HHS sets complicated fixed indemnity rules

Insurers may have a chance to sell fixed indemnity health insurance to workers who get weak "minimum essential coverage" (MEC) from self-funded employee health plans. Click here to read more.

Educating Clients on the ACA

The summer months are typically the time that CPAs and advisers fall out of touch with their clients. Some may send out or email one or two newsletters, but most taxpayers and preparers have thoughts that are far from next year’s taxes. Click here to read more.

Highmark leader William Winkenwerder replaced; David Holmberg becomes CEO

Fewer than two years after Dr. William Winkenwerder Jr. became president and CEO of health insurance powerhouse Highmark Inc., the nonprofit's board has announced the appointment of his successor. Click here to read more.

Federal government extends option for keeping current plans in Pennsylvania

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently extended the option for small employer groups to keep their current plans for two years - beginning on or before October 1, 2016. Aetna is pleased to offer small employer groups in Pennsylvania the option to renew existing plans. Click here to read more.

Coventry | HealthAmerica Broker Alert: Small Group Customers Can Renew Existing Plan for Pennsylvania

Federal government extends option for keeping current plans in Pennsylvania. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently extended the option for small employer groups to keep their current plans for two years - beginning on or before October 1, 2016. Click here to read more.

UPMC Producer Update 5/16/2014 - Reminder: Please Complete Dominion Appointment Form

As a reminder, UPMC Health Plan began offering dental coverage to individuals and families on May 1, 2014, for June 1 effective dates. Coverage is administered by Dominion Dental Services, Inc. Click here to read more.

Highmark Blue Shield Small Group Update - FAQs Now Available Regarding Highmark's Pre-ACA Renewal Option

As shared with producers in the April 25 Agency Alert, small group customers with renewal dates between July and December 2014 will be able to delay enrolling in health plans that reflect the new 2014 Affordable Care Act (ACA) requirements for at least another year. Click here to read more.

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Small Group Update - FAQs Now Available Regarding Highmark's Pre-ACA Renewal Option

As shared with producers in the April 25 Agency Alert, small group customers with renewal dates between July and December 2014 will be able to delay enrolling in health plans that reflect the new 2014 Affordable Care Act (ACA) requirements for at least another year. Click here to read more.

Blue Cross of Northeastern PA Broker E-Bulletin

Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania (BCNEPA) is committed to keeping you informed about changes that may affect you and your clients. We are pleased to share another edition of BCNEPA's monthly Broker e-bulletin. Click here to read more.

Find Opportunities Outside of ACA Enrollment

The window may be closed, but we're about to open doors. Did you know options exist for those that missed the enrollment deadline and for those that are struggling with high-deductible exchange plans? Click here to read more.

Weekly PPACA Update Conference Call

In a continuing effort to assist our agent-partners in getting the information needed to flourish within the under 65 group and individual markets in Pennsylvania, we are holding weekly live webinars. They will serve as a place to get your questions answered and discuss topics and strategies that will lead to your continued success in the health insurance market. Click here to register.

Weekly PPACA Conference Call Archives

Click here to view the archived recordings of the PPACA Conference Calls.

Makeup of State-Run Exchanges vs FFM to Change

The breakdown of states running their own health insurance exchanges versus those using the federally-facilitated marketplace will change in due time – but which way is still up in the air, said a speaker at Wednesday’s National Health Insurance Exchange Summit, held in Washington, D.C. Click here to read more.

Federal health-care subsidies may be too high or too low for more than 1 million Americans

The government may be paying incorrect subsidies to more than 1 million Americans for their health plans in the new federal insurance marketplace and has been unable so far to fix the errors, according to internal documents and three people familiar with the situation. Click here to read more.

Accident coverage gains momentum

Trevor Garbers has a ringside seat on sales of voluntary accident coverage. “Accident coverage is definitely in the top three voluntary products that employers request,” says Garbers, vice president at Chicago-based insurance company HUB International. “We are seeing double-digit growth, year over year, in both our voluntary accident sales and in the industry, and that doesn't look as if it's going to stop anytime soon.” Click here to read more.

Silver plan enrollees saddled with high out-of-pocket costs

Enrollees in silver plans through the exchanges could be paying more than twice as much on prescription drugs than they would under a typical employer plan, new research finds. The report — commissioned by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America and conducted by actuarial firm Milliman — found exchange participants are paying a “far larger increase in out-of-pocket costs than was found for other medical care.” Click here to read more.

NAHU's Washington Update 5/16/14

Hot off the Press! Final Exchange Rule Released!, Burwell Hearing, We'd Like a Refund Please! Click here to read more.

Leg Reg Review #13 - 05/19/14

Tuesday May 20 is primary election day in PA. The spotlight is on Democratic primaries for Governor and Lt. Governor to see who will oppose the Corbett-Cawley team in the November election. Many legislative primaries are uncontested or have incumbents facing token opposition. Click here to read more.

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