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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. The fully executed multi-year agreement is effective June 1, 2024.
Health Net's Elite Partners Program (EPP) contest gives you the chance to put your selling talents to the test. Be one of Health Net’s top 8 selling brokers in IFP, Large Group or Small Group, and you and a guest can pack your bags for paradise.
Using uhceservices.com is an efficient way to make off-cycle, Qualifying Event enrollments. They also have a new feature for uploading supporting documentation.
Health Net announced plan and rate updates for October 1, 2024. Rates are available for quoting!
Anthem will file the Gag Clause Prohibition Compliance Attestation on behalf of your fully insured and administrative services only (ASO) clients before the December 31, 2024, deadline.
In response to Canopy Health’s strategic review, Health Net ceases new group sales of CanopyCare HMO plans. Health Net will continue to offer Full HMO and PPO plans throughout the Bay Area.
bpQuote added a new feature that will allow you quickly update all of the Current Plans with the Renewal Plans on the census page. Look for the new "Update Current Plans with Renewals Plans" button on the Review Group Data page to use this enhancement.
Anthem and Cottage Health have finalized a multi-year renewal agreement effective January 1, 2025.
Health Net's Peak Season Incentive Program gives you a lot to look forward to for September 2024 through January 2025 new business effective dates.
CaliforniaChoice is adding a new Anthem Blue Cross plan on the Vivity HMO network to their portfolio effective September 1, 2024. This new plan is now available for quoting!
We are excited to unveil the fresh, vibrant new look of Beere&Purves!
All Q2 2024 rates are now available in bpQuote – see below for more information on the 2024 updates for each B&P medical carrier!
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.
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.
bpQuote added a new feature that will allow you quickly update all of the Current Plans with the Renewal Plans on the census page. Look for the new "Update Current Plans with Renewals Plans" button on the Review Group Data page to use this enhancement.
bpQuote has added a new feature that will allow you to add in the new hire date for an employee and their current rates will be reflected based on the carrier's rules.
Q3 2024 rates are starting to be released in bpQuote! We expect to have all Q3 2024 rates around mid-April.
All Q2 2024 rates are now available in bpQuote – see below for more information on the 2024 updates for each B&P medical carrier!
bpQuote has rolled out a variety of new enhancements that will make quoting and navigating through the quote engine easier.
bpQuote has a new Custom Side by Side Detail (BETA) report that allows you compare benefits across plans and show only the benefits you want.
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.
The IRS has released the 2025 annual HSA contribution limits as well as the HDHP deductible and out-of-pocket expense limits. See the tables in our news post to view the 2024 and 2025 amounts along with the year-over-year 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.
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.
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. The fully executed multi-year agreement is effective June 1, 2024.
Anthem and Cottage Health have finalized a multi-year renewal agreement effective January 1, 2025.
With the addition of Oakley.com to Anthem Blue Cross's Blue View Vision network, members now have another convenient online option when it comes to purchasing eyewear.
Anthem Blue Cross's Priority Select HMO network expanded into Kern, Ventura, and San Luis Obispo counties on March 1, 2024.
Anthem Blue Cross is pleased to announce that they have successfully renewed their Commercial agreement with the Trinity Health comprising the noted entities: St Agnes Medical Center (050093), Fresno Surgical Hospital (050708), and St. Agnes Medical Foundation (PPO).
Anthem Blue Cross is pleased to announce that they have successfully renewed their Commercial agreement with Scripps Health, comprising the following-referenced entities. Scripps Health is located in San Diego County.
Anthem Blue Cross and UC Health have agreed in principle to a new contract providing Anthem members access to affordable care at UC Health’s doctors and hospitals for years to come. The organizations have also agreed to extend their current contract to April 1, 2024, allowing time to finalize the new contract and offer Anthem members uninterrupted in-network care at UC Health.
The CaliforniaCare HMO Agreement between Anthem Blue Cross and Meritage Medical Network will terminate effective December 31, 2023. As a result, beginning December 31, 2023, Meritage Medical Network will no longer be part of the Anthem Blue Cross commercial HMO Network. Meritage Medical Network is located in Marin County.
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.
Aetna announced plan and rate updates for July 1, 2024 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
Aetna is sending notices to groups to collect information for the upcoming RxDC reporting requirements. Groups must respond by April 12, 2024.
Aetna announced plan and rate updates for April 1, 2024 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
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!
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. The fully executed multi-year agreement is effective June 1, 2024.
Anthem will file the Gag Clause Prohibition Compliance Attestation on behalf of your fully insured and administrative services only (ASO) clients before the December 31, 2024, deadline.
Anthem and Cottage Health have finalized a multi-year renewal agreement effective January 1, 2025.
Anthem Blue Cross is making it easy for groups to make the switch from Cigna + Oscar with a special underwriting promotion available from June 1st through September 15th.
Anthem Blue Cross announced updated bundling discounts beginning June 1st for their Anthem Balanced Funding (ABF) product in the small and large group markets.
Starting next week, Anthem will email members quarterly tips to help them get the most from their health plan with virtual care.
Anthem announced rate and plan updates for July 1, 2024 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
Effective April 1, 2024, StanCorp Financial Group, Inc. (The Standard) has acquired Anthem's parent company’s Life and Disability business.
With the addition of Oakley.com to Anthem Blue Cross's Blue View Vision network, members now have another convenient online option when it comes to purchasing eyewear.
Anthem Blue Cross's Priority Select HMO network expanded into Kern, Ventura, and San Luis Obispo counties on March 1, 2024.
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. The fully executed multi-year agreement is effective June 1, 2024.
Anthem will file the Gag Clause Prohibition Compliance Attestation on behalf of your fully insured and administrative services only (ASO) clients before the December 31, 2024, deadline.
Anthem and Cottage Health have finalized a multi-year renewal agreement effective January 1, 2025.
Anthem Blue Cross announced updated bundling discounts beginning June 1st for their Anthem Balanced Funding (ABF) product in the small and large group markets.
Starting next week, Anthem will email members quarterly tips to help them get the most from their health plan with virtual care.
Effective April 1, 2024, StanCorp Financial Group, Inc. (The Standard) has acquired Anthem's parent company’s Life and Disability business.
With the addition of Oakley.com to Anthem Blue Cross's Blue View Vision network, members now have another convenient online option when it comes to purchasing eyewear.
Anthem Blue Cross's Priority Select HMO network expanded into Kern, Ventura, and San Luis Obispo counties on March 1, 2024.
As of March 1, 2024, when members use their ID card at retail pharmacies, they will experience the benefits of EnsureRx. This is Anthem's integrated cost-savings program that compares the benefit cost of over 200 generic prescription medications against multiple cash discount cards and then automatically applies the lowest available price on those medications.
Anthem Blue Cross is pleased to announce that they have successfully renewed their Commercial agreement with the Trinity Health comprising the noted entities: St Agnes Medical Center (050093), Fresno Surgical Hospital (050708), and St. Agnes Medical Foundation (PPO).
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.
CaliforniaChoice is adding a new Anthem Blue Cross plan on the Vivity HMO network to their portfolio effective September 1, 2024. This new plan is now available for quoting!
CaliforniaChoice announced plan and rate updates for July 1, 2024 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
Use Kaiser Permanente's new Value Add slide to learn more about health and wellness resources available to members.
By February 27, Kaiser Permanente will send an updated form to contract signers to request average monthly premium and Form 5500 information. The form must be completed by March 29, 2024.
CaliforniaChoice announced plan and rate updates for April 1, 2024 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
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.
ChoiceBuilder announced plan and rate updates for July 1, 2024 effective dates. All rates are available for quoting!
ChoiceBuilder announced plan and rate updates for April 1, 2024 effective dates. All rates are available for quoting!
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!
Oscar has made the decision not to renew the Cigna + Oscar small group offering in 2025.
Cigna + Oscar announced plan and rate updates for July 1, 2024 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
Talkspace is the place to go for fast and simple online therapy. Members can connect with a licensed therapist through private message or video chat to get the support they need from the comfort and privacy of their own home.
Cigna + Oscar announced plan and rate updates for April 1, 2024 effective dates. 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.
Covered California for Small Business announced rate updates for October 1, 2024 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
CCSB is making it easier for you to transition your Cigna + Oscar groups over to CCSB with these streamlined promotional rules.
Earn up to $12,000 for enrolling new small groups with Covered California for Small Business with coverage effective July 1, 2024 through January 1, 2025.
Subscriber IDs are now displayed on the Employee Dashboard and you can now export a complete employer census.
Covered California for Small Business announced rate updates for July 1, 2024 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
Use Kaiser Permanente's new Value Add slide to learn more about health and wellness resources available to members.
Covered California for Small Business (CCSB) provided the follow update on RxDC reporting for their groups for the 2024 reporting deadline. Blue Shield and Sharp Health Plan are requesting information from CCSB groups. Kaiser Permanente will compile and submit data on behalf of their employers.
By February 27, Kaiser Permanente will send an updated form to contract signers to request average monthly premium and Form 5500 information. The form must be completed by March 29, 2024.
Covered California for Small Business (CCSB) provided the below updates on their exclusive small business tax credit, renewal documents getting an updated look, and their team contacts sheet.
Covered California for Small Business announced rate updates for April 1, 2024 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
Selling to businesses with 2-99 employees? Offer them DeltaVision, which combines dental and vision benefits in one easy invoice and one application.
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.
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.
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.
Health Net's Elite Partners Program (EPP) contest gives you the chance to put your selling talents to the test. Be one of Health Net’s top 8 selling brokers in IFP, Large Group or Small Group, and you and a guest can pack your bags for paradise.
Health Net announced plan and rate updates for October 1, 2024. Rates are available for quoting!
Health Net's Peak Season Incentive Program gives you a lot to look forward to for September 2024 through January 2025 new business effective dates.
Health Net announced a new underwriting promotion for current Cigna + Oscar groups to seamlessly transition to Health Net coverage. This promotion is available from July 1st through September 15th effective dates.
Great news! Health Net of California, Inc. (Health Net) has reached an agreement with Dignity Health to continue to be contracted with Health Net for all products that participate with Dignity Health.
Health Net is issuing refunds to certain members of the Small Group HMO Silver plans due to an error in the Prescription Drug Deductible amount.
During the pandemic, telehealth saw a surge in popularity, but as risks decrease, most patients prefer in-person appointments for most healthcare needs. Concerns about lower earnings from telehealth visits and reduced coverage by some payers are present among physicians. Lawmakers are considering bills aimed at ensuring telehealth remains a viable option for many individuals.
Health Net announced plan and rate updates for July 1, 2024. Rates are available for quoting!
Health Net has partnered with Sapphire Digital to offer this cost comparison tool, using Sapphire’s S365 product. S365 provides the ability to search by billing code or billing code short description for negotiated rates.
Health Net provided confirmation that they will meet all regulatory obligations for 2023 reporting due on 6/1/2024. They will not be requesting any data from groups to complete the required data.
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.
With upcoming registration deadlines approaching for CalSavers, you are probably hearing a lot about California’s retirement savings program.
Kaiser Permanente offers a dedicated team, simplified underwriting processes, and same-day approvals for California small group businesses affected by the Cigna + Oscar market exit. You can also earn a Total Replacement Reward when you write new business with Kaiser Permanente.
Kaiser Permanente is expecting to open a new Medical Office Building in Salinas in January 2025 (pending regulatory approval).
Share these mental health flyers with your groups to help their employees understand some of the mental health resources available to them through Kaiser Permanente.
While 98% of large employers now offer virtual care in their current plan designs, telehealth accounts for only 20% or less of all patient visits. Learn how employers can engage their workforce in using available virtual care.
Use Kaiser Permanente's new Value Add slide to learn more about health and wellness resources available to members.
By February 27, Kaiser Permanente will send an updated form to contract signers to request average monthly premium and Form 5500 information. The form must be completed by March 29, 2024.
Kaiser Permanente has a new resource available that summarizes selected health care laws that were enacted in California in 2023.
Learn more about how Kaiser is creating the future of healthcare, along with their enhanced broker onboarding experience, tips to navigate the busy holiday season, and more.
Kaiser Permanente is now offering a standalone EAP through TELUS Health that is designed to help your clients’ employees feel supported, guided, connected, and rewarded — so they’re encouraged to perform at their best.
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 Permanente is expecting to open a new Medical Office Building in Salinas in January 2025 (pending regulatory approval).
Share these mental health flyers with your groups to help their employees understand some of the mental health resources available to them through Kaiser Permanente.
While 98% of large employers now offer virtual care in their current plan designs, telehealth accounts for only 20% or less of all patient visits. Learn how employers can engage their workforce in using available virtual care.
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.
MetLife is excited to share valuable resources and industry insights to help you and your clients stay informed.
In MetLife's 2024 Employee Benefits Trends Study, brokers will find all the research, all the statistics, and all the learnings they’ll need to validate the business case for benefits and employee care across the entire employee experience.
Effective January 1, 2024, MetLife is expanding their virtual teledentistry capabilities and will be partnering with Virtual Dental Care to connect MetLife Dental PPO members with a licensed dentist through a video call to help address urgent dental situations from anywhere. There is a network of virtual dentists available 24/7 for near immediate appointments.
MetLife is excited to share valuable resources and industry insights to help you and your clients stay informed.
MetLife is excited to share valuable resources and industry insights to help you and your clients stay informed.
MetLife Legal Plans conducted a comprehensive study on legal access among working Americans and how legal plans can help level the playing field for marginalized groups.
MetLife is excited to share valuable resources and industry insights to help you and your clients stay informed.
MetLife is excited to share valuable resources and industry insights to help you and your clients stay informed.
MetLife is excited to share valuable resources and industry insights to help you and your clients stay informed.
MetLife is excited to share valuable resources and industry insights to help you and your clients stay informed.
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.
Using uhceservices.com is an efficient way to make off-cycle, Qualifying Event enrollments. They also have a new feature for uploading supporting documentation.
UHC is excited to offer an easy solution to move your Cigna + Oscar business to UHC! Below are the underwriting promotion and Broker Bonus details; including the submission requirements.
Survey findings reveal that 90% of Americans believe there is a mental health crisis in the United States. UHC has found success by directly engaging employees about their behavioral health and providing them with a guided experience.
Survey findings reveal that employers are looking to the health care industry for additional support in managing chronic conditions.
UHC announced plan and rate updates for July 1, 2024 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
Rising drug prices are creating challenges for employers and employees, but a whole-person, integrated and collaborative approach can save money and bolster better health outcomes.
UHC's RxDC reporting form is now available for employers, make sure your groups submit the appropriate data to UHC by March 31, 2024, to stay in compliance.
Beginning April 1, 2024, UnitedHealthcare California small business and some large group clients that have purchased a non-HMO plan will begin to leverage a modernized experience from UnitedHealthcare upon their upcoming renewal.
UHC announced plan and rate updates for April 1, 2024 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
UnitedHealthcare is announcing exciting enhancements to their Care Cash program that are designed to help improve the consumer experience and expand employer eligibility.
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.