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Because the insurance industry is evolving, and rules and regulations change, we help you stay up-to-date by sending carrier, product, and other updates regularly via emails and e-newsletters, post updates in our online Newsroom, and post on social media. Check out the latest news below.

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Understanding ACA Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) Rebate Requirements and Employer Options

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.

Resources to Streamline Your Sales and Enrollments During Q4

The start of Q4 and peak season is just days away. Take advantage of Word & Brown’s valuable resources to help you make 2025 a year to remember.

TPA Comparison Chart

Word & Brown has compiled a Third-Party Administrator (TPA) comparison.

Word & Brown Launches Smarter Search in Forms & Docs

Word & Brown has released an upgrade to the Forms & Docs search tool on wordandbrown.com, giving brokers a faster, more intuitive way to find what they need.

Tech Team Updates for September 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.

Understanding ACA Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) Rebate Requirements and Employer Options

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.

California Law Fertility and IVF Coverage

California’s infertility and IVF mandate for fully insured plans just got a last-minute extension to January 1, 2026. The Legislature approved the change via a late-June budget trailer bill. Here’s what benefits professionals need to know about the delay — and what hasn’t changed.

Kaiser Permanente Plus - KP Plus - Available for 2026 Quoting 10/1

Competitively priced KP Plus plans offer members access to top-rated care from Kaiser Permanente plus licensed providers outside the Kaiser Permanente network.