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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.

2025 California Wildfire Carrier Information

As part of our ongoing commitment to provide you with information and resources to assist your clients, colleagues, and others who may need help in connection with the current Southern California wildfires, we have compiled a list of resources for you and your clients.

Aetna Funding Advantage Available in California to Groups of 2 to 200

Aetna Funding Advantage (AFA) is a new option for your California business clients with 2-200 employees. Coverage is available for September 1, 2024, effective dates, and later.

Kaiser Permanente Adds Small Group Bonus

Kaiser Permanente is offering a Small Group bonus for new groups with October 2024 to January 2025 effective dates. A broker can earn a $100 bonus per enrolled member on groups of 10 or more.

Health Net 2025 Large Group Broker Incentive Program

When it comes to your book of business, you have a lot to look forward to! To sweeten the pot, starting January 1, 2025, Brokers will receive 2% of paid premiums received for 12 months for each new large employer group sold.

Exclusive Partnership Alert - Word & Brown and Centivo Bring Innovative Health Plans to California!

We have been selected as the first General Agent (GA) in California for Centivo, a third-party administrator (TPA) and innovative health plan for self-funded employers.

COVID-19 Carrier Testing Coverage

We recently completed a survey of our California carriers to determine how they may be covering lab tests or over-the-county test for COVID-19.

CaliforniaChoice Offers Special Underwriting Promo thru 12/2/2024

We are making it easy for groups with Cigna + Oscar direct coverage to move to CaliforniaChoice! A special underwriting promotion is available for 7/1/2024-12/1/2024 new business effective dates.