June

*Mid-Year Benefits Review – Remind employees to take advantage of any eligible voluntary benefits
End of Q2

July

CBC | Producer insights: Producer survey reminder, Avalon incentive, Rite Aid closures, and more

Catch up on the latest details on Rite Aid Chapter 11 bankruptcy, remember to complete the producer survey, cell and gene therapy stop loss product available from, Avalon Insurance company,
Disabled Dependent Certification process improvements, and access to group documents. Read more. 

Principal | New beneficiary support services

Beneficiaries now have access to Empathy’s premium bereavement support system to help them through the death of a loved one. Empathy combines caring human support with helpful technology. Read more.

6/25 Rising Cost of Healthcare producer webinar

Healthcare costs continue to climb year over year — and understanding the “why” behind these trends is the first step toward helping your groups stay ahead. Join us for an informative webinar on Wednesday, June 25 at 10:00 AM to learn how Capital is addressing these challenges with innovative, cost-effective solutions. Register now.

6/27 Get to know Beam better

Join us on June 27th at 10 AM for an insightful webinar with Brian Cronin, the Market Development Executive from Beam Benefits. Brian will walk us through the key advantages Beam has to offer and how it can help transform your benefits strategy. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from an industry expert! Register now.

7/10 Principal Group Benefits Overview

Join Principal and URL on July 10th at 10 AM for an insightful webinar covering best practices, expert tips, and valuable tricks to help you succeed. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical knowledge and industry insights from trusted leaders. Register now.

7/17 Highmark Retention Overview

Join us on July 17th at 10 AM for the Highmark Retention Overview webinar, where we’ll explore key strategies and insights into member retention at Highmark. This session will cover current retention performance, trends, and upcoming initiatives designed to enhance member engagement and satisfaction. Don't miss this opportunity to stay informed and aligned on our retention goals and priorities. Register now.

7/28 Get to know Ameritas

Join us for an informative webinar about Ameritas on July 28 at 10:00 AM. This session will provide a high-level overview of Ameritas, including its mission, values, and the solutions being offer. Whether you're new to Ameritas or looking to learn more, this is a great place to start. Register now.

8/4 Learn more about LifeSecure

Join us on August 4th at 10 AM for an engaging webinar focused on how LifeSecure can support both your individual and group clients. We'll share valuable tips, insider tricks, and a comprehensive product overview to help you better understand and position better solutions. Register now.

Additional information on our 2026 IFP exit

As we announced, after careful consideration and evaluation, Aetna CVS Health® has made the decision to exit the individual & family plans (IFP) exchange business as of 1/1/2026. Read more. 

Pennie Savings Calculator Tutorial

Learn how to easily estimate your health insurance costs and potential savings using the Pennie Savings Calculator. This step-by-step tutorial walks you through the process to help you find the best plan for your budget and needs. Watch now. 

URL Individual Health Website Walk Through

Take a guided tour of the URL Individual Health Website in this video, where we explore key features, available resources, and how to navigate the site to manage your health coverage with ease. Watch now. 

Pennie Search Engine Tutorial

In this tutorial, learn how to effectively use the Pennie Search Engine. We walk you through step-by-step instructions on filtering options, comparing plans, and navigating the platform for a smoother enrollment experience. Watch now. 

Changes Coming End of Year - Enhanced Premium Tax Credits

Pennie wants to ensure enrollees are informed early and often about cost increases in 2026. The first customer communication on this issue is a postcard (See screenshot below). It will be sent to households that are receiving advance premium tax credits (approx. 450k enrollees). Read more.

Become a Pennie Partner!

Pennie is PA’s Official Health Insurance Marketplace.Pennie is currently gathering a directory of interested PA organizations to partner with us to achieve our goal of educating communities about the affordable, high-quality health coverage options through Pennie. Read more.

Shapiro Administration Celebrates Affordable Care Act’s 15th Anniversary, Calls for Federal Action to Renew Tax Credits that Keep Costs Low

The Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID), the Department of Human Services (DHS), and Pennie - Pennsylvania's official health insurance marketplace - today celebrated the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) 15th anniversary, highlighting how more insured Pennsylvanians. Read more.

Pennie Sees Record-Breaking 2025 Enrollments at Nearly Half a Million; But Without Federal Action, Some Enrollees Will Face Higher Costs Next Year

Pennie Sees Record-Breaking 2025 Enrollments at Nearly Half a Million; But Without Federal Action, Some Enrollees Will Face Higher Costs Next Year More people than ever enrolled in health coverage through Pennie. Read more.

Spotlight on Affordability

80% of Pennsylvania’s uninsured are concerned about medical debt or financial crisis resulting from illness or injury, and 60% find Pennie’s plans unaffordable. Pennie provides education on how premium costs affect Pennsylvanians, helping to shape health insurance affordability policies. Read more.

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

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