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April

  • 04/15  Tax Day
                Forms 7004 and 8928 filing deadline
  • 04/24  Administrative Professionals Day
  • 04/30  Quarterly forms 720 & 941 due

May

  • 05/01  Executive Coaching Day
  • 05/13  National Receptionist Day
  • 05/15  Non-profit tax returns deadline, including form 990
  • 05/20  National Employee Health & Fitness Day
  • 05/27  Memorial Day

Compliance Calendar


Capital Blue Cross | April Producer Newsletter

Join us for Capital's second annual producer symposium, revisit Capital's whole-health webinar, see details on having and using dental coverage benefits overall health and Capital Blue Cross Dental premium holiday. Read more.

UPMC | Cares April 2024

See several important articles including healthy social media practices, eye safety tips everyone should know, healing after a loved one’s suicide, the science behind procrastination, screen time for babies?, cancer: environmental causes, and get to know the mediterranean diet. Read more

Aetna 's Tuesday Tidbits schedule 2024

We’re excited to invite you to join us on Tuesday mornings throughout the year from 9:00 – 9:15 a.m. for a bite-size discussion with your Aetna Small Group sales executives. Hear how we can work together to benefit you and your clients. Register now

Highmark | Trainings for all regions, group sizes & funding arrangements

Highmark is excited to announce the continuation of the Producer Training Series coming next month, April 2024. As in the past these webinars will be no more than 30 minutes and are designed to ensure producers have the most up-to-date information about Highmark. Register now

4/24 The X, Y, Zs of a Multigenerational Workforce

Join us on Wednesday, April 24, at noon EST for an exclusive webinar on why it is important for your clients to add a multigenerational wellness strategy to their employee health initiatives.

In the webinar, we will:

  • Provide background, facts, and stats on a multigenerational workforce.
  • Outline how to create a strategy that supports generational needs.
  • Discuss options that can help your clients meet the evolving needs of their employees.

Can’t attend? You should still register! We’ll send a recording of the webinar to all registrants. Register now

4/29 Turnkey Solutions for Employer Groups: Virtual Care

Join PES & URL for a 4-part series on Turnkey Solutions for all your Employer Groups. Within our Virtual Care Part Three webinar we will go through: 

  • Offered by AllyHealth,a Division of PES 
  • Telemedicine Mental Health Counseling Employee Assistance Program 
  • Health & Wellness Coaching 
  • Primary Virtual Care (2024 Target)

Get the latest information and details to meet the diverse needs of Employer Groups in 2024 and beyond. Register now

4/30 Dental Insurance… Should I be offering it to my clients?

Join us for a comprehensive webinar on April 30th at 10am where we'll delve into the dynamic landscape of the dental market. We will: Explore lucrative opportunities within the dental insurance world, examine Ameritas plans and the seamless enrollment process, and strategize on leveraging powerful marketing resources to amplify your book of business. As an added bonus, attendees participating in the live session will not only gain invaluable insights but also receive an exclusive CE voucher, ensuring your ongoing professional growth. Register now

5/13 Turnkey Solutions for Employer Groups: Benefits Navigator App

Join PES & URL for a 4-part series on Turnkey Solutions for all of your Employer Groups. Within our Benefits Navigator App Part Four webinar we will go through: 

  • One stop shop for benefits 
  • White labeling Customizable tiles 
  • Ability to add enrollment tile for benefit admin system 
  • RX Savings tool built in Benefit wallet for cards 
  • Push notifications for improved communication Message Center

Discover how our Benefits Navigator App streamlines benefits administration with customizable features, ensuring seamless communication and significant cost savings for all your employer groups. Register now

5/16 Carrier Connection: UnitedHealthcare

On May 16th at 10 am, take the opportunity to connect with your broker managers alongside UHC as they delve into an in-depth review of their PA products, including the innovative Jarvis platform and invaluable agent tool kits. Gain valuable insights and updates on navigating the intricacies of the special enrollment period, ensuring you're equipped to provide the best guidance and support to your clients. Don't miss out on this informative webinar designed to empower you with the knowledge and tools necessary for success in the dynamic healthcare landscape. Register now

5/22 CE Course*: Education and Enrollment of Voluntary Benefits

Join us for an insightful webinar on May 22nd at 10 am, where we'll delve into comprehensive plan options and effective strategies for maximizing enrollment success. Key Topics Include:

  • Integrity: what it is and why needed
  • Plan options and strategies
  • Pre-enrollment planning
  • Enrollment Strategies & Methods
  • Post Enrollment Communication
  • Annual Enrollment/True Open Enrollment

Don't miss this opportunity to refine your enrollment approach and achieve better outcomes. Register now to secure your spot! *CE is for PA Licenses only. Register now

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

UPMC Health Plan | New business producer incentive program extended (qualify through 9/1/25)

If you sell any new employer group in the 51-99 or 100+ market segments with a May 1 to September 1, 2024, effective date, you will receive an incentive of $300 per contract. 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

Pennie | The Path to Pennie Program is back for those seeking coverage for 2024!

Pennie and the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue created a way for anyone without health coverage to be connected with Pennie when they file their taxes. Tax filers do so by filling out tax form ‘REV-1882 ‘Health Insurance Coverage Information Request’ when they complete their Pennsylvania state income tax return. Read more

Pennie | 2024 Assister & broker recertification due 

Pennie-Certified Assisters & Brokers must complete annual training to continue certification into 2024. Please note, customers cannot be restored after decertification. Read more

Pennie | Broker Workgroup