Anthem is pleased to announce that they have renewed their agreement retro-effective to August 1, 2023, with Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital.
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.
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.
Cigna + Oscar is committed to creating the best member experience possible and they are improving eligibility verification for a better member experience.
The IRS has announced the 2024 FSA, Transit and Parking limits increases.
Anthem Blue Cross is pleased to introduce a brand-new dental buy-up plan for your large and national groups. Kids Plus (PDF) is an optional dental program that enhances benefits for children up to age 13. It covers diagnostic, preventive, basic, and major services when visiting a participating provider.
Effective November 1, 2023, Hoag will be added to Health Net’s Full Network HMO and Full Network PPO networks for small and large employer groups.
Health Net will be mailing correction notices to impacted members regarding their previous communication about the COVID-19 benefit changes the begin November 12, 2023.
Anthem Blue Cross Large Group is introducing Blue View Vision PLUS – a new vision benefit buy-up option for better member health and increased savings.
You can now get answers on the go from a live agent through the Broker Plus app. Producer Assistant chat in Broker Plus now has live agents available to help you from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time, Monday through Friday. Just click the chat icon to be connected to Producer Assistant and select Chat with a Live Agent.
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.
Commercial Small and Large Group Evidence of Coverage (EOC) booklets, for plans effective January 1, 2024 and later, will contain the updates as shown in the Notice of Changes links below. This Notice reflects Health Net of California (Health Net) compliance with new laws and regulatory requirements. It also addresses Health Net administrative changes.
The IRS has announced the 2024 FSA, Transit and Parking limits increases.
We understand that you and your clients are responsible for more work than ever before. Therefore, we are providing you with this reminder that the Medicare Modernization Act (MMA) requires your clients to complete two disclosure requirements pertaining to the creditable coverage of their prescription drug plan.
The IRS has released the 2024 annual HSA contribution limits as well as the HDHP deductible and out-of-pocket expense limits. The tables below show the 2023 and 2024 amounts with the year-over-year changes.
Ease is excited to announce that they have been acquired by Employee Navigator. You can read the full press release here for additional details and to learn more about the acquisition.
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).
Anthem is pleased to announce that they have renewed their agreement retro-effective to August 1, 2023, with Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital.
Effective November 1, 2023, Hoag will be added to Health Net’s Full Network HMO and Full Network PPO networks for small and large employer groups.
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...
Level funding may be a great option to consider as it provides the best of fully insured and self-insured coverages in a simple product.
Aetna announced plan and rate updates for January 1, 2024 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
California small groups will not receive MLR rebates as Aetna met or exceeded MLR thresholds for their California pools.
Aetna will submit the Gag Clause Prohibition Compliance Attestation on behalf of all fully-insured and small group AFA plan sponsors.
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.
Anthem is pleased to announce that they have renewed their agreement retro-effective to August 1, 2023, with Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital.
You can now get answers on the go from a live agent through the Broker Plus app. Producer Assistant chat in Broker Plus now has live agents available to help you from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time, Monday through Friday. Just click the chat icon to be connected to Producer Assistant and select Chat with a Live Agent.
Level funding may be a great option to consider as it provides the best of fully insured and self-insured coverages in a simple product.
PayForward is discontinuing the Loyalty Rewards Program and will no longer be part of Anthem's added value opportunity for members. See Anthem's FAQs for more information.
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 Blue Cross is pleased to introduce a brand-new dental buy-up plan for your large and national groups. Kids Plus (PDF) is an optional dental program that enhances benefits for children up to age 13. It covers diagnostic, preventive, basic, and major services when visiting a participating provider.
Anthem Blue Cross Large Group is introducing Blue View Vision PLUS – a new vision benefit buy-up option for better member health and increased savings.
You can now get answers on the go from a live agent through the Broker Plus app. Producer Assistant chat in Broker Plus now has live agents available to help you from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time, Monday through Friday. Just click the chat icon to be connected to Producer Assistant and select Chat with a Live Agent.
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 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.
bpQuote has rolled out two new enhancements to the quote engine. You can now get Spanish versions of the Employee Worksheet ACA report and New Hire Worksheet report. bpQuote also added a new sort option on the proposal options page to let you sort by Plan Type and then by Network Size.
CaliforniaChoice announced plan and rate updates for January 1, 2024 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
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.
ChoiceBuilder announced plan and rate updates for January 1, 2024 effective dates. All rates are available for quoting!
ChoiceBuilder announced plan and rate updates for July 1, 2023 effective dates. All rates are available for quoting!
ChoiceBuilder announced plan and rate updates for April 1, 2023 effective dates. All rates are available for quoting!
ChoiceBuilder announced plan and rate updates for January 1, 2023 effective dates. All rates are available for quoting!
ChoiceBuilder announced plan and rate updates for December 1, 2022 effective dates. All rates are available for quoting!
ChoiceBuilder announced plan and rate updates for October 1, 2022 effective dates. All rates are available for quoting!
ChoiceBuilder announced plan and rate updates for July 1, 2022 effective dates. All rates are available for quoting!
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!
Cigna + Oscar is committed to creating the best member experience possible and they are improving eligibility verification for a better member experience.
Cigna + Oscar announced plan and rate updates for January 1, 2024 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
Anticipated Q4 2023 renewal release dates for B&P medical carrier partners are outlined in the table below.
Cigna + Oscar announced plan and rate updates for October 1, 2023 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
Cigna + Oscar announced plan and rate updates for July 1, 2023 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
All Q3 2023 rates are now available in bpQuote! Click the links below to read more about carrier-specific changes.
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.
Covered California for Small Business (CCSB) provided the below updates on renewal documents getting an updated look, their Partnership That Pays bonus program, the upcoming Special Enrollment Period, and a reminder about the new plans they introduced July 1, 2023.
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.
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!
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.
Effective November 1, 2023, Hoag will be added to Health Net’s Full Network HMO and Full Network PPO networks for small and large employer groups.
Health Net will be mailing correction notices to impacted members regarding their previous communication about the COVID-19 benefit changes the begin November 12, 2023.
Effective January 1,2024, Commercial Group, Individual and Family Plan/Ambetter and Medi-Cal members’ behavioral health benefits will no longer be administered by MHN and will be arranged directly by Health Net. This means members will keep the same great benefits but the MHN name as the administrator will be removed, and these benefits will be known simply as Health Net’s Behavioral Health Services.
As a reminder, starting November 1, 2023, Health Net Group PPO members with out-of-state coverage will be able to access the Cigna Healthcare PPO Network when they live or travel outside of California. In an on-going effort to keep you up-to-date with this implementation, Health Net is happy to announce that the new co-branded ‘Find a Doctor’ website is now live.
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.
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.
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!
Discover Kaiser Permanente's 2024 enrollment aid, a refreshed broker interface, substance use recovery resources, workplace musculoskeletal solutions, and insights into fostering social health.
Kaiser announced plan and rate updates for January 1, 2024 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
Kaiser Permanente's most recent Broker Briefing provided important updates for brokers about the individual, small group, and large group markets.
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.
Brokers can earn a $100 bonus per enrolled member with a minimum of 10 members sold from October 2023 through January 2024.
Kaiser Permanente's most recent Broker Briefing provided important updates for brokers about the individual, small group, and large group markets.
Anticipated Q4 2023 renewal release dates for B&P medical carrier partners are outlined in the table below.
Kaiser Permanente's most recent Broker Briefing provided important updates for brokers about the individual, small group, and large group markets.
Kaiser Permanente's most recent Broker Briefing provided important updates for brokers about the individual, small group, and large group markets.
Kaiser Permanente provided updates on the end of the federal COVID-19 public health emergency and their CAA RxDC reporting outreach for groups that terminated Kaiser Permanente coverage prior to the original outreach.
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.
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, 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.
Kaiser Permanente Large Group is introducing a new plan design called Virtual Complete effective April, 1, 2021.
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.
MetLife's most recent monthly bulletin focuses on rounding out your customers' healthcare coverage with vision insurance and interest in disability insurance.
As workplace dynamics continue to evolve, it’s important to understand the shifting landscapes. With two decades of research backed by 150+ years of expertise, MetLife’s 20th Annual U.S. Employee Benefit Trends Study delivers actionable insights to help you create more informed benefit recommendations.
MetLife's most recent monthly bulletin focuses on providing additional resources to boost you and your client's health and financial wellness.
For globally-mobile employees, it has been an exceptionally stressful year, compared to their domestic peers. However, globally-mobile employees are more engaged with their benefits and report higher satisfaction.
Dental benefits are a highly visible part of an employer’s benefits program. Seven in ten employees consider their dental coverage to be a must-have benefit.¹ And with each visit to the dentist, they’re evaluating the value of the plan, the savings, and the provider network.
Over the last year and a half, healthcare workers have faced an immense amount of pressure. Now, even as these employees recover, they continue to navigate pandemic-related concerns in all aspects of their lives – and they need employer support now more than ever.
Employee benefits programs are set to play a pivotal role as employees take a fresh look at the protection and financial security their benefits options can provide. 62 percent of employees think benefits are more important because of the COVID-19 pandemic. And 78 percent want benefits that work together to protect their physical, financial, mental, and social well-being.
Over the last year, the world and the workforce have changed in unprecedented ways. Now, MetLife is sharing the workforce trends that are impacting brokers, their clients and other employers.
For many people, pets are more than a furry distraction—they’re important members of the family. And keeping them healthy and happy is a top priority for maintaining the pet’s quality of life. But even one unexpected trip to the vet can wreak havoc on an employee’s personal finances.
2020 was a roller coaster of challenges for small business owners. Navigating the impact of the pandemic meant most had to pivot and, in many cases, make hard choices to survive and succeed. Through all the ups and downs, small business employees were right there with their employers. The close-knit employer-to-employee relationships are the foundation of American small businesses. According to MetLife’s 18th annual U.S. Employee Benefit Trends Study research in 2020, seven in ten small business employers believe they have a responsibility for their employees’ well-being.¹ And, despite budget concerns, they’re looking for options to enhance their benefits programs.
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 discounting fourteen of their most popular dental plans by 15%. The fourteen plans were selected based on popularity and market feedback. In addition to these discounts, all current specialty promotions and values adds are still available to stack on.
Level funding may be a great option to consider as it provides the best of fully insured and self-insured coverages in a simple product.
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!
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.
