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Health Net Group Market Exit

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.

Employee Navigator Training

Word & Brown is encouraging brokers to use the great training program and resources that Employee Navigator has developed to support brokers regarding its build process as the transition from Ease to Employee Navigator continues.

GLP-1s Forcing a Reset for Employer-Sponsored Health Plans

Fewer large employers now cover GLP-1s for weight management. See what’s driving the shift and what it could mean for future health insurance premiums.

Carrier Infertility Overview

Starting January 1, 2026, SB 729 requires California health plans to cover infertility diagnosis and treatment. Large Group plans must include these benefits, while Small Group plans must offer them. See below for details on benefits and riders available with our Small Group carriers.

Medicare Part D Creditable Coverage – 2027 Large Group Health Plans

New federal standards may change Medicare Part D creditable coverage status in 2027. Review our list of non-creditable California and Nevada Large Group plans to help employers prepare for renewal and required notices.

Medicare Part D Creditable Coverage – 2027 Small Group Health Plans

New federal standards may change the Medicare Part D creditable coverage status of employer-sponsored prescription drug plans in 2027. We surveyed fully insured carriers to identify non-creditable California and Nevada Small Group plans and help employers prepare for renewal and required notices.

Update on California's SB 729 Infertility and IVF Coverage Requirement: What Brokers Need to Know

California law requires comprehensive infertility coverage for California-regulated, fully insured Large Group health plans. Small Group carriers must offer at least one qualifying plan, but employers aren't required to sponsor it. Learn what DMHC guidance clarified in our July Education column.

Medicare Part D Prescription Coverage 2026 - Nevada

Nevada carriers must notify CMS and Medicare-eligible employees annually if group health plan drug coverage meets Medicare Part D standards. This guide lists non-creditable plans; others are creditable. Applies at case install or renewal within 60 days.