollment file through Anthem's new Electronic Enrollment Tool (EET) in EmployerAccess. Available in late March, this new process delivers faster results than emailed PDF forms that needed to be filled out and returned.
Unemployment is an additional challenge many Americans are facing as organizations adjust to changes caused by COVID-19. Making health benefit decisions can be difficult for those who are without coverage because of unforeseen work circumstances.
Anthem's COVID-19 Resource Center now includes a COVID-19 Response Toolkit to help you and your clients respond to the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
CaliforniaChoice announced plan and rate updates for July 1, 2022 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
CaliforniaChoice announced plan and rate updates for April 1, 2022 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
CaliforniaChoice announced they are adding two new Anthem Blue Cross plans effective March 1, 2022. These new plans Rates are available for quoting!
CaliforniaChoice sent the following information to brokers and groups about Sutter Health Plus and their new 2022 Pharmacy Benefit Manager, CVS Caremark®.
CaliforniaChoice is always looking for ways to improve and modernize their business. With that goal in mind, broker summary renewals will be paperless starting with February renewals. And you won’t miss anything! The contents of the summary renewal are included in the full renewal and available in your calchoice.com broker portal the day the renewal is issued.
CaliforniaChoice announced plan and rate updates for January 1, 2022 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
CaliforniaChoice announced plan and rate updates for October 1, 2021 effective dates. 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.
CaliforniaChoice announced plan and rate updates for July 1, 2021 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
The new Plan Comparison Tool helps answer the question, “which option is best for me?” By telling CaliforniaChoice is a little bit about themselves, your clients can compare plans to find the one that best fits their needs.
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.
ChoiceBuilder announced plan and rate updates for July 1, 2021 effective dates. All rates are available for quoting!
For business effective March 1, 2021, ChoiceBuilder is welcoming BIG groups to their program, all the way up to 500 employees.
Members enrolled in VSP through ChoiceBuilder will have more options for eye exams and prescription eyewear starting in January. That’s because VSP is expanding its network to include Walmart and Sam’s Club!
Beginning in January 2021, the ChoiceBuilder® Administrative Fee will increase by $5 for groups with 2 – 199 employees. ChoiceBuilder had originally planned this change to go into effect in December 2020 but they have delayed it to January 2021.
The global coronavirus pandemic has created an unprecedented situation affecting everyone. ChoiceBuilder®, on behalf of Anthem Blue Cross, wants to help and support their customers during this challenging time which is why Anthem Blue Cross has elected to forgive a percentage of your group’s Anthem April 2020 premium.
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.
Great news: Cigna + Oscar has expanded their Cigna LocalPlus® network in Northern California! With 63 hospitals and more than 23,000 primary care providers and specialists, Cigna + Oscar plans offer members easy access to even more quality providers like UCSF, Stanford, John Muir and Dignity.
Cigna + Oscar is expanding to 9 additional rating regions effective April 1, 2021.
Cigna + Oscar announced rate updates for April 1, 2021 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
Cigna + Oscar received approval for their 2021 plans and rates from the California Department of Insurance!
Cigna + Oscar is working with the California Department of Insurance to approve their rates and plans. Cigna + Oscar was originally targeting an October 1, 2020 release but they are now looking to begin quoting effective December 1, 2020.
We are excited to announce the addition of Cigna + Oscar to the Beere&Purves small group portfolio beginning with October 1, 2020 effective dates. As your business partner, we continue to make sure you have access to carriers that will help you meet the needs of your clients and their employees, and Cigna + Oscar does exactly that!
Covered California for Small Business (CCSB) provided the below updates to agents on their new bonus program, expanded coverage options, updates to MyCCSB.com and their exclusive small business tax credits.
Covered California for Small Business announced a new bonus program for effective dates from July 1, 2022 through January 1, 2023.
Covered California for Small Business has updated their rating methodology for new hires. New hires will be rated based on their age at enrollment and not as of group's last anniversary.
Covered California for Small Business announced rate updates for July 1, 2022 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
CCSB provided the following communication regarding Governor Gavin Newsom's Executive Order N-6-22.
Covered California for Small Business (CCSB) provided the below updates to agents on the Enhanced MyCCSB.com, expanded coverage options, and their exclusive small business tax credits.
Covered California for Small Business announced rate updates for April 1, 2022 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
Covered California for Small Business announced rate updates for January 1, 2022 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
Covered California for Small Business (CCSB) is asking brokers to help employers gain access to the new MyCCSB.com online portal, allowing them to pay their invoices and perform other important functions.
After careful consideration, Health Net is closing 6 Covered California for Small Business group plans and will be sending plan closure letters to impacted groups and members.
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.
Delta Dental provided news and updates for Delta Dental brokers.
Delta Dental provided news and updates for Delta Dental brokers.
Delta Dental announced the launch of their new DeltaVision product effective January 1, 2022. Below are some additional resources to help you hit the ground running with this exciting new offering for 2022!
Delta Dental announced plan and rate updates for January 1, 2022 effective dates, rates are available for quoting.
Delta Dental provided news and updates for brokers regarding a variety of topics.
Do you want a fun way to teach kids about foundational dental habits? The annual issue of Grin! for Kids is out!
Delta Dental provided news and updates for Delta Dental 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 that the Health Net mobile app will no longer be available for Android users. While the Health Net mobile app is no longer available for Android users, Apple users can still access the mobile app.
Health Net is asking brokers to help spread the word about Babylon App. The Babylon app offers appointments available at no cost to most members.
Health Net announced plan and rate updates for July 1, 2022. Rates are available for quoting!
Health Net is pleased to announce their March 1, 2022 refreshed underwriting guidelines for SBG in California.
Health Net provided updates on COVID-19 home tests as of February 18, 2022. Please check Health Net's COVID-19 Updates & Alerts page for more information and updates.
Throughout February, Health Net is notifying Employer Group Members about their new Wellness Platform from Sharecare by email. Health Net’s goal is to motivate members to register with ShareCare and take their RealAge Assessment in order to help them live their healthiest life possible.
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 announced plan and rate updates for April 1, 2022. Rates are available for quoting!
Selling Health Net has never been easier with their Q1 2022 underwriting promotions.
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.
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.
MetLife announced that they have completed their acquisition of Versant Health, owner of the well-established brands Davis Vision and Superior Vision. MetLife expects to complete the integration of Versant Health's Davis Vision and Superior Vision into their product portfolio by the end of 2021.
The consequences of the pandemic continue to impact small businesses, as they try to support employees while also navigating economic uncertainty. According to the most recent MetLife and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index, 78% of small business owners view the current economic situation as average to somewhat poor or very poor.
Offering dental benefits with provider networks that include the dentists the employees want is essential for benefit satisfaction. But it’s not the only factor you should consider when evaluating dental networks. Asking three key questions can help you uncover how hard a provider network will work for your clients and their employees.
While 2020 has been anything but business as usual for America’s small businesses, their entrepreneurial resilience and optimism continue to shine through. MetLife’s new small business report, based on its 18th Annual U.S. Employee Benefit Trends Study, examines how the pandemic is impacting work-life dynamics and the strategic role for benefits.
The COVID-19 crisis not only increased employees’ concerns about their health and finances—it also highlighted some distinct vulnerabilities. For example, MetLife research showed that during the crisis, one in three employees felt like they didn’t have enough disability coverage to protect themselves or their families if they were unable to work due to short-term or long-term illness or injury.
MetLife announced today that they have agreed to acquire Versant Health, owner of the well-established marketplace brands Davis Vision and Superior Vision.
The COVID-19 pandemic is transforming work and life, creating new challenges for employees and employers. Understanding how to improve employee well-being is key to helping employers navigate this new reality. For more workplace insights, MetLife released their 18th Annual U.S. Employee Benefits Trends Study that focuses on the realities of today’s blended work-life world and the impacts of the global pandemic.
A new spouse. A baby. A new home or promotion. The age-old saying that the only constant is change rings especially true as your employees blaze past life milestones.
MetLife is excited to announce that MetLife Legal Plans will be launching a new improved website experience this August. The updated website, www.legalplans.com, provides a new, modern experience for members, guiding them to the information they need and providing new tools for their legal matters.
At MetLife, brokers and customers are their top priority. As such, MetLife wants to help their mutual small business customers who may be facing challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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 provided important updates on their small group bundling program, beneficiary companion, and LTD Member Assistance Program.
UHC provided important updates on their FlexAppeal Enhanced Dental Plan, Quip Dental Partnership, and Teledentistry.
UHC provided important updates on their small group bundling program, packaged savings, and 5% dental rate cap.
UHC announced plan and rate updates for July 1, 2022 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
UHC provided important updates on discounts on their contact lens options, vision network, and hearing benefits.
UnitedHealthcare is offering two bonuses to agents in California who sell new fully insured medical groups with up to 100 eligible employees with effective dates from April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023.
UHC provided important updates on discounts on Dell Laptops with Eyesafe Display, their recent JD Power Award, and their discount marketplace.
UHC provided important updates on their QualSight LASIK Partnership, 1-800 Contacts, & Dental Care Options.
Beginning Jan. 15, 2022, UnitedHealthcare will cover most commercial individual and group plan members’ FDA authorized and approved OTC at-home COVID-19 diagnostic tests purchased on or after this date, without a doctor’s prescription or clinical assessment. This at-home COVID-19 test coverage will include up to 8 tests per member per 30 days.
UHC announced plan and rate updates for April 1, 2022 effective dates. 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.
Now through January 31, eligible VSP® Vision Care members get an extra $40 to spend on bebe, Cole Haan, Flexon®, and Salvatore Ferragamo frames.
VSP has a new EasyOptions package for groups enrolling 50 or more employees that allows each employee to select a covered upgrade after they receive their prescription from their VSP network doctor.
