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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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California's New Health Insurance Bills in 2024

In year two of the 2023-2024 legislative session, legislators face a full agenda, including Single Payer (again), Medical Loss Ratio on Dental, Covered California expansion, Cost Sharing, Provider Directories, and more. Check out a summary from W&B’s Paul Roberts.

Offer Free COBRA or ERISA Wrap (SPD) Services to Your Clients

For groups with 20+ employees enrolled in Medical through Word & Brown, we offer you a choice of zero-cost COBRA administration or free ERISA Summary Plan Description (SPD/wrap) administration services. If your groups choose ERISA services, they can “buy up” for Form 5500 filing services.

Get Ready for Peak Season With Health Net

Health Net's Peak Season Incentive Program1 gives you a lot to look forward to from September 2024 through January 2025 new business effective dates.

What a WOW!

If you were not among the thousands of registrants for this year’s Week of Webinars, check out Paul Roberts’s summary of the just-concluded annual Continuing Education program. It included 12 courses covering a broad range of topics of interest to brokers and others.

CAA 2023 RxDC Carrier Reference – Submission Deadline June 1st, 2024

This resource is a reference of fully insured carriers’ approaches to facilitating the CAA Rx Data Collection requirement for/with their group plans, due 6/1/2024.

Let’s Get Phygital: 5 Ways to Blend Physical & Digital Client Interactions

In this article, we will examine five ways insurance brokers and agencies can combine physical and digital work elements to improve both client and office engagement.

Transform Your Health Insurance Business with Video Content Marketing

Video content marketing is more than a trend; it's becoming the top method to promote your insurance business. Discover how video marketing can transform your business.