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.
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.
How AI in Search SEO Impacts Insurance Agents
Google’s AI-powered Search Generative Experience (SGE) has transformed the appearance of Search Engine Results Pages (SERPs) once again. This article will explore the SGE experience and its effects on insurance-related keyword searches.
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.
The Word & Brown Companies Named for a Second Time to “Best Places to Work in Insurance” List
The Word & Brown Companies, including the Word & Brown General Agency, have been named to the 2024 “Best Places to Work in Insurance” list.