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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.

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Special Open Enrollment: Small Group Participation and Contribution Requirements Waived

Discover how the ACA’s annual Special Open Enrollment (SOE) Window can help Small Group employers secure 1/1 coverage without meeting participation or contribution requirements. Plus, get access to our exclusive California and Nevada SOEW references.

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.

Employee Navigator FAQs

We have developed a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to help you during the Ease/Employee Navigator acquisition.

Key Health Care Issues to Consider Ahead of 2024 Presidential Election

With voting already underway in some parts of the country, here’s a summary of the views of former President Donald Trump and Vice President Harris on a few health care-related matters.

Pagination is Back: What Google’s Update Means for SEO and Insurance Brokers

Search engine optimization (SEO) guidelines and best practices are always evolving. It's essential for insurance brokers and agencies to keep up with these changes. Check out the latest Google pagination update here.

Annual Employer Reporting Requirements and Upcoming Changes: Medicare Part D Notices Explained

Employers offering Rx drug coverage must distribute Medicare Part D notices to Medicare-eligible employees and dependents by October 14th. Paul Roberts explains essential reporting duties, key compliance details, and how the IRA changes to Medicare Part D plans could affect employer drug plans.

Tech Team Updates for September 2024

We’re offering more Tech Team Updates this month on news you can use concerning Ease and its transition to Employee Navigator. Both Ease and Employee Navigator (EN) are online enrollment (OLE) platforms for health insurance brokers working in the employee marketplace.

Understanding ACA Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) Rebate Requirements and Employer Options

This new column explains the ACA’s MLR requirements for fully insured plans and the rebate distributions due by Sep. 30, 2024. Learn about employer options for handling rebates, tax implications, best practices, and access a resource with carrier details on MLR targets and potential 2024 rebates.