Your Pennie Registration
Whether you're a PA licensed producer who missed the Pennie pre-registration deadline, or you have already pre-registered for Pennie, we have the next steps for you including New Producer Pre-Open Enrollment registration (ends 10/16), testing and certification. Read more.
Don't miss our Pennie Update webinar on 10/15 at 9:30am EST!
Key Takeaways from Executive Order on Surprise Billing
In the Executive Order on An America-First Healthcare Plan, issued September 24, 2020, President Trump addressed, among other health care issues, the issue of surprise billing (also sometimes characterized as “balance billing”). The Executive Order is more of a messaging document than a substantive document, but does underline the continuing interest in the issue. Read more.
SBA and Treasury Announce Simpler PPP Forgiveness for Loans of $50,000 or Less
The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Treasury Department, today released a simpler loan forgiveness application for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans of $50,000 or less. This action streamlines the PPP forgiveness process to provide financial and administrative relief to America’s smallest businesses while also ensuring sound stewardship of taxpayer dollars. Read more.
SBA Offers Total Forgiveness For Loans of $50,000 or Less, Helping PPP Small-Business Borrowers
Business owners who borrowed $50,000 or less through the Small Business Administration’s emergency loan program learned last week that their debts are forgiven entirely — provided they file the right paperwork. Read more.
AFLAC | Take A Look At AFLAC’s Dental and Vision Programs!
Differentiate and compete with a stronger benefits package by delivering standout protection. Take a look at our Network Dental & Vision program for groups as small as 3 lives.
Colonial Life | KOFE
A recent study found that financial problems lead to stress in more than 46% percent of the U.S. workforce population. That’s why I’m excited to roll-out this product from our partners at Colonial Life. Here you will find details on the NEW program being offered. See more.
Highmark | New 2021 ACA Individual Market Commissions and Agency Override for Pennsylvania
As we prepare for a successful 2021 Open Enrollment Period, we’d like to share our new commissions schedule for 2021 ACA individual market enrollment. Effective Jan. 1, 2021, Highmark will pay commissions for all ACA individual and family plans in Pennsylvania according to the schedule listed below. Commission amounts are for all 2021 on- and off-exchange plans with effective and renewal dates in 2021. Read more.
HealthSavings | The 7 Best Health Savings Account (HSA) Providers of 2020
With the cost of healthcare continuing to surge nationwide, individuals and families are smart to look for new ways to stash money. Health savings accounts (HSAs) give applicants a tax-advantaged way to do just that, although you need to have an eligible health insurance plan to qualify. Read more.
Highmark | Extended Rate Holds on Renewals
We’re offering some extra relief. We recognize that summer was challenging for many small, local businesses. It’s why we’re extending our support to your 2-99 group clients. Highmark previously announced premium rate holds for Blue Edge Dental 2-99 groups renewing through December 2020. We’re pleased to let you know that we’re now extending those rate holds through June of 2021. Read more.
Oscar: Learn About The 2021 Individual & Family Products
Join us on Tuesday, October 27th, at 10am EST for a webinar to learn about our newest health partner, Oscar, a better primary care experience that comes to you. We'll discuss: Oscar 101; expansion and PA growth, The Oscar difference, Oscar app demo, Our 2021 product portfolio: plans, network, pricing, and How to work with Oscar. Register now.
UPMC Health Plan | Please join us to learn more about UPMC Total Advantage
UPMC Total Advantage is a new health care plan that provides your clients with 51+ employees access to a high-value, high-performance network. High-performance networks are composed of health care providers who will closely monitor health outcomes while providing value-based services. Read more.
Capital BlueCross | Explore Our Virtual Pharmacy Summit
Capital BlueCross has moved our Annual Pharmacy Summit to the virtual space. We want to provide helpful information on our pharmacy offerings that you can access 24/7. Read more.