Very Important Update: Highmark’s STM Application

Highmark’s newly revised STM application was printed with the incorrect mailing address which is causing issues for some applicants. Please dispose of all older versions and only utilize the new version until further notice so coverage can be secured. Get the STM application.

Highmark Agency Action Alert - Dec. 8, 2016

This week’s Agency Action Alert covers the following topics: Revised Individual Blue Edge Dental Applications and Brochures, Individual Short Term Blue Application Submission Address Update, Free Identity Protection for All Highmark Members: Continued for 2017. Read more.

Capital BlueCross Loop (Relay) Available to Commercial Group Members

Capital BlueCross Loop, a secure message service made available by Relay, will be introduced to our commercial group members this week. Read more.

Product Information

Get applications, brochures, and more for group and individual health on our website. Get product information.

SHOP Marketplace Participation Rule Waived Nov. 15-Dec. 15

Do you know that from November 15 through December 15, small businesses can enroll in SHOP Marketplace coverage without meeting a Minimum Participation Rate (MPR) requirement? Read more.

6 nontraditional voluntary benefit trends to watch in 2017

Predicting or forecasting about uncertain events isn’t based on extrasensory perception or an informed guess. Read more.

America has an Obamacare dilemma

The future of Obamacare is uncertain, to say the least. Read more.

Why healthcare literacy needs to be a priority now more than ever

By now, we all know of President-elect Trump’s plans to repeal the Affordable Care Act. Read more.

Employer mandate is leading concern of bosses in 2017

In the aftermath of President-elect Donald Trump’s surprise victory last month, the top employee benefit concern among employers remains their role on the Affordable Care Act.  Read more.

Automatic re-enrollment: Keeps you covered, but it’s important to update & shop 2017 plans

If you don’t log in to update your application and enroll in a plan by December 15, 2016, you may be automatically enrolled for 2017. This way, you’ll be covered starting January 1. Read more.

Health Care Briefs for November 28 - December 2, 2016

Thirty percent of HR professionals responding to an industry survey said health care is the primary focus of their employee benefit package, and fewer respondents than last year said they are "very concerned" about the cost of health care. Read more.

1/10 Self-Funded Group Health Plans 101

With the many changes that have taken place in the last few years in the health insurance industry and the inevitable changes to come, I would like to invite you to join our Self-Funding 101 webinar on January 10th at 10am. Read more.

Weekly PPACA Update Conference Call

Since the passage of the Affordable Care Act Law in 2010, there has been incredible change in the Individual and Group Health industry with products and in the way they are sold and paid for. In 2017, a new Federal Administration will be in place and even more changes will be ahead of all of us. Because of these inevitable changes and in a continuing effort to keep our agent-partners informed, we are holding weekly webinars. The webinars will serve as a place to get your questions answered, learn about compliance requirements and discuss topics and strategies that will lead to your continued success in the individual and group health insurance markets. Register once for all of the 2016 Weekly PPACA Conference Calls. Register now. Register now.

Weekly PPACA Conference Call Archives

Click here to view the archived recordings of the PPACA Conference Calls.