Press Release – Pennie Exceeds Expectations & Extends Enrollment for COVID-19
As a state-based marketplace, Pennie increases new enrollment by 9.7% and raises total enrollment to nearly 338,000. Now, Pennie is offering more time to enroll in plans for those affected by COVID-19. Pennsylvanians who have recently lost health coverage or have been affected by COVID-19 can visit pennie.com and enroll in a plan from February 15 through May 15. Read more.
Pennie News & Updates
Find out what's new with Pennie on our resources page, including downloads, links, and events. See more.
Capital Blue Cross | Correction to COVID-19 member cost share waivers
In the Connect with Capital newsletter you received on January 20, 2021, we informed you that we were extending member cost share waivers for COVID-19 testing and associated office visits through April 21, 2021. However, the newsletter also incorrectly mentioned that cost share waivers would also apply to inpatient treatment of COVID-19. We regret the error. Read more.
Colonial Life | URL 2021 Gold UW Offer
Take a peek at Colonial Life’s Gold Underwriting offer for employer groups of less than 100. Read more.
Geisinger | Commercial Bulletin: February 9, 2021
In this edition see details on the COVID-19 Marketplace SEP, join our town hall and more. Read more.
Highmark | Clients Being Notified of Pennsylvania Life and Health Insurance Guarantee Association
Recent legislative changes require that Highmark group policyholders be informed of the protections afforded them through the Pennsylvania Life and Health Insurance Guarantee Association (PLHIGA). Specifically, the Pennsylvania law which established the PLHIGA in order to provide protection in the unlikely event that a health insurance company is unable to meet its financial obligations was recently amended to apply to HMOs and other regulated insurers such as Highmark. Read more.
Highmark | Additional Information on COVID-19 SEP
On January 28th, President Biden issued an Executive Order announcing a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) for individuals and families for Marketplace coverage in response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. In alignment with the Federal Marketplace, Pennie will make this SEP available to Market-place eligible consumers between February 15, 2021 through May 15, 2021. Read more.
UPMC | Medicare Secondary Payer Rules Notice
UPMC Health Plan has updated its 2021 Certificates of Coverage (COC) for commercial group products with new language that reflects our approach to Coordination of Benefits for members eligible for Medicare as the primary payer of benefits. Read more.
2/18 You're invited to the Geisinger COVID-19 town hall
The Geisinger upcoming virtual town hall is all about the hot topic on everyone’s minds: COVID-19 and the world of vaccines. Have questions? They’re here with answers. Join them on Thursday, Feb. 18, at 1 p.m. (ET) for a dynamic conversation about everything you need to know about Geisinger, vaccines, COVID-19 and keeping yourself and your company safe. Register now.
2/24 Bravo Group's First Event for 2021!
Join Bravo Group on Wednesday, February 24, at 9:00 AM as Margaret Durkin, Government Relations Specialist with Bravo Group, provides a Post Election Update and Industry Outlook. Register now.
2/25 Vaccine Mandates in the Workplace – Roll it Out or Roll it Back?
With the nationwide rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine, employers are asking whether or not they can or should mandate vaccines. If so, when is the right time to enforce such measures? In this one-hour webinar, our Labor & Employment attorneys will discuss the many dimensions of the vaccine roll out, its impact across a variety of industries and what it could mean for employers. Register now.
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.