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February

  • 2/17  President’s Day
             Random Act of Kindness Day
  • 2/22  Be Humble Day
  • 2/26  Tell a Fairytale Day
  • 2/28  Section 6055 Reporting (paper filing deadline)

Black History Month

March

  • 3/1   Medicare Part D Disclosure to CMS deadline 
            M-1 Filing due
  • 3/3   I Want You to be Happy Day
            Section 6055/6056 Individual
            Statements due
  • 3/7   Employee Appreciation
  • 3/8   International Women Day
  • 3/31 Section 6055/6056 Reporting (electronic filing deadline) 
            Individual Mandate Reporting for Employers with Employees in specific cities or states due

End of Q1

Capital Blue Cross | Producer insights: Save the date for a webinar, Rx benefits, HSA/FSA updates, and more

Save the date for the Total Cost of Care webinar in February, 2024 Tax Year reporting for covered members — 1095-B mailing, too many lung cancers, too few screenings and taking the next step with HealthEquity HSA and FSA accounts. Read more.

Capital Blue Cross | Producer Newsletter February

Unlock success with Medicare-focused training from Capital Blue Cross, Group Administrator's Manual, Duplicate or corrected 1095-B tax document requests and group customer invoices and payment options. Read more

Beam | Important Update: Changes to the Beam Perks Program

After careful consideration, we’ve decided to end the Perks program and distribution of our smart toothbrush and other physical dental items. The Perks program will conclude May 2025. While this was not an easy choice, it reflects Beam’s commitment to focusing on initiatives that deliver greater value to you and your clients. Read more.

3/5 CE Course | Group Insurance: Understanding Tax Implications

Join Principal's 1 hour CE Course to review Tax implications associated with group disability, critical illness, accident, and life insurance. *For PA Licenses only. Register now.

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 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