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.
California Carrier Partner Updates
September 08, 2025“One Big Beautiful Bill” Impact on ACA Premiums, Other Programs
September 02, 2025Employee Navigator FAQs
August 26, 2025Tech Team Updates for August 2025
August 20, 2025FEATURED ARTICLE
2021 Coronavirus Stimulus Package and Relief Bill
Congress recently passed a $900 billion piece of legislation to aid struggling citizens, businesses, and the economy with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Here is an overview of what the law provides for employers, especially for their health plans.
Industry News: Costs Up 55% in a Decade on Job-Based Health Insurance
Article based on Kaiser Health News and Kaiser Family Foundation reporting on increase in employer-sponsored insurance costs over the past decade
Changing Employer Benefit Contributions Midyear
Businesses sponsoring employee benefit plans may be inclined to consider employer contribution changes midyear in an effort to reduce spending. However, there are consequences of making such a change. Our column addresses the risks.
Technology to Help Brokers During Peak Season/Open Enrollment
Technology post regarding open enrollment technology to help brokers
ChoiceBuilder Update: Now Available for Larger Groups!
For business effective March 1, 2021, ChoiceBuilder is welcoming BIG groups to our program, all the way up to 500 employees.
Cigna+ Oscar: A New Option for Your Bay Area Small Groups
Cigna + Oscar Available for 1/1/21 Quoting