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2018 Approved Affordable Care Act Rates

Insurance companies offering individual and small group health insurance plans are required to file proposed rates with the Pennsylvania Insurance Department for review and approval before plans can be sold to consumers. Read more.

Highmark 2018 Plans

Plans for Central, Western, and Northeastern PA. Read more.

Independence Blue Cross | Announcing 2018 Individual Consumer Commissions Schedule

We are happy to share that Independence will pay commissions on new business, as well as all renewing business, in 2018! Read more.

Independence Blue Cross | Announcing 2018 Individual Consumer Plans and Rates

Independence is pleased to introduce our 2018 portfolio of individual and family health plans, which are available for sale beginning November 1 for January 1 effective dates. Read more.

Capital BlueCross 2018 Individual Training

Individual Medical plan details for 2018 coverage. Read more.

NOW LIVE: 2018 Plans & Prices on HealthCare.gov

You can now preview Marketplace plans and prices for 2018 using the See Plans & Prices tool on HealthCare.gov! Read more.

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) now allows issuers to collect past-due premiums from customers who choose to re-enroll within a 12-month period after their coverage has been terminated. Read more.

National General | Stay ready for new STM regulations

The recently signed Executive Order, which requests the extension in the term duration on Short Term Medical plans to up to 12 months, could trigger a new regulation at any time. As soon as it does, we’ll be ready. Read more.

Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment Resources

As you know, open enrollment has experienced some changes this year. Read more.

Highmark Individual Market Update: 2018 Individual Market Information

In 2018, the Highmark Individual Market will be using a Training and Certification Platform powered by Litmos where participation in training programs and individual Federally-Facilitated Marketplace (FFM) and Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) certifications will be tracked. Read more.

Geisinger Special Bonus Incentive Beginning this November!

Earn a one-time payment of $25 per subscriber on any new group sold in the 1-99 market segment for November 2017 through January 2018. Read more.

Leg Reg Review #33 - 10/23/2017

On October 18, the Senate Banking & Insurance Committee reported out House Bill 1388 (Irvin-R-Huntington) with one dissenting vote, that of Senator Larry Farnese (D-Phila.). Read more.

House, Senate committee leaders reach deal on Obamacare fixes

The leaders of two major congressional committees reached a deal to fund Obamacare insurer payments in exchange for delaying enforcement of the law's individual and employer mandates. Read more.

Dem pushes back on CHIP extension proposal

Disagreements over how to pay for an extension of the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) could result in a partisan bill reaching the House floor as soon as this week, a top House Democrat said Monday. Read more.

The Health 202: Obamacare may lose 1.1 million people because of advertising cuts

The Trump administration’s move to dramatically slash Healthcare.gov advertising could translate to at least 1.1 million fewer people signing up this year, says the Obama appointee who ran marketing for the federal-health insurance website in 2016. Read more.

Government Files Response In Cost-Sharing Reduction Payments Suit, Lays Out Tough Standards For Iowa Waiver

On October 20, 2017, the federal government filed a response to the states’ motion for a temporary restraining order and injunction in California v. Trump. Read more.

7 common ERISA compliance pitfalls to avoid

Of all health insurance regulations, ERISA plan documentation rules can be the trickiest to navigate and the most catastrophically costly for those who take a wrong turn — even one that’s unintentional. Read more.

GOP redoubles efforts to end ObamaCare mandate

The GOP is redoubling its efforts to eliminate ObamaCare’s individual mandate, a step that would be yet another blow to the health-care law. Read more.

Deductibles hold the key to the best health plan picks

As you pick health insurance during open enrollment at work this fall, you will probably be spared the painful premium increases that shocked American families earlier this decade. Read more.

Register for a live demo of UPMC Individual Marketplace Quoting System

10/27 UPMC | You're Invited to the Fall Producer Kickoff

Please attend our Fall Producer Kickoff in order to find out new information about our products and services. Read more.

11/1 PrimePay | Critical Year-end Employer Compliance Requirements

In a year of constant change for the benefits industry, year-end preparation is more critical than ever for your clients. Read more.

11/3 | Affordable Alternative to the ACA for Individuals & Families

Individuals and families are experiencing record insurance premium increases and the law requires everyone to have qualified coverage or face a significant tax penalty (up to 2.5% of income). Read more.

11/9 | Protect your clients with ID and Legal Shield

After the recent Equifax breach (one of the major credit bureaus) 143 million people and their families are at risk of their identity being stolen. Read more.

Highmark Individual Market Update: 2018 Individual Sales Preparation – New Training Platform

NOW LIVE: Plan Year 2018 Registration & Training for Agents and Brokers

Registration and training for plan year 2018 is now live! Log in to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Secure Portal or create an account to get started. Read more.

Health Care Reform Webinar

*Their will be no Health Care Reform Webinar on October 26th. Registrants will receive a recording on Friday, October 27th.

Since the passage of the ACA in 2010 and the recent passage of the AHCA through the House and the failed Senate votes on the BCRA and the HCFA (Skinny Repeal), it's important to stay informed so you can better serve your clients in the group health and under 65 individual markets. The weekly Health Care Reform Webinars are your resource to stay close to the proposed law and to ask questions that may be important to your livelihood and to your clients. Join us each week to learn more and get your questions answered. Register now.

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