Health Net is exiting the California Small Group and Large Group medical markets. The exit impacts all Health Net Small Group and Large Group medical groups, including groups enrolled through CalChoice.
W&B Hosted Support
October 15, 2026Gag Clause Attestation Due December 31 – What Brokers Need to Know
October 15, 2026Nevada Carrier Partner Updates
October 15, 2026California Carrier Partner Updates
October 15, 2026Ease Migration - Dates and Timeline
October 14, 2026FEATURED ARTICLE
W&B Hosted Support
Word & Brown will offer brokers access to a hosted Employee Navigator account to support your onboarding of new groups with Medical written with W&B. This will be offered at no additional cost to your brokerage.
Health Net Transition: Medical Carrier UW Promotions & Bonuses
We want to make it easy for you and your clients to find replacement coverage in response to the planned exit by Health Net in 2027 from the group insurance market in California.
Gag Clause Attestation Due December 31 – What Brokers Need to Know
The annual gag clause attestation is due December 31. For fully insured plans, the carrier handles it. Self-funded and level-funded plans carry the responsibility themselves, usually with help from their ASO, TPA, or carrier. Here’s what brokers need to know before the deadline.
Nevada Carrier Partner Updates
Here’s an overview of recent updates from our carrier partners. For details on any specific update, click on the related link.
California Carrier Partner Updates
Here’s an overview of recent updates from our carrier partners. For details on any specific update, click on the related link.
Ease Migration - Dates and Timeline
Ease and Employee Navigator are continuing on the road to full integration. In early 2026, it was announced that new subscriptions are no longer available for Ease. More recently, they shared two important dates in connection with the transition from Ease to Navigator.
Employee Navigator Client Training Video
The video gives HR and employer contacts a walkthrough of the functionality and resources available to them in Employee Navigator, including how to access the AI Assistant, Employee Navigator Video Library, and Knowledge Base.