Highmark | Introducing: New Programs for Lehigh Valley Flex Blue Members
In an effort to find ways to better manage our members and control total cost of care, we are introducing two new programs to our Lehigh Valley Flex Blue program effective April 1, 2021. Read more.
Geisinger | Commercial Bulletin: April 27th
In this edition see topics including; Marketplace brokers: make sales and earn cash; The May and June 2021 billing schedules are now available; Childhood vaccine rates are dropping – and it could hurt your clients; When it comes to seasonal allergies, there are multiple treatment options; For groups with employees over 55, Silver&Fit has something for everyone and more. Read more.
New Tax Credit for Employers that Offer PTO for COVID-19 Vaccinations
The White House announced a new paid leave tax credit that fully offsets the cost for small businesses to offer paid time off (PTO) for employees who elect to get a COVID-19 vaccination. Find out how this new tax credit works, which organizations are eligible, and what else employers need to know. Read more.
DOL Issues Additional Guidance on Temporary COBRA Subsidy Under American Rescue Plan Act
The Department of Labor recently issued Model COBRA Notices and frequently asked questions to assist employers and group health plans in implementing the new ARP COBRA subsidy, which extends from April 1, 2021 through September 30, 2021. Read more.
Did Emergency PPP Loans Work? Nearly $800 Billion Later, We Still Don't Know
When the pandemic hit last year, Andrew Leckie, who runs half a dozen restaurants and a catering company in Edmonds, Wash., was forced to lay off more than 200 employees. Demand for his oysters and craft cocktails had dried up and his businesses were in trouble until a program intended to provide loans to small businesses like his came to his rescue. Read more.
Pennie | Savings to the Rescue – Pennie is Now Open with Increased Savings
As a result of the recent American Rescue Plan, also known as the COVID-19 relief package, provisions specific to the Affordable Care Act have impacted the way health insurance is available in Pennsylvania. Read more.
Pennie | What Effective Date Will My Client Receive?
Check out this Special Election Period Quick Reference Chart. Read more.
Pennie News & Updates
Find out what's new with Pennie on our resources page, including downloads, links, and events. See more.
Highmark SEP Bonus
Check out this incentive program for new to Highmark ACA individual market enrollment with March – June effective dates. Payment will apply to total members, not contracts and will pay in July, 2021. There is no minimum requirement to be eligible and no cap to the incentive. Payout will apply to any SEP submitted with March – June effective dates. Read more.
UPMC Health Plan | We Introduce “The Better Option” Producer Incentive for Individual Sales
UPMC Health Plan has two ways to help you earn incentives during Pennie’s COVID-19 special enrollment period (SEP). Enroll qualifying individuals between February 15 - May 15, 2021, with March - June 2021 effective dates, to qualify for the incentives below. Read more.