June
- 06/01 Tax Day
- 06/19 Juneteenth
- 06/21 Take Your Dog to Work Day
*Mid-Year Benefits Review – Remind employees to take advantage of any eligible voluntary benefits
End of Q2
July
- 07/04 Independence Day
- 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
Highmark | Enhancements to ICHRA Submissions on the Producer Portal
Highmark is excited to share the news of the most recent Producer Portal enhancement - the 15th of the month cut-off date (for following month effective) has been removed for ICHRA submissions! The Producer Portal now allows for ICHRA/QSEHRA applications with the following month effective date to be submitted up to 11:59pm on the last day of the month. Read more.
Highmark | New Discount for Selling Highmark Medical Insurance
As you may be aware, Highmark has always discounted New to Highmark medical insurance when Highmark medical and United Concordia Dental coverage are sold together as new business. We’re excited to announce that Highmark will now also offer a discount on New to Highmark medical for existing United Concordia Dental clients! Read more.
Vitori Health | TNT Dynamite Web Series
Our game-changing Vantage plan delivers 3 years of renewal-free budget stability and a remarkably better member experience than legacy insurance carriers. Register for upcoming webinars to learn more about how a modern health plan can lower costs, improve benefits, stabilize spending, and deliver a remarkable member experience. 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.
5/29 Facebook 101
Unleash the power of Facebook for your business! Join Sarah Ortega (Marketing Manager) and Olivia Moore (Social Media Specialist) on May 29th at 10am EST and discover how to leverage social media to achieve your marketing goals. We'll break down the benefits of Facebook marketing, guide you through setting clear objectives, and explore strategies for building a strong brand presence. Learn how to create a winning content calendar, engage your target audience, and build a loyal following. Plus, we'll share valuable do's and don'ts to ensure your Facebook marketing efforts are a success! Register now.
6/11 Introducing Physicians Mutual Dental
Join us on June 11th at 10am EST for an exclusive webinar revealing why you should consider becoming appointed to sell Physicians Mutual Insurance today! Discover the unbeatable benefits of our Dental plans, including:
- No deductible and NO annual max on cash benefits!
- Enjoy 100% preventive coverage when visiting an in-network provider.
- Our top-tier plan covers 70% for both Basic and Major services!
- Experience an average nationwide savings of 36% when using an in-network dentist.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to revolutionize your insurance offerings and elevate your business. Register now.
6/19 BlueCross BlueShield Global Lunch & Learn
Join us on June 19th at 11:30 am EST for an enriching Lunch and Learn seminar with BlueCross BlueShield Global. Delve into the dynamic world of corporate products capabilities and discover how BlueCross BlueShield Global is revolutionizing the industry. We will cover:
- Corporate Products
- Capabilities
- Questions to ask your clients to uncover Global opportunities.
- Submissions
- Commissions
We look forward to seeing you there! Register now.
6/26 CE Course*: Understanding Long-Term Disability
Upon completion of the course, producers will understand the basic concepts of group long-term disability product and be better prepared to determine which product features are most suitable for their clients.
We will review a number of key functions of LTD and provisions, including:
- Return to work incentive
- Pre-existing condition limitations
- The "golden rule" of disability
- Definition of disability
- Own occ vs. any occ
- & more!
Join us for this comprehensive webinar to enhance your expertise and better serve your clients' needs in selecting the most appropriate group long-term disability products. *PA Helath and Life Licenses only. Register now.
7/9 CE Course: Oral Systemic Connection
This course educates attendees about the mouth–body connection specifically how gum disease can have an impact on certain chronic conditions. Course topics include the incidence and prevalence of gum disease, the oral–systemic connection, United Concordia’s scientific research and conclusions, and how good oral health combined with the right dental benefits can attribute to overall good health. United Concordia’s research on the oral–systemic connection is the basis for which all dental plans are designed to compete in the marketplace. Brokers in attendance can expect to leave this course with the information to educate their clients on the importance of good oral health and match them with the right dental benefits to complete their health care package. Register now.
7/11 CE Course*: Surviving Critical Illness with Insurance
Join us July 11th at 11am EST as w review the growth of the critical illness market, "why" critical illness, taxation, underwriting, history of critical illness vs. today's critical illness, and more. Upon completion of the course, producers will understand critical illness insurance and be better prepared to discuss critical illness insurance with their clients. 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. 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.
Highmark | Virtual Primary Care Program Incentive (qualify through 6/30/24)
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield is excited to offer an incentive program as a way to recognize your efforts in introducing Virtual Primary Care (VPC) through the ChristianaCare Center for Virtual Health to ASO group health clients. You can earn money for getting our ASO group health clients' members engaged with the VPC program. 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
