July
- 07/19 National Ice Cream Day
- 07/26 System Administration Day
- 07/31 Quarterly form 720 and 941 due
Forms 5500 and 5558 filing deadline (for calendar year plans)
*Compliance Check – Review employee and benefits notices as well as compliance procedures and best practices
August
- 08/06 National Tell a Joke Day
- 08/09 Friendship Day
- 08/15 National Relaxation Day
*School Physicals – Remind employees about dependent benefits before school begins
*National Eye-Exam Month – Encourage employees to take advantage of vision benefits
Capital Blue Cross | Producer Newsletter 2024
Next in our Medicare Advantage producer training series: Get to know the producer portal, save the date for our Pharmacy Trends webinar, new and improved VirtualCare experience for members arrives next week, increased minimum deductible and maximum Out-of-Pocket (OOP) limits for 2025 Qualified High Deductible Health Plans (QHDHPs). Read more.
US Digestive Health | Provider Termination
US Digestive Health’s provider termination notification since they have a strong presence in PA. All members who were utilizing their services were notified by letter, which was sent via U.S. Mail. Please see media statement. Read more.
Aetna | Tuesday Tidbits
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.
7/11 Introduction of Life Insurance
Upon Completion of the course, producers will understand Group Life Insurance and be better prepared to discuss it with their clients. During the course, we will review Definition, Risk and Key Risk Factors, Experience Information, Coverage Levels, Plan Maximums, and Premiums for Group Life Insurance. Register now.
7/17 Capital Blue Cross Mazzitti & Sullivan EAP
On July 17th at 1:00pm EST, attend our anticipated summer webinar that will highlight the comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services provided through Capital Blue Cross. We will cover:
- Many Capital Blue Cross plans include M&S Employee Assistance Program (EAP) as a value-add.
- M&S EAP services include free counseling sessions, immediate crisis support, and professional services like elder care, legal, and financial consultations.
- Employee assistance programs improve employee health and wellness; reduce claims for mental and behavioral healthcare; decrease turnover, absenteeism, and presenteeism; and increase productivity and engagement.
Learn how these services can benefit employees and enhance workplace well-being. Register now.
7/18 CE Course*: FMLA and Compulsory Leaves
Upon completion of this course, producers will know the basic concepts of the Family Medical Leave Act and the responsibilities of Employers and Employees, State-Level Leave Laws, and the challenges Employers face. We will review FMLA basics, employer & employee responsibilities, State-Level Leave Laws, and Employer Challenges.*PA Health and Life 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
