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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.

Blue Shield of California Delivers More Options for Large Groups

Blue Shield offers limited HMO, full HMO, narrow and full PPO, EPO, and HSA networks. You can even offer two HMO plans with one PPO and one HSA – all through a single program.

ERISA Turns 50 - Reflections and Reform Recommendations from NABIP

As ERISA marks its 50th anniversary, federal lawmakers are considering significant changes to align the law with today’s health benefits landscape. Paul Roberts summarizes NABIP’s advocacy for responsible ERISA reform and its responses to legislators' requests for commentary on the law.

WOW 2024: 12 Courses, 7 Days, an Easy Way to Earn CE

Word & Brown's WOW: June 3-11, 2024. 12 CE Courses in 7 days, exclusively for CA brokers. Earn up to 12 of 24 required CE Credits for license renewal.