Covered California for Small Business announced rate updates for April 1, 2021 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has issued Emergency Use Authorization for COVID-19 vaccinations. This means they have determined that the benefits of the approved vaccines outweigh the risks in preventing COVID-19 infection. The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) also recommends COVID-19 vaccines for the prevention of COVID-19.
bpQuote has enhanced the Table Rates report so that you now have the option to select a Contribution period of Weekly, Bi-Weekly, Semi-Monthly, or Monthly. This enhancement has been added to the Benefits & Table Rates page at the front of bpQuote and to the Proposal Options page at the end of the quote engine while working on a specific group.
CaliforniaChoice announced rate and benefit changes for April 1, 2021 effective dates with no underwriting changes. Rates are available for quoting!
Anthem is adopting a new strategic member service model for commercial business designed to better meet the needs of health maintenance organization (HMO) members.
Anthem announced rate and plan updates for April 1, 2021 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
At MetLife, brokers and customers are their top priority. As such, they want to help their mutual small business customers who may be facing challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Anthem Blue Cross is pleased to announce that they have successfully renewed their Commercial Agreement with University of California Health System.
Anthem continues to advance their Health Savings Account (HSA) model. They are making a change to their HSA custodian, the group that manages HSA dollars.
UHC announced plan and rate updates for April 1, 2021 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
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.
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.
bpQuote has enhanced the Table Rates report so that you now have the option to select a Contribution period of Weekly, Bi-Weekly, Semi-Monthly, or Monthly. This enhancement has been added to the Benefits & Table Rates page at the front of bpQuote and to the Proposal Options page at the end of the quote engine while working on a specific group.
CaliforniaChoice was recently notified by Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Oscar and Western Healthy Advantage of benefit changes effective January 1, 2021.
Based upon DOI guidance, Aetna is updating the Rx Deductible from $750 to $0 for the following plans for 2020 effective dates. The effective date of this change for is retroactive to January 1, 2020.
HealthConnect will be performing maintenance on the quote engine from 6 PM to 11 PM PST on Friday, November 6th. bpQuote may have intermittent outages during this time.
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.
bpQuote has enhanced the New Hire Worksheet report so that you can save the Carrier, Plans & Employer Contribution scenarios for the next time you run worksheets.
bpQuote has enhanced the Multi-Tab Excel report option to include four more reports.
HealthConnect will be performing maintenance on the quote engine from 6 PM to 11 PM PST on Friday, August 7th. bpQuote may have intermittent outages during this time.
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.
As a reminder, Applicable Large Employers (ALEs) may face penalties if they do not offer affordable employer-sponsored minimum essential coverage. As stated in IRS Notice Rev Proc. 2020-36, for plan years beginning in 2021, the percentage is 9.83%.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fee for plan years that end on or after October 1, 2020 and before October 1, 2021 will be $2.66.
The results are in! National data, trends, and insights are the perfect tools to start designing a strategy and setting the direction for an open enrollment season unlike any other. And that is exactly what Ease has done for you.
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.
Anthem Blue Cross is pleased to announce that they have successfully renewed their Commercial Agreement with University of California Health System.
Anthem Blue Cross is pleased to announce that they have successfully renewed their Commercial Hospital Agreement with Santa Clara Valley Hospital, located in Santa Clara County.
Anthem Blue Cross is pleased to announce that they have successfully renewed their Commercial Hospital Agreement with Loma Linda University Health (“Loma Linda”).
Anthem Blue Cross is pleased to announce that they have successfully renewed their Commercial Hospital Agreement with Memorial Care Health Services (“Memorial Care”).
Anthem Blue Cross is pleased to announce that they have successfully renewed their Commercial Hospital Agreement with Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego.
Anthem Blue Cross is pleased to announce that they have successfully renewed their Commercial HMO Agreement with Santa Barbara Select IPA, located in Santa Barbara County.
Anthem Blue Cross is pleased to announce that they have successfully renewed their Commercial HMO Agreement with Seaview IPA, located in Ventura County.
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.
J.D. Power ranks Aetna's Vision plan first in consumer satisfaction. And Aetna's Dental plan has ranked second (up from third place in 2019).
Now that the news is out about an imminent COVID-19 vaccine, Aetna wanted to share some additional information with you and your clients. CVS Health® will be part of this next phase as one of the distribution partners for administering the vaccine.
CVS HealthHUB locations are making it easier for your clients' employees to proactively manage their health. By connecting members to more health services, one-on-one guidance and health resources, they can better focus on chronic conditions.
The Aetna Vision Preferred team is excited to announce Aetna's new vision cost calculator, Know Before You Go! This is a first-of-its-kind out-of-pocket cost estimator designed to give members a feel for what they might pay before they even set foot in a store or doctor's office.
Based upon DOI guidance, Aetna is updating the Rx Deductible from $750 to $0 for the following plans for 2020 effective dates. The effective date of this change for is retroactive to January 1, 2020.
It’s simple. Just sell Aetna new business plans to groups in California with 1-100 eligible employees. When you do, you’ll receive a reward.
Aetna is offering a one-time premium credit on eligible medical groups December bills for EPO, OAMC and PPO plans, more details to follow. Aetna is also offering a one-month premium reduction equal to the first month's premium to new and renewing small groups that enroll in an Aetna PPO or DMO dental plan in December 2020 and January 2021.
As collaborators in health, Aetna wants to ensure their members have the right tools to achieve their health goals and live the life they love. That’s why they created the Attain by AetnaSM app, designed in collaboration with Apple®.
Aetna Whole Health — Southern California plans can help your groups create a healthier workforce, while also helping them and their employees save money.
Getting a flu shot doesn't just protect people against seasonal flu, it also contributes to the overall health of the community and minimizes the impact on health care resources. Aetna strongly recommends getting a flu shot, and they ask you to remind your clients to promote the vaccine among their employees.
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has issued Emergency Use Authorization for COVID-19 vaccinations. This means they have determined that the benefits of the approved vaccines outweigh the risks in preventing COVID-19 infection. The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) also recommends COVID-19 vaccines for the prevention of COVID-19.
Anthem is adopting a new strategic member service model for commercial business designed to better meet the needs of health maintenance organization (HMO) members.
Anthem announced rate and plan updates for April 1, 2021 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
Anthem Blue Cross is pleased to announce that they have successfully renewed their Commercial Agreement with University of California Health System.
Anthem continues to advance their Health Savings Account (HSA) model. They are making a change to their HSA custodian, the group that manages HSA dollars.
Beginning in 2021, Anthem is offering a Whole Health (WH) benefit to seven of their most popular medical plans. These Whole Health plans include enhanced dental and vision coverage for adults and children, helping employees create good habits and identify conditions early to improve their health and lower costs.
A clear connection exists between oral health and overall health.¹ To help show the clear advantages of connecting dental and medical plans, Anthem commissioned a study on the value of their integrated dental and medical solution, Anthem Whole Health Connection® — Dental.
Anthem wants to keep their partners informed on the progress of COVID-19 vaccines that can help slow the spread of the disease.
With Anthem's Site of Service program for 2021 small groups, employees can save hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars when they seek care from lower-cost independent providers listed on Anthem's Find Care tool at anthem.com/ca.
Anthem's new ACE Broker Boost Media series is a collection of recordings typically available only to brokers in their ACE Broker Achievement Program. But Anthem is making them available to all brokers during the month of December.
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has issued Emergency Use Authorization for COVID-19 vaccinations. This means they have determined that the benefits of the approved vaccines outweigh the risks in preventing COVID-19 infection. The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) also recommends COVID-19 vaccines for the prevention of COVID-19.
Anthem is adopting a new strategic member service model for commercial business designed to better meet the needs of health maintenance organization (HMO) members.
Anthem continues to advance their Health Savings Account (HSA) model. They are making a change to their HSA custodian, the group that manages HSA dollars.
A clear connection exists between oral health and overall health.¹ To help show the clear advantages of connecting dental and medical plans, Anthem commissioned a study on the value of their integrated dental and medical solution, Anthem Whole Health Connection® — Dental.
Anthem wants to keep their partners informed on the progress of COVID-19 vaccines that can help slow the spread of the disease.
Anthem's new ACE Broker Boost Media series is a collection of recordings typically available only to brokers in their ACE Broker Achievement Program. But Anthem is making them available to all brokers during the month of December.
Anthem began paying dentists a personal protective equipment (PPE) reimbursement as of June 15, 2020, to protect the health of members and minimize unexpected fees. Anthem pays $10 per dental patient, per visit, on dental PPO network claims for PPE. Anthem is extending the reimbursement from October 31 through December 31, 2020.
Anthem continues to enhance their Act Wise Health Savings Account (HSA) to support members’ health and financial wellbeing.
Anthem’s Integrated Health Care Report, Issue 4 provides the latest industry research on the integration of benefits and what it can do for your clients. Integrated benefits are producing healthier and more satisfied employees, along with savings for employers and employees.
September is Life Insurance Awareness Month. It’s a good time to remind employers and employees of the value of Anthem Group Life Insurance plans.
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 rate and benefit changes for April 1, 2021 effective dates with no underwriting changes. Rates are available for quoting!
CaliforniaChoice was recently notified by Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Oscar and Western Healthy Advantage of benefit changes effective January 1, 2021.
Great news! You can start the new year with some extra cash, thanks to bonuses offered by three CaliforniaChoice partners. You’ll earn bonus dollars on CaliforniaChoice members who enroll with Anthem Blue Cross, Health Net, and Kaiser Permanente only, based on the effective dates below.
Kaiser Permanente announced a new broker bonus program for December 1, 2020 through January 1, 2021 effective dates! Earn a $100 bonus per enrolled subscriber for all new small groups sold.
CaliforniaChoice announced rate and benefit changes for January 1, 2021 effective dates with no underwriting changes. Rates are available for quoting!
Starting with the December 1, 2020, effective date, your new and renewing groups have even more choices for health insurance coverage with CaliforniaChoice.
The global coronavirus pandemic has created an unprecedented situation affecting everyone. CaliforniaChoice, 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 groups' Anthem April 2020 premium.
Beginning October 01, 2020, CaliforniaChoice, on behalf of Anthem Blue Cross (Anthem) will only offer its Prudent Buyer – Small Group PPO Network to Out-of-State employees. The Select PPO, Advantage PPO, and EPO networks will no longer be available to them.
CaliforniaChoice announced rate and benefit changes for October 1, 2020 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
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.
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.
ChoiceBuilder announced plan and rate adjustments for January 1, 2021 effective dates. All rates are available for quoting!
As you focus on the well-being of your groups during this pandemic, ChoiceBuilder®, on behalf of Delta Dental, wants to help and support customers during this challenging time which is why Delta Dental has elected to provide a premium holiday for your group’s Delta Dental June 2020 premium.
Great News! Beginning with September 2020 invoicing, ChoiceBuilder® will no longer charge your group(s) a late fee if premium payment is not received by the statement due date.
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!
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 announced rate updates for April 1, 2021 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
Covered California for Small Business (CCSB) sent the below ASKCCSB newsletter to Employer Groups on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 2:00 PM.
Starting January 1, 2021, all members enrolled in a Blue Shield of California PPO will be matched with a Primary Care Physician (PCP) during open enrollment. Blue Shield will match that member with a designated PCP taking many factors into consideration such as cost, physician rating, location and claim history.
Blue Shield of California has announced that they will be applying a one-time premium credit for customers to help ease the financial burden during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kaiser Permanente announced a new broker bonus program for December 1, 2020 through January 1, 2021 effective dates! Earn a $100 bonus per enrolled subscriber for all new small groups sold.
Covered California for Small Business announced rate updates for January 1, 2021 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
Covered California for Small Business (CCSB) sent the below ASKCCSB newsletter to Employer Groups on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at 2:00 PM.
As Covered California for Small Business (CCSB) continues to address many of the concerns surrounding COVID-19, they wanted to inform you that they are extending their New Business Submission Deadlines through the remainder of the year. In an effort to provide additional time for Small Business Employers to enroll, the remaining submission deadlines have been extended to the 15th of each month.
As Covered California for Small Business (CCSB) continues to address many of the concerns surrounding the State Emergency enacted by the Wildfires, they want to inform you that they are extending their New Business Submission Deadline for September.
Covered California for Small Business has made renewals and new business submissions easier by allowing Agents and Employer Groups to bulk select and confirm employee renewals as well as new employee plan selections.
Covered California for Small Business (CCSB) sent the below ASKCCSB newsletter to Employer Groups on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at 2:00 PM.
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!
Delta Dental announced plan and rate updates for January 1, 2021 effective dates, rates are available for quoting.
Delta Dental's goal is to provide their customers with beneficial and meaningful financial support, highlighted by the following support for all of their small business program customers.
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!
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 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!
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.
Health Net's Small Business Group broker incentive program pays 1% supplemental commission for 12 months for each new eligible small group sold in 2021.
Health Net announced rate updates for April 1, 2021 effective dates with no changes to plans or benefits. Rates are available for quoting!
New ancillary product plans with effective dates of January 1, 2021 through March 1, 2021 are eligible for Health Net's new bundling savings and bonus program.
Health Net announced rate and plan updates for January 1, 2021 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
Health Net will mail notifications to employer groups and subscribers advising of the following telehealth changes effective January 1, 2021.
Health Net is mailing an important reminder to employer groups about a CMS notice they must provide their employees by October 15, 2020: Pharmacy plan creditable coverage.
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.
Health Net's popular small group Sell HMO with 6 underwriting program has been given a plus to boost your Q4 2020 small group sales!
Health Net's Small Business Group broker bonus pays $50 per member through December 1, 2020 effective dates.
Health Net announced a new bonus program for September 1, 2020 through December 1, 2020 effective dates.
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!
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to Pfizer, allowing distribution of its new vaccine for COVID-19.
Kaiser Permanente announced a new broker bonus program for December 1, 2020 through January 1, 2021 effective dates! Earn a $100 bonus per enrolled subscriber for all new small groups sold.
From October 1 to December 31, Kaiser Permanente members can also get a flu shot at no additional cost from multiple retail locations, including Walgreens, CVS Health, and Walmart.
Kaiser announced rate and benefit updates for January 1, 2021 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting through June 2021!
As COVID-19 restrictions begin to lift, Kaiser Permanente's playbook is meant to offer useful tools for you and your leadership teams to make workplaces as safe as possible and to support your groups and their employees.
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!
At MetLife, brokers and customers are their top priority. As such, they want to help their mutual small business customers who may be facing challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
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 April 1, 2021 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
UnitedHealthcare is offering a bonus to agents in California who sell new fully insured medical groups with up to 100 eligible employees with effective dates in 2021. Agents must sell a combined total of 25 enrolled employees in eligible groups to qualify for this bonus program.
UHC announced rate and plan updates for January 1, 2021 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
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.
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.
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.
