Anthem Blue Cross Q1 2019 plans are now available for quoting with slight rate increases across all regions. The following is a summary of significant changes that Anthem Blue Cross is making to be mo...
Sterling Administration introduced Simple HSA, which provides competitive pricing and 24/7 online access through their portal and app. It’s $3 per-member/per-month – cards included. There are no fees ...
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Blue Shield is introducing two new medical off-exchange plans to their small business portfolio: • Bronze PPO 6500/50% OffEx available on Full PPO and Tandem PPO networks • Gold HMO 0/30 Of...
As of January 1, 2019, the health insurance coverage for some Sharp Health Plan members will end. Sharp Health Plan will no longer offer health coverage to members who live in the following ZIP codes:...
Enloe Medical Center in Chico, CA and Anthem Blue Cross are in contract negotiations. Their contract is set to renew or expire on November 1, 2018. If Anthem and Enloe don’t reach an agreement, Anthem...
For Q1 2019, UnitedHealthcare has decreased rates by -1.8% for HMOs and -1.5% for PPOs. This is when you look at the statewide average change compared to Q4 2018. These numbers will vary by county and...
LISI has added Western Health Advantage (WHA) to their portfolio. WHA is a highly regarded community-based HMO with a focus on market-leading affordability. Plans are available with effective dates st...
CoPower has expanded their partnership with LISI and MetLife and is now administering all MetLife group business sold through LISI starting with 10/1/2018 effective dates. You can now offer comprehens...
Blue Shield of California is issuing rebate checks to certain employers in accordance with the Affordable Care Act’s medical loss ratio (MLR) provisions. The company owes $19.2 million in rebates to 3...
UnitedHealthcare is offering a bonus to California agents who sell new fully insured small group medical plans. Eligible new cases are fully insured medical groups with up to 100 eligible employees in...
To help make new sales submissions easier, Blue Shield of California will count a refusal of coverage due to individual coverage as a valid waiver beginning with October 1, 2018 effective dates. Emplo...
MediExcel has introduced Vision Plan V100, focusing on quality coverage at affordable premiums. The plan is available as an employer-paid or voluntary benefit. Coverage is available to members who are...