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Here is a snapshot of updates and news you can use from our Nevada carrier, health plan, and administrator partners. For details, click on the related link (if any) or contact your Nevada team.

Medical, Ancillary, and Bonus Information

• Multiple Medical and Ancillary Carriers
  • Q4 Quoting: All Medical and Ancillary carriers are now quoting for Q4 2025 and some are available for quoting Q1 2026. Get a jump on your approaching renewals – and new business – during peak season. Login now or contact us for quote assistance.
• Aetna​
  • Improved AFA Options: Starting with 9/1/2025 effective and renewal dates, Aetna is making changes to Aetna Funding Advantage (AFA) plans. Download the latest materials for details.
  • $400 Employer Credit: When your clients choose an AFA plan, they can earn a $400 employer credit for each enrolled employee in groups of 2-100. Get details in the AFA flyer.
• Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield​
  • Affordable Care Act (ACA) Alternatives: Mona, Josh, and Peter welcome your outreach to discuss ACA alternatives, including Anthem Association Health Plan (AHP) and Anthem Balanced Funding (ABF) plans.
  • AHP Coverage: Speaking of AHPs, Anthem offers coverage to members of the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, affiliate members of the Tahoe Chamber of Commerce, and members of the Elko Area Chamber of Commerce. Download the brochure for details.
• Delta Dental​
  • Quoting Reminder: As quoting heats up for Q4, now is a good time to remind you that – since last year – Word & Brown quotes only Delta Dental’s top-selling, employer-sponsored plans. That doesn’t mean reduced choice, though. There are dozens of HMO and PPO options available. Contact us for more information.
• Prominence Health Plan​​
  • Small Group Bonus: You can still earn a $500 bonus from Prominence Health for each Small Group written with an effective date through 12/1/2025. Your clients could also be eligible for an Employer Welcome Premium Credit of up to $2,500 on groups of 2-50. Download the Prominence flyer for details or contact us for details.
  • New Builders Alliance Options: Prominence PPO Select and PPO Freedom Association Health Plans (AHPs) are now Nevada Builders Alliance options. Download the flyer or contact us for information.
  • Other AHP Options: Prominence continues to offer AHP coverage to multiple groups, including members of the Northern Nevada Dental Society, Southern Nevada Dental Society, Washoe County Medical Society, and the Reno + Sparks Chamber of Commerce. Download plan-specific info from W&B’s online Insurance Forms Library.