A new state law requires California insurance brokers and California insurance agencies to list their license numbers in all electronic mail communications involving an activity that requires licensure, effective 1/1/2023. Here’s what you need to know.
Annual 2023 Employer Compliance Responsibilities
With January quickly approaching, employers face their annual compliance responsibilities regarding health plans, federal Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliance, and COBRA responsibilities. Find out how you can help them stay in compliance and avoid penalties
Market Update: ACA Family Glitch Fix Final Rule – Compliance Considerations
The recent fix of the ACA’s Family Glitch brings important health plan affordability changes to employees and their dependents. It also raises questions and concerns about employer-sponsored coverage and on-exchange Individual and Family Plan (IFP) coverage.
New Legislation Affects Abortive Health Care in California
New Legislation Affects CA Health Care: Multiple new laws affect abortion rights, birth control, medical privacy, and other issues important to group and individual health plan participants in California. Get the details in our latest Compliance column.
Accessing Pharmacy Benefits for California Small Groups: Pharmacy Rx BIN and PCN Numbers
Clients often need to access Rx benefits before receiving their health plan ID Cards. Our handy Small Group Rx BIN and PCN table can provide the information they need.
What the SCOTUS Dobbs Decision Means for Employers and their Health Plans
What impact will the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization have on employer-sponsored health care? Get a look at how it differs for insured and self-funded plans in Paul Roberts’s latest column.
Federal Transparency in Coverage (TiC) Requirements: Public Rate Disclosures, Online Self-Service Tool
Regulators will soon begin enforcing stringent “Transparency in Coverage” (TiC) rules for health plans, beginning on July 1, 2022. Learn what these changes mean for employers and their health plans, and how TiC interacts with other similar changes within the federal No Surprises Act.