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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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PCORI Fee Reminder: Who Files, How Much, and What’s Due by July 31

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.

3 Ways to Kickstart Your SMS Marketing Program

Interested in learning more about SMS marketing? We'll break it down on what this is and why you should implement this in your marketing strategy.

Launch of New WBCompliance Resource

As part of the Word & Brown Compliance team’s commitment to help brokers and employers stay on top of changing rules and regulations, including Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting and compliance guidelines, we’ve launched a new Compliance-focused wiki page.

Tech Team Updates for November 2023

This month’s Tech Team Updates offers more news you can use concerning Ease, the online enrollment platform for health insurance brokers working in the 2-250 employee marketplace.

BEST Life Launches New Dental Bonus Program

If you’re writing Dental coverage during peak season, you could earn more writing BEST Life Dental.

California Governor Signs New Bill Regarding Single Payer into Law

California’s consideration of a move toward “Single Payer health care” is going to be in part under SB 770, which was signed into law by Governor Newsom in October 2023. Find out what’s scheduled to happen in coming months.