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Here is a snapshot of updates and news you can use from our Nevada carrier, health plan, and administrator partners. For details, click on the related link (if any) or contact your Nevada team. 

Medical, Ancillary, and Bonus Information

• Angle Health
  • New Addition to Nevada Portfolio: We announced earlier this year that Angle Health is now part of the W&B carrier portfolio. Angle Health delivers national PPO networks, flexibility, transparency, plus the performance of a modern funding solution. It’s built for employers looking for more control and insight, without giving up access or predictability. If you missed the recent Angle Health webinar, you can access a recording of the presentation on YouTube.
  • Bonus Opportunity: Act now to take advantage of a special promo. All Angle Health groups placed between 3/1/26 and 6/1/26 are eligible for a $150 per-enrolled broker bonus OR $150 per-enrolled client transition credit, both paid out in either July or September 2026. Contact us for details.
• Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield​
  • Affordable Care Act (ACA) Alternatives: Mona and Josh,  should be your first points of contact if you want to discuss ACA alternatives, including Anthem Association Health Plan (AHP) and Anthem Balanced Funding (ABF) plans. 
  • AHP Coverage: Anthem continues to offer AHP coverage to members of the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, affiliate members of the Tahoe Chamber of Commerce, and members of the Elko Area Chamber of Commerce. Download the brochure for details.
• Mutual of Omaha​
  • Forms & Brochures: Mutual of Omaha forms are not available in the W&B Insurance Forms Library. A group-specific form will be generated by Mutual of Omaha based on requested lines of coverage.
• Prominence Health Plan​​
  • Small Group ACA Plan Termination: Prominence has announced that all Prominence Small Group ACA plans will terminate on 09/30/2026, regardless of the previously scheduled renewal date. Connect with us soon to discuss how we can help you find affordable new coverage for your impacted groups. We want to help you transition clients 30 to 90 days ahead of the deadline to reduce stress. We’re already putting together smart quoting strategies to help you retain your clients with minimal disruption.
  • Builders Alliance Options: Prominence PPO Select and PPO Freedom Association Health Plans (AHPs) are available for Nevada Builders Alliance members. Download the flyer or learn more by contacting us. 
  • Other AHP Options: Prominence continues to offer AHP coverage to Nevada members of CAWA (the California Automotive Wholesalers’ Association), the Clark County Bar Association, the Nevada Landscape Association, the Reno + Sparks Chamber of Commerce, and the Washoe County Bar Association. Download plan-specific info from W&B’s online Insurance Forms Library. 
• VSP
  • Expanding Vision Care Choices: VSP is a great option for your clients – with 10 to 1,000 lives – looking for vision care benefits. VSP offers customizable plans tailored to meet your groups’ unique needs. Plan enhancements allow clients to make changes as their needs evolve. There’s even a “light” benefit for employees who may not need full vision benefits, but who value non-prescription sunglasses or blue light-filtering glasses. Talk with your W&B rep about all the choices available, including the new VSP Value Trio plan set to launch this month. 
  • Customizable Enrollment Docs: Because VSP enrollment forms are customizable, VSP applications are no longer available in the W&B online Insurance Forms Library. Group-specific forms will be generated by VSP. Contact your rep if you have questions.

Word & Brown Updates

• Q3 Quoting: Word & Brown’s Nevada carriers are now quoting for Q3. Some have rate updates, while others have rate passes. Login and start your quote today or reach out to your W&B sales team for assistance. 
• Online Carrier Portfolio Reminder: Have you checked out W&B’s new online resource? It includes info on carriers’ product offerings, commissions, contacts, renewal data, and more. Visit the new Carrier Portfolio.
• Ease Subscriptions: Ease is no longer selling new subscriptions. If you are interested in information about transitioning to Employee Navigator, licensing options start as low as $300 per month. Visit the Employee Navigator website for details on contracting and pricing. Also watch for a separate announcement this month about important 2027 dates concerning the Ease>Employee Navigator transition and upcoming training sessions.
• Newborn Coverage Summary by Carrier: Responses collected by W&B in our recent carrier survey on newborn services have been published in the GA Newsroom. Be sure to check it out.
• Mental Health Flyer: Word & Brown has published a Mental Health Matters flyer that provides a snapshot of our Nevada carrier partners’ benefits. Download your copy today.