Health Care Chronicles from URL

October

10/03 QSEHRA notice deadline
RDS application due to CMS
Techies Day
10/14 Columbus Day/Indigenous People’s Day
10/15 Medicare Part D notice of creditable coverage delivery
10/16 National Boss Day
Make a difference Day
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 | Gag Clause Prohibition Compliance Attestation as Mandated by the Consolidated Appropriations Act

The annual requirement for health plans and insurers to submit a Gag Clause Prohibition Compliance Attestation (GCPCA) to the government, as mandated by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA). This year’s attestation is due by December 31, 2024. Familiarize yourself with CAA rules regarding gag clause prohibitions and be ready to field questions. Read more.

Geisinger | Broker Bulletin: Fall 2024

Check out our broker resource and benefits centers for the most up-to-date information for this selling season. 2025 materials will be added as soon as they’re available.See how Geisinger Funding Alternative quoting tool expands to 8 more counties and creditable coverage notices update. Read more.

Highmark | Small Group Portfolio of Plan Options Moving to Highmark Senior Health Company in Southeastern Pennsylvania

There is an important update to Highmark’s small group employer coverage in Southeastern Pennsylvania for the 2025 plan year.Highmark is moving its small group portfolio of plan options from one company (named Highmark Health Insurance Company or HHIC) to another company (named Highmark Senior Health Company) upon client renewal in 2025. Read more.

Highmark and US Digestive Health | Reach Multi-Year Agreement

Highmark recently came to an agreement with US Digestive Health (USDH), a large gastroenterology practice with more than 40 locations in Delaware and Pennsylvania. USDH was previously out-of-network with Highmark, but we have now reached a multi-year contract, bringing them back into the network. 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.

9/5 - 10/3 ICHRA Awareness & Informational Webinar Series

Join URL and our ICHRA platform partners to learn more about how these programs can work for your clients and your 2025 group renewal strategy.

What is ICHRA?
How can the ICHRA platform benefit your employer clients?
What does each ICHRA platform offer?
How are some of the Pennsylvania carriers supporting the ICHRA markets?
Which platform will work best for you and your group clients?
Which platforms also support QSEHRA enrollments?
Do you know what each platform costs for utilization?
What is the typical administrative cost for groups moving to an ICHRA platform?

10/14 Capital Blue Cross 2025 ICHRA Administration Updates

Capital Blue Cross will be hosting several individual account (IA) training sessions to provide updates on products for 2025. Additionally, a separate ICHRA training will be offered to provide updates to our processes and procedures for Open Enrollment 2025. Register now.

10/16 Aetna: Unlocking the power of women's health by enhancing workforce solutions and improving health outcomes

Women play a significant role in our economy, comprising about 50% of the workforce and driving over 80% of buying decisions. Demand for women’s health solutions is at an all-time high, but most focus on single conditions or life stages leaving gaps in high-quality and relevant resources and benefits for the female workforce. 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.

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.