2022 AEP Medicare Connections Conference

Join us at the Hershey Lodge on September 1st 2021 for our 8th annual AEP Medicare Connections Conference! This conference is for Medicare agents of every level, from beginner to expert. We'll have carrier presentations, networking, happy hour, games and prizes, and more!

We can't wait to see you there. Register now.

Affordable Care Act Health Rate Filings

Insurance companies offering individual and small group health insurance plans are required to file proposed rates with the Pennsylvania Insurance Department for review and approval before plans can be sold to consumers. The Department reviews rates to ensure that the plans are priced appropriately -- that is, they are neither excessive (too high) nor inadequate (too low) -- and are not unfairly discriminatory. Read more.

Central Pennsylvania Association of Health Underwriters Mailing

NAHU is the leading professional association for health insurance agents, brokers, general agents and consultants. Our members work every day with individuals, families and employers of all sizes to help them purchase health insurance coverage and use that coverage in the best possible way. As a dedicated group of more than 100,000 benefit specialists from across the nation, we advocate on behalf of American health insurance consumers. Read more.

FDA Working to OK Pfizer, Moderna COVID Booster Shots for Certain Immunocompromised Patients

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is rapidly approaching a potential authorization for a third dose of Pfizer's and Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccines among certain immunocompromised patients, within the next day, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Thursday. Read more.

US to Recommend Booster Jabs for All as Delta Variant Rises

United States health authorities are expected to recommend an extra dose of COVID-19 vaccine for all Americans as the Delta variant of the virus spreads quickly across the country. Health officials in US President Joe Biden’s administration will recommend that most people should get a booster shot eight months after they completed their initial vaccination, a source familiar with the decision told the Reuters news agency. Read more.

Oscar Reports Big Enrollment Gains: Earnings

Oscar Health — a health insurer that went public in March — attracted more health plan members in the second quarter but also faced a big increase in costs. The New York-based company is reporting a $73 million net loss for the quarter on $529 million in revenue, compared with a net loss of $39 million on $115 million in revenue for the second quarter of 2020. 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.

Geisinger Marketplace Broker Bonus 

We are pleased to announce our new bonus opportunity for Geisinger Health Plan brokers selling individual Geisinger Marketplace health plans. Brokers will receive a one-time per member payout of $75 for first-time enrollments effective between June 1, 2021 and September 1, 2021. This bonus is in addition to the current new member payout of $20 per member per month (PMPM). Read more. 

Geisinger | Aug. 24 Broker Webinar

During our upcoming webinar we’ll focus on small group ACA, GFA and large group product updates. We’ll get you up to speed on current products, sales and renewal tools, open enrollment resources and much more. Join us on Tuesday, Aug. 24, at 9 a.m. to hear from our team and get answers to any questions you may have. Register now!

Growing Resilience: The Power of Human Connection and Lessons

Join Central Penn Business Group on Heath and Dr. Diller, Director of WellSpan Employee Assistance Program on Thursday, September 16th at 11am for a Online Event: Mental Health Series - Growing Resilience: The Power of Human Connection and Lessons. In this session, Dr. Diller provides a guide on the key areas in supporting our fellow colleagues and coworkers. The objectives are:

• Attendees will be able to identify multiple lessons learned from the pandemic that will aid in supporting good mental health, with specific focus on the power of human connection
• Attendees will be able to identify specific strategies in supporting the psychological and wellbeing of their fellow coworkers
• Attendees will have access to resources that lead to actionable steps in growing resilience and fostering good mental health

Register now!