The Affordable Care Act requires Medical Loss Ratio rebates when health plans fall short of required minimum spending on care and activities to improve the quality of care. Get details on 2024 rebates due in September in Paul Roberts’s new column.
Introducing Our Carrier Portfolio Now Live On Word & Brown Website
January 16, 2026Tech Team Updates for January 2026
January 16, 2026Start the Year Right: Health Plan Compliance and Education
January 14, 2026Nevada Carrier Partner Updates
January 12, 2026Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drugs Discussing Possible Partnership with Humana
December 30, 2025FEATURED ARTICLE
Introducing Our Carrier Portfolio Now Live On Word & Brown Website
We’re excited to announce our new Carrier Portfolio is now live at wordandbrown.com, and it’s designed to make your life easier.
Knox-Keene Impact on Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)
If you have been selling employee benefits in California, you are probably familiar with state’s Knox-Keene Health Care Service Plan Act, which regulates health care service plans and managed care organizations like HMOs.
Tech Team Updates for January 2026
The Tech Team Updates for this month offer more news you can use concerning Ease and its transition to Employee Navigator, which is continuing in 2026.
Start the Year Right: Health Plan Compliance and Education
January sets the tone for group health plan compliance and employee understanding. This column covers annual group size determinations, year-long settings, and why January is perfect for reinforcing benefits education as employees tackle new deductibles and rising health care costs.
Nevada Carrier Partner Updates
Here’s an overview of recent updates from our carrier partners. For details on any specific update, click on the related link.
California Carrier Partner Updates
Here’s an overview of recent updates from our carrier partners. For details on any specific update, click on the related link.
Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drugs Discussing Possible Partnership with Humana
Discover how Mark Cuban’s Cost Plus Drugs and Humana are exploring a potential partnership to lower prescription drug costs and simplify the pharmacy experience, including direct-to-employer programs through Humana’s CenterWell health services.