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.
Kaiser Permanente Plus - KP Plus - Available for 2026 Quoting
September 16, 2025California Carrier Partner Updates
September 08, 2025“One Big Beautiful Bill” Impact on ACA Premiums, Other Programs
September 02, 2025Employee Navigator FAQs
August 26, 2025FEATURED ARTICLE
Push for Single Payer Temporarily Over – But Likely to Return
Timeline of Single Payer AB 1400 in California legislature.
SMS Push Notification Best Practices for Insurance Agents
If you're looking to increase engagement with clients through SMS marketing and push notifications, read this article to learn about the best practices for your agency.
Two New Bonuses Announced by UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare has announced two broker bonus programs beginning April 1, 2022.
Large Group Carrier Spotlight: Cigna
If you want to expand your Large Group sales, or if you’re exploring new carriers for your larger group California clients, Word & Brown can help. Our partnership with Cigna offers you a choice of networks, a variety of plan options, and Cigna’s reputation for innovation.
California Employers Without Retirement Plans Must Enroll in State Program by 6/30/2022
California employers with 5+ employees that do not already sponsor a retirement plan must begin participating in a state-run retirement program called CalSavers by June 30. Here’s what employers need to know.
Tech Team Updates for March 2022
It’s time, again, for the latest “news you can use” concerning Ease, the online enrollment platform for health insurance brokers focused on the 2-250 employee marketplace. Here’s what’s new for March.