NEW BenefitBay Program
Take a look at URL's newly offered BenefitBay program, a platform for brokers, employers, and employees that enables quick and simple Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) deployment for companies of all sizes. Read more.
Broker Compensation Updates and Guidelines for Group/Individual Health
Section 202 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (“CAA”), requires entities providing brokerage and consulting services (referred to collectively as “covered service providers”), including their affiliates and subcontractors, who expect to receive $1,000 or more in direct or indirect compensation, to provide plan fiduciaries with a written disclosure “reasonably in advance of” when the contract is entered, extended, or renewed. Read more.
Pennie | 2022 Producer Commissions
Pennie is proud to work with insurers to make sure Pennsylvania producers have access to commissions information in advance of the start of the annual Open Enrollment Period and for any changes to commissions throughout the plan year. Beginning with plan year 2022, insurers that offer health plans through Pennie are required to notify their appointed producers of the commissions fee schedule. Read more.
Pennie | What Effective Date Will My Client Receive?
Check out this Special Election Period Quick Reference Chart. Read more.
Pennie | Website Walkthrough
Looking for help with the Pennie portal? Take a look at these "How To" videos created to walk you through.
Bravo Group | PA COVID-19 Update
An update on COVID-19 actions by the PA Legislature and Wolf administration. Read more.
The Future of Hospitals Will Be Outside of Hospitals
Hospitals in the future will look far more tech-enabled and consumer-focused — when patients are actually even getting care in a hospital building itself. Why it matters: Hospitals were already pushing more care outside their four walls before the pandemic. COVID accelerated that shift, forcing hospitals to reimagine what's possible to deliver in patients' homes, experts say. Read more.
New Developments May Impact Employers’ ACA Compliance and Result in Penalties
Just as employers with calendar-year benefit plans are finalizing health plan rates for 2022 and getting ready for open enrollment, a couple of recent developments could affect health plan affordability under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and result in employers’ noncompliance. Read more.
Capital Blue Cross | Check Out The Latest Updates
What's Inside: Capital Blue Cross Virtual Care member cost share waivers are expiring; Open enrollment dates to remember; Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) resource page; Healthy Blue Rewards 2022 program information; 2022 Underwriting Compliance Guidelines; New York Health Care Reform Act (NYHCRA) Compliance; Use YES to track the status of your new group submissions; November and December invoices may not reflect correct premiums. Read more.
Highmark | Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) Update
See Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) updates including: New Broker/Consultant Compensation Disclosures; ACA Individual Market Impacts; and Small, Middle and Large Group Market Impacts. Read more.
Highmark Update: December 2021 COMMISSION RUN
We wanted to make you aware of an important update regarding your commission payment for the month of December. Read more.
Highmark | New ACA Individual Market Bonus Program (qualify through 12/31/21)
Highmark take's pride in ensuring brokers are prepared for a successful Open Enrollment Period. This year, we prioritized being first to market with our ACA training and key sales materials to allow sufficient time to prepare for OEP while gearing up for busy sales cycles in other markets. In advance of OEP, we are excited to inform you of our bonus program for new Pennsylvania members that you enroll with Highmark for a January 1, 2022 effective date. Read more.
URL’s 2023 President’s Club
We are pleased to announce the destination for our next exclusive President’s Club trip to The Henderson in Destin, FL! Our President's Club destination getaways are truly once-in-a-lifetime, but they're about more than visiting luxurious locations and enjoying gourmet meals... The true reward comes from the connections you make along the way. Learn more.
12/6 Highmark Exclusive: What's New for 2022
Join us for a webinar on December 6th at 1pm EST to explore Highmark's 2022 products and the target markets.
You will learn about:
- The NEW and enhanced Diabetic program
- The product designed to prepare your 60+ clients for Medicare
- The 2022 Bonus program
Register now!
