December

*Benefit admin system review – Remind employees to update personal information in your benefit admin system 
for W-2s and ACA reports in the new year
End of Q4

January

Jefferson Health Plans | Reminder: Offer the lowest-priced Bronze plan now!

Did you know that we offer the lowest-priced Bronze HMO plan on the marketplace? Plus, we offer the 2nd lowest-priced Gold and Silver PPO plans in the Lehigh Valley? We have a range of affordable plans for you to offer to your clients this year. Read more.

Principal | Stay ahead with key tools and trends from Principal

We’re excited to announce the launch of our new broker education platform, Group Benefits Sales Talk. This interactive platform combines marketing materials, training, and sales tips to help brokers, both new and experienced, enhance their skills and knowledge. You can access specific topics for a refresher or walk through the entire platform from start to finish. Read more. 

Geisinger Health Plan | Broker Bulletin

Find your 2025 resources here, Geisinger Health Plan: One-stop shop, Selling Geisinger commercial health plans just got easier, Selling Marketplace resources, and Clarification on broker commission. Read more. 

Capital Blue Cross | ICHRA/individual enrollments for 1/1/25

We have the 2025 ICHRA manual for reference and as a resource. This details how to set up an ICHRA employer group, submit enrollments, timelines/deadlines, contact information, etc. Read more. 

Congress Urged to Act Now to Prevent Increase in Health Coverage Costs For Pennsylvanians

The enhanced premium tax credits from the American Rescue Plan and the Inflation Reduction Act have placed high-quality health coverage within reach for hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians. Unless Congress extends these savings, many Pennsylvanians will lose the coverage that protects their health and financial security. Read more. 

Pennie’s 2025 Broker Certification Training is now available!

To continue serving as a Pennie-Certified Broker through 2025, you need to complete the annual certification training by November 30th. Read more. 

Pennie Requests Some Customers Update Permissions

Pennie is reaching out to customers whose permission for financial savings is expiring for 2025. Customers need to give Pennie permission to check data sources for their eligibility for APTC. These permissions can expire. Read more.  

Pennie | Community Workgroup Newsletter

Starting this month, Pennie will be changing how we share information and updates with you. Information, reminders, and updates will be shared via email in the following newsletter format with information and links to help you assist customers through the Pennie process. Read more. 

Geisinger | Earn a reward for new business in 2025 (qualify from 1/1/25 - 12/31/25)

Our New Business Broker Bonus Program rewards you for securing new-to-Geisinger stop-loss policies. WE have included the one-time bonuses you could earn based on the annual premium of the stop-loss policies you place. Read more. 

Highmark | 2024 incentive (qualify through 1/1/25)

Introducing the 2024 new to Highmark incentive! This Incentive applies to Small Group (2-50) and Large Group (51+) clients in Pennsylvania. Read more. 

Jefferson Health Plans | Compensation Opportunity for 2024

See how you can earn a very healthy $60 bonus on each app with the Broker commission and bonus program. Also, as a reminder the $50 HRA is available for every application/member. Read more. 

UPMC Health Plan | Individual & family bonus program (qualify through 1/1/25)

UPMC Health Plan is pleased to announce a producer bonus program for those who enroll new members in UPMC Individual Advantage, UPMC VirtualCare or UPMC First Care plans with an effective date in 2024. Earn up to $100 per member! Read more.