Principal shared some important updates and reminders that will benefit both new and current Principal business.
Many Q4 2020 rates are available in bpQuote! Click the links below to read more about carrier-specific changes and the available broker bonuses.
Anthem announced rate and plan updates for October 1, 2020 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
ChoiceBuilder announced plan and rate updates for October 1, 2020 effective dates. All rates are available for quoting!
Kaiser announced rate updates for October 1, 2020 effective dates with no changes to plans or benefits. Rates are available for quoting!
Anthem remains committed to expanding access to care and helping to ease the financial burdens created by COVID-19.
Aetna announced rate updates for October 1, 2020 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
UHC announced plan and rate updates for October 1, 2020 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
Anthem is continuously working to improve, simplify and streamline the new broker onboarding process with the goal of making Anthem even easier to do business with.
We revamped our Small Group Insurance Boot Camp to give you access to training materials from wherever, whenever!
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.
We are pleased to announce that Beere&Purves has signed a small group General Agency contract with Kaiser Permanente. You can sell Kaiser Permanente business through Beere&Purves beginning with a December 1, 2019 effective date.
We are excited to announce that we have partnered with Human Interest as our preferred retirement plan provider!
Join B&P's Workers' Compensation Specialist, Patrick Kim, for his Workers' Compensation Boot Camp Webinar Series. Through these four sessions, you'll learn everything you need to know to operate successfully in the workers' compensation market.
As part of our service commitment to you and your groups, Beere&Purves is now offering ongoing maintenance for your EaseCentral groups.
January 1st is almost upon us, here are some important reminders to help you provide the best possible service to your clients this enrollment season.
Beere&Purves is excited to add the new EaseCentral-Anthem Blue Cross API Integration to BrokerPicks! When you sell a new medical group with Anthem Blue Cross and want to process changes through EaseCentral, elect our EaseCentral-Anthem API BrokerPick and B&P will pay for the integration.
Visit our NEW, comprehensive Q1 2019 Resource Library for access to all the Q1 2019 materials you'll need in a single convenient location.
HealthConnect will be performing maintenance on the quote engine from 6 PM to 11 PM PDT on Friday, May 8th. bpQuote may have intermittent outages during this time.
bpQuote added a new feature that allows users to export multiple reports into a single excel file with each available report on its own sheet.
Please be advised that bpQuote will be unavailable on Friday, February 7th and Thursday, February 13th from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM PST due to site maintenance.
Aetna notified HealthConnect of some benefit corrections needed on their 1/1/20 – 3/31/20 Medical plans. The seven plans listed below (available in multiple Aetna Networks) were affected.
A 1/1/20 Anthem Blue Cross plan accidentally listed an incorrect Brand Name Rx Copay. The incorrect Copay was listed as $50 when it should have listed $55.
WHA listed an incorrect Individual with Family Coverage Deductible on their Gold HMO D (HSA Eligible) plan within the 1/1/20 CaliforniaChoice portfolio. The incorrect Individual with Family Coverage Deductible was listed as $2,700 when it should have listed $2,800.
HealthConnect will be performing quarterly maintenance on the quote engine on Friday, November 8th from 6PM - 9PM PST.
UnitedHealthcare introduced six new PPO plans effective 7/1/19. Unfortunately, the six new plans did not use the correct plan availability information when quoting out of state employees.
HealthConnect will be performing quarterly maintenance on the quote engine on Friday, August 9th, from 6PM to 9PM. HealthConnect does not anticipate a full outage during this time, but the system may become temporarily unstable for users accessing the system.
HealthConnect will be performing quarterly maintenance on the quote engine on Friday, May 10th, from 6 PM to 9 PM. HealthConnect does not anticipate a full outage during this time, but the system may become temporarily unstable for users accessing the system.
The IRS has released the 2021 annual HSA contribution limits as well as the HDHP deductible and out-of-pocket expense limits. The tables below show the 2020 and 2021 amounts with the year-over-year changes.
On April 28, 2020, the Employee Benefits Security Administration (U.S. Department of Labor) and IRS issued a joint ruling titled Extension of Certain Timeframes for Employee Benefit Plans, Participants, and Beneficiaries Affected by the COVID-19 Outbreak. This ruling provides temporary relief regarding certain COBRA, HIPAA special enrollment, and health and disability claims submissions and appeal rights.
On May 1, 2020, the Department of Labor issued a news release announcing new COBRA model notices along with some frequently asked questions.
CAHU added a COVID-19 information page to their website providing a comprehensive listing of useful links to state and federal resources.
CA Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara issued a notice on March 30th regarding access to telehealth during the COVID-19 state of emergency.
The United States Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship provided a document answering some frequently asked questions from small businesses on the Paycheck Protection Program.
President Trump signed the CARES Act on Friday, March 27, 2020. Two ways small businesses can access cash are through the Small Business Administration's (SBA) Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) and the Paycheck Protection Program.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Mayor's March 23, 2020 proclamation, San Francisco is cancelling the employer requirement to submit the 2019 Annual Reporting Form for the Health Care Security Ordinance (HCSO) and the Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO).
The California Department of Insurance issued a cease and desist order to protect California consumers from misleading health plans known as "Health Care Sharing Ministries."
The IRS posted Notice 2020-15 that says that HDHPs can pay for 2019 Novel Coronavirus-related testing and treatment without jeopardizing their status.
Anthem Blue Cross is pleased to announce that they have successfully renewed their Commercial Agreements with John Muir Health which provides services to members in Contra Costa County and surrounding communities.
Anthem Blue Cross is pleased to announce that they have successfully renewed their Commercial Hospital Agreement with Dameron Hospital, located in the City of Stockton in San Joaquin County.
Anthem Blue Cross is pleased to announce that they have successfully renewed their Commercial Hospital Agreement with Community Medical Centers, which includes the following hospitals located in Fresno County.
Anthem Blue Cross is pleased to announce that they have successfully renewed their PPO Physician Agreement with Rady Children’s Specialists of San Diego (a PPO physician group affiliated with Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego).
HealthCare Partners/HCP has or may be terminating its contracts with certain hospitals and/or medical group partners.
Anthem Blue Cross is pleased to announce that the termination has been rescinded for the 12 Prime Healthcare Services hospitals listed below.
Riverside Physician Network’s CaliforniaCare HMO agreement with Anthem Blue Cross will terminate effective March 31, 2020. As a result of this termination, members currently assigned to Riverside Physician Network will be transferred to alternate participating medical groups.
Health Net is excited to announce that Riverside Physicians Network (RPN) is a part of their small business WholeCare Network as of 1/1/20!
Anthem Blue Cross is pleased to announce that Cottage Health, which includes Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital, has rescinded its notice of termination.
Anthem Blue Cross is working closely with Cottage Health System to reach an agreement to keep them in-network for your clients.
Aetna announced rate updates for October 1, 2020 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
Creating a safe environment for your employees, customers and vendors has taken on new meaning. To help you keep employers’ workforces healthy and protected, Aetna has developed guidance on the return-to-worksite process.
Aetna is pleased to share that their parent company, CVS Health, has expanded access to COVID-19 testing to 1,200 CVS Pharmacy locations across the country.
Treating minor injuries and illnesses doesn’t have to mean hours or even days of lost time for your clients’ employees.
Aetna announced rate updates for July 1, 2020 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
Aetna is offering a Special Enrollment Period opt-in for Aetna Commercial-insured/ACA and Small Group Aetna Funding Advantage customers.
Aetna is pleased to announce that they are waiving cost-sharing and co-pays for inpatient hospital admissions related to COVID-19 for Aetna’s commercially insured members, part of several additional steps to help members access the care that they need during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Aetna has extended their new business deadlines to the following.
Aetna has provided an update on how they are handling the COVID-19 and what it means for members.
Aetna announced rate updates for April 1, 2020 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
Anthem announced rate and plan updates for October 1, 2020 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
Anthem remains committed to expanding access to care and helping to ease the financial burdens created by COVID-19.
Anthem is continuously working to improve, simplify and streamline the new broker onboarding process with the goal of making Anthem even easier to do business with.
COVID-19 requires that dentists take extra precautions to protect both themselves and their patients. These added steps can add to the cost of a dental visit.
Due to the shelter-in-place and work-from-home scenarios across the state, Anthem will be extending their new business deadlines for July through September effective dates.
Anthem's primary focus is their members’ health and well-being, and making sure they have access to the care they need. In response to the national COVID-19 emergency, Anthem is giving clients more time to enroll in a health plan, file and appeal claims, elect COBRA continuation coverage, and pay COBRA premiums.
Vision coverage is not only important for maintaining good eye health. It's also important for the overall health and productivity of your clients' employees.
Anthem Blue Cross announced three important updates regarding a new Special Enrollment Period, plan downgrade options, and extended eligibility flexibility.
Anthem Blue Cross is pleased to announce that they have successfully renewed their Commercial Agreements with John Muir Health which provides services to members in Contra Costa County and surrounding communities.
It’s been a challenging year for small businesses and Anthem wants to help them. That’s why Anthem is holding your clients’ 2020 renewal rates steady for dental and vision during Q4. What does that mean? No rate increases. No benefit changes. No action required on your part. We’re taking care of everything automatically as long as your clients renew.
Anthem remains committed to expanding access to care and helping to ease the financial burdens created by COVID-19.
COVID-19 requires that dentists take extra precautions to protect both themselves and their patients. These added steps can add to the cost of a dental visit.
Anthem's primary focus is their members’ health and well-being, and making sure they have access to the care they need. In response to the national COVID-19 emergency, Anthem is giving clients more time to enroll in a health plan, file and appeal claims, elect COBRA continuation coverage, and pay COBRA premiums.
Vision coverage is not only important for maintaining good eye health. It's also important for the overall health and productivity of your clients' employees.
Anthem members in Los Angeles County may face disruptions to their access to care as a result of social unrest. Anthem is taking immediate action to provide additional support to help members receive care. These changes are effective from May 30, 2020, to June 29, 2020, and apply to members who live in Los Angeles County.
As a response to these challenges, Anthem is supporting customers by issuing premium credits to their Fully Insured employer groups based on their April 2020 invoices.
Anthem is expanding its care options to give members better access to dental care during the COVID-19 crisis. The TeleDentists® and [email protected] providers joined the Dental Prime and Complete plan networks on May 1, 2020.
Anthem remains deeply committed to supporting their members and their families during this time of uncertainty. One key way they are doing this is through Resource Advisor, a member assistance program included with Anthem’s life and disability plans.
Power up your Large Group sales and earn rewards with Anthem’s broker incentive program, now turbocharged with lots of extras!
Anthem is promoting two mobile apps to help members manage benefits and get care without leaving home.
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 has some exciting updates effective July 1, 2020. They've added Anthem Blue Cross PPO plans with Anthem full Prudent Buyer PPO network. Plus, they now allow groups to offer any three adjacent metallic tiers with their Triple Tier options.
Effective July 1, 2020, your new and renewing CaliforniaChoice groups have access to two Triple Tier options, including Bronze, Silver, Gold.
Last week, CaliforniaChoice introduced several big enhancements to their portfolio for 7/1. More than 1,300 people tuned in to hear the news during their live webinars.
CaliforniaChoice announced rate and benefit changes for July 1, 2020 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
CaliforniaChoice worked with their eight health plans to answer common questions regarding COVID-19.
CaliforniaChoice's new “California Different” video spotlights their innovative approach to employee benefits, how their program works, and why it’s a refreshing alternative to the traditional way of offering benefits – all in less than one minute.
CaliforniaChoice announced rate and benefit changes for April 1, 2020 effective dates with no underwriting changes. Rates are available for quoting!
Kaiser Permanente announced their broker bonus for 2020. For all small groups you sell effective January 1, 2020, take home a $100 bonus per enrolled subscriber. This bonus is payable for new small groups written through any sales channel - direct, General Agency, CaliforniaChoice, and Covered California for Small Business.
Senate Bill 78 requires an individual who is a California resident to ensure that the individual, and any spouse or dependent of the individual, is enrolled in and maintains minimum essential coverage for each month beginning on and after January 1, 2020. CaliforniaChoice® will allow a “Special Enrollment” period for employees that previously waived/declined coverage in 2019.
CaliforniaChoice has good news for groups with out-of-state employees. Beginning December 1, 2019, Anthem Blue Cross EPO plans will be available to out-of-state employees for new and renewing groups.
ChoiceBuilder announced plan and rate updates for October 1, 2020 effective dates. All rates are available for quoting!
ChoiceBuilder worked with their ancillary partners to answer common questions regarding COVID-19.
ChoiceBuilder announced plan and rate updates for July 1, 2020 effective dates. All rates are available for quoting!
ChoiceBuilder announced plan and rate adjustments for January 1, 2020 effective dates. All rates are available for quoting!
DeltaCare USA plans will have a new rating methodology effective November 1, 2019.
Choice Builder has added a low-cost DHMO with Delta Dental. And, Delta Dental rates are guaranteed for plans effective through 12/1/19. With rates this low and the ability to lock them in for multiple years, Choice Builder has never been more attractive.
Choice Builder announced rate updates for October 1, 2019 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
Choice Builder has made some recent changes that make selling even easier! They're also making changes effective 10/1/19 that will affect new and renewing groups.
Choice Builder makes selling ancillary easy by combining simple underwriting with a wide variety of plan options.
Great news! Anthem Blue Cross has made a positive change to their Dental benefits.!
Covered California for Small Business announced rate updates for October 1, 2020 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
With the MyCCSB Portal, it’s easy for your groups to access everything they need to keep their account up to date! As part of CCSB's commitment to providing resources to employers to manage their account, CCSB has created how-to-guides for processing adds and terminations for Employees.
Covered California for Small Business launched a new program aimed at helping hundreds of small businesses continue to provide insurance to their employees during the current COVID-19 pandemic.
Covered California for Small Business (CCSB) is extending A Partnership That Pays bonus program from July 1, 2020 through January 1, 2021.
Covered California for Small Business (CCSB) is extending A Partnership That Pays bonus program from February 1, 2020 through June 1, 2020.
Covered California for Small Business announced a Premium Deferral Program that will help groups maintain coverage through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Covered California for Small Business (CCSB) is committed to providing employers with the tools and resources necessary to manage their employees' benefits.
CCSB provided some updates on bonuses, eligibility & enrollment, and SBA Loans in their recent partner news email.
Covered California for Small Business announced rate updates for July 1, 2020 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
Covered California for Small Business (CCSB) is actively monitoring the evolving COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation and is working on your behalf to ensure quality care and resources. As part of this effort, they are communicating other resources available to Small Businesses.
Covered CA for Small Business (CCSB) is actively monitoring the evolving COVID-19 situation and are working to ensure quality care and resources. As part of this effort, CCSB is communicating an update from Covered California Individual Exchange regarding their special enrollment period extension.
Covered California for Small Business (CCSB) is committed to the health of agents and the health of groups and their employees. They are actively monitoring the evolving COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation and are working to ensure quality care and resources.
Covered California for Small Business announced rate updates for April 1, 2020 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
Attract new groups during this busy open enrollment season with this exclusive tax credit that is only available with CCSB.
CCSB is committed to driving the success of their agent partners by providing you with the tools and resources necessary to manage your accounts.
CCSB is excited to announce they are extending the SEP deadline and will accept submissions all the way through December 31, 2019.
Kaiser Permanente announced their broker bonus for 2020. For all small groups you sell effective January 1, 2020, take home a $100 bonus per enrolled subscriber. This bonus is payable for new small groups written through any sales channel - direct, General Agency, CaliforniaChoice, and Covered California for Small Business.
Covered California for Small Business sent an email to all active CCSB employers about the California Individual Mandate and how CCSB can help.
Covered California for Small Business announced rate updates for January 1, 2020 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
Aetna’s OAMC/EPO and all Health Net plans had Q4 rate reductions that were recently reflected in bpQuote.
The Allied Benefit Suite announced that the Equitable Life rates will be changing effective June 1, 2020. They are now allowing groups of all sizes to get custom Life/AD&D quotes, which can save up to 50% off the shelf rate.
The Allied Benefit Suite announced that the Personal Protection Plan premium will be $7.50 PEPM for groups effective May 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020.
Allied Administrators is excited to announce the launch of their Producer Portal where California brokers can access and manage their Delta Dental Small Business Program book of business.
Start the New Year off right with benefits that shine! ABS is a premier set of benefits for small businesses including: Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and a Personal Protection Plan.
The Allied Benefit Suite has a snazzy new web page. Check it out now! ABS is a premier set of benefits for small businesses including: Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and a Personal Protection Plan.
VSP within the Allied Benefit Suite will have a rate pass in 2020. Rates are available for quoting in bpQuote!
With VSP taking over for EyeMed in the Allied Benefit Suite, any inforce groups with EyeMed vision should keep the following in mind.
The Allied Benefit Suite added VSP to the portfolio allowing you to bundle Delta Dental, VSP, AXA Life/AD&D, LTD, and the Personal Protection Plan!
Delta Dental announced a rate pass for January 1, 2020 effective dates with no changes to plan benefits.
Allied Administrators announced plan and rate updates effective July 1, 2019 for the Allied Benefit Suite that will affect vision, life, and the Personal Protection Plan. Delta Dental rates remain unchanged.
EMPLOYERS provided updates regarding the Coronavirus outbreak and what it means for their clients.
Exclusive news and information to help your clients manage and grow their small businesses.
EMPLOYERS recently unveiled several automation enhancements that provide you with more self-service tools right at your fingertips. Their latest investment in technology allows your clients to quickly and easily submit their premium audits online!
It’s time to spring into action — earn a $100 gift card for every four new small business workers’ compensation policies bound with EMPLOYERS in the next four months!
Recent changes to California law (SB189) will require the following attention.
EMPLOYERS is now writing workers' compensation insurance in Louisiana. In addition to competitive rates and effective services, appointed agents also have access to instant online quoting through EACCESS ®— EMPLOYERS' online quoting system. EACCESS provides the ability to quickly and easily submit and quote new business (including multi-state policies) in numerous, targeted class codes.
Earn a $100 gift card* for every 3 new small business workers' compensation policies bound with EMPLOYERS.Small business is defined as below $25,000 estimated annual premium Incentive period includes new policies bound December 1, 2017 - January 31, 2018 Earn up to a maximum of $400Login to EACCESS for a full list of small business classes and start quoting today!*This promotion is only offered to select licensed and appointed EMPLOYERS agencies.
Workers' Comp ExecutiveNovember 30, 2017California employers – be they insured or self-insured – will be paying more to fund the state’s workers’ comp system next year. Insured employers will be paying nearly 4% of premium – a 28% overall increase for assessments over 2017 – while the rate for self-insured employers is up nearly 17%.
Most policy management problems, including coverage and premium audit issues, arise from discrepancies related to how Named Insureds are listed on policies. A Named Insured is a legal entity that EMPLOYERS® has agreed to cover and has been endorsed onto a policy. To help avoid problems, it is important that at the time of application, you confirm the following for each Named Insured: The accurate legal entity name is listed on the application (the legal entity name would be the name used in the execution of official business documents, such as IRS filings and business licenses.
Premium audits are required by the insurance carrier and are typically routine and relatively quick. At the end of your annual policy period, a final premium audit is conducted to determine if you paid the appropriate amount for your workers' compensation insurance based on your actual payroll, operations and job classifications.
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!
Guardian has announced rate adjustments for January 1, 2018 effective dates with no changes to benefits or underwriting. Rates are available for quoting! RATES Average Increase: <1%CONTRACT UPDATEB&P can now write groups up to 99 lives! Groups will fewer than 51 employees can continue to be quoted in bpQuote. For groups of 51-99, please contact a member of your B&P Sales Team.
Beere&Purves' can now write groups up to 99 lives with Guardian Life Insurance Company!For questions, please contact a member of your B&P Sales Team - 888.722.3373.
Guardian Awarded Life Insurance Brand of the Year by Harris Poll’s 2017 EquiTrend SurveyBusiness WireJune 15, 2017NEW YORK - The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (Guardian), one of the nation’s largest mutual life insurers and a leading provider of employee benefits, has been recognized as Brand of the Year in the Life Insurance category, according to The Harris Poll® EquiTrend Study, which reveals the strongest brands across industries based on consumer response.
2020 Women on Boards RecognitionFor 2016, Guardian has been named a Winning “W” Company, 2020 Women on Boards’ highest award. This honor is given to companies that champion diversity by having 20 percent or more of their board seats held by women. 2020 Women on Boards is a national campaign working to increase the percentage of women who serve on company boards to 20 percent or more by the year 2020.
Plans & BenefitsGuardian plans are available for groups with 2-49 employees. Dental plans are available for quoting in bpQuote. Please contact a member of your B&P Sales Team for quotes with additional lines of coverage and discounts.DentalOne of the largest dental networks nationwide with 360,800+ total locationsNo waiting period for groups with 5+ employeesImplants for groups with 2+ employeesMaximum Rollover on all plansVision Flexible copay and frequency optionsTwo provider networks VSP: 58,000 access pointsDavis Vision: 44,000 access pointsLife & DisabilityOffer big company benefits to small business clients including the following Guaranteed Issue* amounts for groups under 10 employees:2-4 Employees Life: $50,000 STD: $1,500 per week LTD: $2,500 per month 5-9 Employees Life: $100,000 STD: $1,500 per week LTD: $6,000 per monthGroups with 10-49 Employees can receive other generous Guaranteed Issue amounts.
Health Net announced rate updates for October 1, 2020 effective dates with no changes to plans or benefits. Rates are available for quoting!
Health Net of California, Inc. and Health Net Life Insurance Company (Health Net) remain steadfast in their commitment to members during the state of emergency in Los Angeles County.
Access to telehealth services for all Health Net members is an essential component to the national pandemic brought on by COVID-19. Therefore, in addition to Teladoc, Health Net is working with Babylon Health, a leading digital health care provider, to offer our members telehealth at no cost during this national pandemic.
As part of Health Net's commitment to members, they are pleased to announce new, two-sided plastic ID Cards. The updated ID cards will be sent to members of new small business groups effective May 1, 2020 and later, as well as to any SBG member who calls the Customer Contact Center to request a replacement ID card after April 17th.
Health Net would like to thank those of you who were able to attend their webinar last week on "Employer hot topics in response to COVID-19 and related legislation." You should have received the recording of the webinar from Reed Smith. Health Net has also provided a link to the recording below.
Health Net wants to help their members get the care they need. During the current “shelter in place” order, members need other ways to talk to a doctor.
Health Net posted new updates and information regarding how they are handling COVID-19.
Health Net announced rate updates for July 1, 2020 effective dates with no changes to plans or benefits. Rates are available for quoting!
Health Net is excited to announce that Riverside Physicians Network (RPN) is a part of their small business WholeCare Network as of 1/1/20!
Health Net announced rate updates for April 1, 2020 effective dates with no changes to plans or benefits. Rates are available for quoting!
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!
Kaiser announced rate updates for October 1, 2020 effective dates with no changes to plans or benefits. Rates are available for quoting!
Kaiser Permanente provided the following updates on their extensions to payment grace period and COVID-19 treatment.
We know this is a challenging time for everyone in the country and that the COVID-19 pandemic may affect some employer-sponsored coverage. Although we hope we can help you and your clients maintain their current group coverage, we understand that some employees may need to find individual plans. If you do not sell individual insurance, Kaiser Permanente shared the following link that can help employees that lose their employer-sponsored coverage learn more about their options.
Kaiser Permanente has announced that it will waive all member out-of-pocket costs for inpatient and outpatient services related to the treatment of COVID-19, as of April 1, 2020.
Kaiser announced rate updates for July 1, 2020 effective dates with no changes to plans or benefits. Rates are available for quoting!
Kaiser Permanente has introduced a digital self-care portfolio as part of their commitment to bring their members innovative ways to receive mental health care and service.
Effective January 1, 2020, a new California law (AB 731) requires that all large groups must receive notice of changes to rates and benefits 120 days prior to their renewal date.
A new California law requires all state residents to have qualifying health coverage beginning January 1, 2020 — or face state tax penalties. To help your clients' employees avoid these penalties, Kaiser Permanente is offering a special open enrollment period from October 1, 2019, to December 31, 2019.
Kaiser Permanente announced their broker bonus for 2020. For all small groups you sell effective January 1, 2020, take home a $100 bonus per enrolled subscriber. This bonus is payable for new small groups written through any sales channel - direct, General Agency, CaliforniaChoice, and Covered California for Small Business.
Due to California law requiring state residents to maintain qualifying health coverage beginning in 2020, Kaiser Permanente is allowing a special open enrollment period to small group employees and their dependents who previously declined coverage to enroll effective January 1, 2020.
Recognizing that many services will be deferred or cancelled altogether, customers with fully insured dental PPO plans will receive a premium credit on a future bill in the amount of 25% for the months of April and May, 2020.
As work and life continue to blend and unemployment remains low, the competition for employee talent is intense. Small businesses are seeking solutions to help their companies stand out as they tackle the challenge of attracting, engaging, and retaining employees.
Those high-profile benefits often grab all the attention during client meetings. (Yes, we're talking about you, medical insurance.) But, carve out a little time as part of your next proposal to focus in on your Vision insurance recommendation.
With continued low unemployment rates, businesses of all sizes are refining their recruiting and retention strategies to ensure they're attracting – and keeping – the best employees.
At a glance, what employers expect from their benefits brokers and consultants hasn't changed dramatically in recent years. The expectations that top the list are largely the same from year to year. However, MetLife's latest employee benefit trends report takes a deeper dive into the responses of employers and employees to uncover insights into how expectations are evolving – and how brokers can deliver for their clients.
As your clients consider adding legal services plans to their benefit offerings, affordability is always going to be a top consideration. While costs are always key, five additional factors can help your clients evaluate their options and feel confident they’re choosing a legal plan that delivers real value to their employees.
As work and life continue to blend and unemployment remains low, the competition for employee talent is intense. Small businesses are seeking solutions to help their companies stand out as they tackle the challenge of attracting, engaging, and retaining employees. Strategic benefits can play a pivotal role.
With nearly one-fifth of the total American workforce now earning their primary income from gig or part-time work, the gig economy is here to stay.
Balancing cost concerns with employee needs can be hard for a small business. MetLife's broad range of products and plan designs give you the options you need to recommend the right mix of solutions at the right price for each client. And, with MetLife's Multi-Product Advantage, you also earn additional compensation.
MetLife is adding two new vision providers for 8/1/19 effective dates and later.
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.
Help your clients keep their employees happy by offering a benefit of an additional 20% of their earnings through Principal's enhanced short-term disability insurance.
Principal quotes can be obtained through your B&P Sales Team for the most competitive rates for Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, Accident, and Critical Illness.Principal’s rates are no longer available in bpQuote as of January 8, 2018.For questions, or to request a quote, please contact a member of your B&P Sales Team - 888.
UHC announced plan and rate updates for October 1, 2020 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
UnitedHealthcare Specialty Benefits has taken several steps to help members access care, provide financial relief and ensure their collaboration endures beyond these extraordinary events. As the environment remains dynamic, UHC will continue to update their COVID FAQs so you have access to the latest information.
UHC provided three important updates regarding underwriting, premium credit relief, and Employer eServices.
UnitedHealth Group announced that they will be providing $1.5 billion in assistance and premium credits to customers nationwide.
As a part of UnitedHealthcare’s Go Green initiative and due to the number of brokers now working from home, UnitedHealthcare will no longer send hard copy renewal packets to their broker and general agent partners starting with Sept. 1, 2020, renewals.
UnitedHealthcare is providing its fully-insured employer customers with a Special COVID-19 Dental and Vision Enrollment Opportunity (“Special Enrollment Opportunity”) to enroll employees who previously did not enroll in Dental and/or Vision coverage.
The UHC Together resource page has moved to https://www.uhceservices.com/brokercontent/us/en/uhc/california. If you've bookmarked this page, please update accordingly.
Please review these important updates below and find more information on frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the broker and employer sections of uhc.com.
UHC announced plan and rate updates for July 1, 2020 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
UHC's response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) is focused on one thing: helping brokers and their clients get access to the information and services they need.
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.
Now through August 31, eligible VSP® Vision Care members get an extra $40 to spend on Anne Klein, CALVIN KLEIN and Dragon® frames.
Once again, VSP Vision Care is raising the bar as the only vision care company to offer fully-covered standard progressive lenses—included as part of the VSP Choice, Signature, or VSP Individual Vision Plans.
Be the hero! Let your employees know that now through December 31, eligible VSP® members get an extra $40 to spend on bebe®, Calvin Klein, Columbia, Dragon®, and Flexon® frames. No extra paperwork, no hassle, just incredible frames. Maximize your employees’ benefits by sharing the news.Share the coupon.For questions, please contact a member of your B&P Sales Team - 888.
