October
- 10/31 Forms 720 and 941 due
Halloween
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
November
- 11/03 Daylight Savings Time end
- 11/10 International Accountant Day
- 11/11 Veterans Day
- 11/28 Thanksgiving Day
- 11/30 International Computer Security Day
*Remind employees to submit FSA receipts before the end of the year
Highmark | Producer Blast: ICHRA Tools and Resources
The rising cost of healthcare is influencing employers to find alternative options to navigate the healthcare journey for their members. The Department of Labor anticipates ICHRA membership to grow by 250% by 2025. Your partnership matters and we want to be sure you have the tools and resources needed to navigate Highmark’s ICHRA processes. Read more.
Highmark | Medicare Creditable Coverage Requirements
The government requires employers to tell all Medicare-eligible individuals who are covered under the entity’s prescription drug plan if their prescription drug coverage is "creditable." This means the coverage is expected to pay as much as the standard Medicare prescription drug coverage. Read more.
Geisinger | Broker Bulletin: October 2024
Find broker resources, Broker commissions announced for 2025, Earn up to $20,000 for new business and Claims review process nets savings of $1.6 million in 9 months. Read more.
10/23 UPMC | 2025 UPMC Health Plan Individual Marketplace Updates Webinar
In the webinar, we'll discuss: Marketing updates including sales materials and new producer resource guide, individual product updates, producer OnLine updates and details on the 2025 commission broker 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’s 2025 Broker Certification Training is now available!
To continue serving as a Pennie-Certified Broker through 2025, you need to complete the annual certification training by November 30th. 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.
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.
