The Affordable Care Act requires Medical Loss Ratio rebates when health plans fall short of required minimum spending on care and activities to improve the quality of care. Get details on 2024 rebates due in September in Paul Roberts’s new column.
Navigating Aetna's 2026 ACA Plan Updates
October 24, 2025TPA Contact Resources
October 22, 20255 Ways Technology Can Simplify Your Groups’ Open Enrollments
October 22, 2025Tech Team Updates for October 2025
October 20, 2025KFF Forecasts 11% Rise in Small Business Insurance Premiums for 2026
October 14, 2025FEATURED ARTICLE
Navigating Aetna's 2026 ACA Plan Updates
Aetna has announced it will no longer offer ACA Small Group plans in many rating areas starting in 2026.
ACA 2026 Special Open Enrollment Window for Small Groups
The ACA’s annual Special Open Enrollment Window runs 11/15 – 12/15, giving Small Group employers a one-month opportunity to enroll in medical coverage without meeting participation or contribution requirements. Learn what this means for 2026 coverage and what to keep in mind when submitting cases.
TPA Contact Resources
Word & Brown has compiled a list of contact information and service listings for Third-Party Administrator (TPA) providers.
5 Ways Technology Can Simplify Your Groups’ Open Enrollments
Discover five ways technology can simplify open enrollment for brokers — from automation and analytics to mobile tools that boost efficiency and engagement.
Tech Team Updates for October 2025
The Tech Team Updates for this month offer more news you can use concerning Ease and its transition to Employee Navigator (EN), which is continuing throughout 2025.
KFF Forecasts 11% Rise in Small Business Insurance Premiums for 2026
Get ahead of 2026 as KFF forecasts an 11% median rise in small business health insurance premiums. Learn what’s driving the increases, state-level projections, and how businesses can respond.