Aries Insurance Agent Services, a division of URL Insurance Group.

March

  • 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

April

  • 4/1    International Fun at Work Day (aka) April Fool’s Day
  • 4/16  Wear Pajamas to Work Day
             Easter
  • 4/23  Section 6055 Reporting (paper filing deadline)
  • 4/26  Administrative Professionals Day
  • 4/30  Individual Mandate Reporting for Employers with Employees in specific cities or states due

CAA RXDC Reporting

This is the information we have regarding the CAA RXDC filing. Also, we will be issuing a communication in the producer newsletter once there are updates made on the landing page. The survey applies to ALL groups that had medical coverage in 2024. Read more.

Capital Blue Cross | Producer insights: 2025

Commercial group sales team, unlock success with Medicare-focused training from Capital Blue Cross, Medicare: Dual eligible/low-income subsidy special enrollment period, Medicare OEP (January 1-March 31) Dos & Don'ts and Individual accounts: Check out the new application. Read more.

Geisinger | Broker Bulletin 2025

Quality measures for members with diabetes exceed national average, new ACA rates are now available, meet Geisinger’s Administrative Services Only planed and IRS administrative management – Employer group requirements. Read more

3/20 Aetna AFA Updates

Join us on March 20th at 10 AM for an insightful session with Susan Matinas, Sales Executive at Aetna Funding Advantage. Get the latest updates on Aetna AFA, and learn how these changes can impact your benefits strategy. We will cover:

• Underwriting Updates
• Product Reminders
• Admin Credits
• Value Adds for Members

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to stay informed! Register now.

3/11 and 4/8 Tuesday Tidbits 2025 Invite

These 15-minute closed-line webinars focus on the latest Aetna Funding AdvantageSM (AFA) information for your small business clients. Each unique webinar in this series will provide you with a high-impact, bite-sized learning experience that fits in your busy schedule, no matter where you are or what you’re doing. Register now

4/9 CE Course | FMLA: What it is. How it works.

Join Principal for a 1 hour CE course on FMLA. How the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) works, including strategies employers can use to manage leave of absence programs.*PA License only. Register now.

4/21 Highmark New Business Overview

Join us for the Highmark New Business Overview webinar on April 21st at 10:00 AM. This session will provide an in-depth look at Highmark's latest business initiatives, including key updates, strategies, and opportunities for growth. Whether you're an existing partner or new to Highmark, you'll gain valuable insights to navigate and leverage upcoming changes. Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve! Register now.

4/30 Geisinger Funding Alternative Overview

Join Geisinger Health Plan on April 30th at 10:00 AM for an overview of their Geisinger Funding Alternative (GFA) product. This webinar will cover how the GFA helps employers manage healthcare costs while offering more flexibility in plan design. Register now

5/12 TASC: Universal Benefit Accounts

Join us on May 12th at 10 AM for a comprehensive webinar on TASC: Universal Benefit Accounts. Learn how Total Administrative Services Corporation (TASC) offers innovative solutions to streamline benefit management for your organization, providing employees with a more efficient, flexible, and user-friendly experience. We’ll explore the key features of Universal Benefit Accounts and how they can enhance your benefits program. 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