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Tact's Universal Benefit Account
Tact is changing benefits back into what they were meant to be … “things that are advantageous and good” [Merriam Webster]. We want YOU to have more time and your employees to have better opportunities to save on healthcare and be generous. Read more.
Highmark Update
Beginning August 1, 2022, Highmark will be providing a new modern investment experience offering features and functionality that is market leading. This investment solution includes three different investment options - Managed, Self-Directed, and Brokerage - giving members the ability to tailor their investment journey to fit their needs and experience level. Read more.
Capital BlueCross | See what's new for 2023!
Join us for one of three product training options: See us in person in Enola or Saucon Valley, or log in online for a webinar.
- Check out the new products and services we’re bringing to market across each segment
- Learn about value-added programs that can support a healthier, more productive membership
- Hear about our specialty product lines that can enhance the value of your clients’ employee benefits package
Read more.
TASC's Philadelphia Commuter Law
Effective December 31, 2022, the City of Philadelphia will require businesses with 50 or more covered employees to offer workers either a pre-tax payroll deduction for mass transit or an employer paid benefit covering mass transit expenses. Mayor Jim Kenney signed the new Employee Commuter Transit Benefit Program into law enabling Philadelphians to use pre-tax income to cover commuting costs. Read more.
Capital BlueCross | Producer Newsletter
Join us for 2023 product training, 2022 Producer Incentive+ Program, 2022 Stop Loss Incentive+ Producer Reward Program, Large ASO reporting enhancements, PPACA annual social security number solicitation, and Help your clients learn how they can promote healthy deals and discounts to their employees. Read more.
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Biden Administration Releases New Surprise-Billing Guidance Following State Lawsuits
On August 19, HHS, DOL and the Treasury Department released a hotly anticipated final rule that includes updated guidance regarding implementation of the surprise-billing ban that was included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) of 2021. Read more.
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Highmark Update webinars
Highmark is excited to announce a producer training series coming in August 2022! These trainings are scheduled for 30 minutes and designed to make sure you have the most up-to-date information. You pick the topics that meet your needs. Register now!
Trustmark - Have you taken a look lately?
Join us for a webinar on Competitive Products and Innovative Provider Arrangements on September 29, 2022 at 10am. Register now!
Highmark - 2023 ACA Roll-Out
Join us for a webinar on what is new with the roll out, network discussion, and rate strategy on October 13, 2022 at 10am. Register now!
In-Person Producer Rollout Seminars
We hope you will join us for one of our upcoming seminars to learn more about our Medicare and ACA plans for 2023. We have great news to share! Register now!
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Pennie | 2023 Broker Certification Training is Available Now!
Requirements to become a Pennie-Certified Broker:
- Must be a Licensed Producer with Pennsylvania Insurance Department
- Must complete the Pennie Certification training or the annual Recertification training, if a current Pennie-Certified Broker
- Must have a broker account on pennie.com
Read more.
Pennie | New Law Extends Enhanced Health Coverage Savings through 2025
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed into law today by President Biden! This law will save hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians from experiencing increases in what they pay for their health coverage through Pennie.The IRA extends the enhancements to Affordable Care Act premium subsidies originally created by the American Rescue Plan which were set to expire at the end of the year.Thanks to this new law, Pennsylvanians will be able to receive these enhanced subsidies through 2025. Read more.
Pennie | Annual Report
Pennie is here for everyone, and we are excited to provide peace of mind to the roughly 375,000 Pennsylvanians who count on Pennie for their 2022 coverage. The future is bright as we expand to offer health coverage to even more uninsured Pennsylvanians, starting with new and exciting initiatives we have in place for those qualified individuals seeking coverage throughout 2022. Read more.
Pennie | Become a PHE Unwinding Helper Today!
Activate your network and become a Helper for Medical Assistance recipients during the unwinding of the Public Health Emergency. Read more.
Pennie | Pennie System Enhancements
Pennie has successfully updated its platform with various enhancements that will benefit the Customer experience. Read more.
Pennie | Broker Workgroup
Pennie | Path to Pennie
Those who have indicated they are uninsured on tax form REV-1882 will soon receive an official notice from Pennie with instructions on how to enroll in coverage. These notices will begin to be distributed in early April and will include unique access codes for recipients to claim their new Pennie account. Learn more at: Path to Pennie | Pennie. 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.
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Highmark | Introducing the 2022 New Highmark Incentive (qualify through 1/1/2023)
Highmark is excited to announce the 2022 New to Highmark Incentive. Read more.
Geisinger | Earn a reward for new business & ACA to GFA (qualify through 12/31/2022)
We are pleased to announce the extension of the New Business Broker Bonus program and the ACA to GFA Broker Bonus program! Read more.
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