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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.

COVID-19 Carrier Testing Coverage

We recently completed a survey of our California carriers to determine how they may be covering lab tests or over-the-county test for COVID-19.

CaliforniaChoice Offers Special Underwriting Promo thru 12/2/2024

We are making it easy for groups with Cigna + Oscar direct coverage to move to CaliforniaChoice! A special underwriting promotion is available for 7/1/2024-12/1/2024 new business effective dates.

Cigna: Plans, Networks, and Extras Your Large Group Clients Want

If you have Large Group clients (with 101-249 or more lives) looking for more than just quality health care, talk with us about Cigna. It delivers health and so much more.

An Important Message from CaliforniaChoice Regarding Cigna + Oscar

An important portfolio change will begin with the January 1, 2025, effective date for CaliforniaChoice.

ACA’s Annual PCORI Fee Filing – Due by July 31

Health plans must again file the annual PCORI Fee, due 7/31.24. But there's good news for employers with fully insured plans — there's almost nothing to do! Paul Roberts’ latest column covers everything you need to know about who files, the details of PCORI fees, and exceptions for certain plans.

Tech Team Updates for July 2024

We’re offering more Tech Team Updates this month on news you can use concerning Ease and Employee Navigator. It’s the online enrollment platform for health insurance brokers working in the 2-250 employee marketplace.

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.