Pennie | Free Broker Re-Certification Training is Now Available!
The training must be completed by October 31, 2021 prior to Open Enrollment to become a Pennie-Certified Broker for Plan Year 2022. Read more.
Pennie | Broker Certification
The new and free Pennie-Certified Broker training is now available! If you are a new broker to Pennie and have never been certified, follow this link to the new learning management platform, TrainPA, and create your account. Read more.
Pennie | What Effective Date Will My Client Receive?
Check out this Special Election Period Quick Reference Chart. Read more.
Colorado Adds Gender-Affirming Care to Essential Health Benefits Package
Colorado residents with bodies that conflict with their gender may have an easier time paying for treatment starting in 2023. The federal Centers for Medicaid and Medicaid Services announced Tuesday that it has approved Colorado’s plan for updating the state essential health benefits (EHB) package. The plan includes a minimum level of coverage for gender-affirming care. Read more.
Highmark | Small Group Update: Small Group Product Portfolio Module Available
The 2022 Small Group product portfolio and plan change documents for Central, Northeastern and Western Pennsylvania are now available in the Resources section of the Producer Portal. Read more.
2022 Pennie and Marketplace Training is Now Available
The free 2022 Pennie Broker Training is now available through the Train PA system and can be accessed for both new and returning brokers on the Pennie Broker site under "Get Certified." Read more.
10/28 Geisinger Funding Alternative Overview
Join us for a webinar on October 28th at 10am EST where we will provide small group market updates, specifically in regards to our Geisinger Funding Alternative, level-funded product (GFA), Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans and updates for 2022, and strategy for UPMC leaving the small group ACA market in the Geisinger Health Plan (GHP) service area. We will host an open Q&A regarding GHP small group opportunities at the end of the webinar. Register now.
11/9 AblePay: Expansion into Penn State Health
Join us for a webinar on November 9th at 10:30am EST to learn about AblePay, a unique no-cost (no monthly/annual fees to employers, employees, or individuals) program that offers savings and flexible payment terms on out-of-pocket medical expenses. AblePay is available to any individuals with primary health insurance (including Medicare) and can be offered to all employees – not just those on an employer’s health plan. Register now.
Highmark | New ACA Individual Market Bonus Program
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 Partner⭐Points Picture Challenge
Earn Partner⭐Points for spending Partner⭐Points: All URL agents who submit a photo for The Partner⭐Points Picture Challenge by the submission deadline listed below will earn 1,000 Partner⭐Points. There will be a Facebook contest to vote on the best photo, the winner will receive an additional 5,000 Partner⭐Points. 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.