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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.

CaliforniaChoice Adds Full Network Platinum PPO for 7/1

Starting with the July 1 effective date, CaliforniaChoice now includes a Full Network Platinum PPO plan from Anthem Blue Cross.

Federal Judge Strikes Down ACA Requirement for $0 In-Network Preventive Care for Certain Services

A federal judge has struck down important $0 preventive care provisions in the ACA; an appeal is under review. California law blunts the impact for many, but not all. Nevadans will be affected. Find out what you need to know in Paul Roberts’s latest column.

NABIP Operation Shout: Telehealth Flexibility

Contact your legislators today and urge them to cosponsor the Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023!

Tech Team Updates for April 2023

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

EBRI Finds Ongoing Employer Support for Benefits

A recent study by the Employee Benefits Research Institute (EBRI) found continuing enthusiasm among employers concerning sponsorship of worker health insurance.