PCORI fee season is here – but if your clients only offer fully insured plans, you can skip this one. For self-funded, level-funded, and certain HRA arrangements, however, the July 31 filing deadline matters. This column breaks down who files, how much to pay, and what’s excluded.
Newborn/Doula Services by Carrier
August 29, 2025Tech Team Updates for August 2025
August 20, 2025From Medicaid to the Workplace: How “OBBBA” Hits Employer Plans
August 20, 2025Nevada Carrier Partner Updates
August 11, 2025FEATURED ARTICLE
Newborn/Doula Services by Carrier
Doulas provide non-medical support during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care. Carrier policies differ on newborn coverage start dates, premiums, and enrollment timelines. Some offer Doula services or resources, while others do not. See details by carrier for specifics.
Employee Navigator FAQs
We have developed a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to help you during the Ease/Employee Navigator acquisition.
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.
Tech Team Updates for August 2025
The Tech Team Updates for August offer more news you can use concerning Ease and its transition to Employee Navigator (EN), which is continuing throughout 2025.
From Medicaid to the Workplace: How “OBBBA” Hits Employer Plans
The new federal budget law, OBBBA, brings sweeping changes to Medicaid, ACA subsidies, hospitals, and even HSAs and FSAs. These shifts will reshape coverage options for employees and pose new challenges for employers. Learn what’s coming in 2025–2026 and how group plans may need to respond.
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.