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.
Kaiser Permanente Plus - KP Plus - Available for 2026 Quoting
September 16, 2025California Carrier Partner Updates
September 08, 2025“One Big Beautiful Bill” Impact on ACA Premiums, Other Programs
September 02, 2025Employee Navigator FAQs
August 26, 2025FEATURED ARTICLE
Understanding ACA Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) Rebate Requirements and Employer Options
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.
California Law Fertility and IVF Coverage
California’s infertility and IVF mandate for fully insured plans just got a last-minute extension to January 1, 2026. The Legislature approved the change via a late-June budget trailer bill. Here’s what benefits professionals need to know about the delay — and what hasn’t changed.
Kaiser Permanente Plus - KP Plus - Available for 2026 Quoting
Competitively priced KP Plus plans offer members access to top-rated care from Kaiser Permanente plus licensed providers outside the Kaiser Permanente network.
Medicare Part D Notices - What Brokers Need to Know for 2025 and 2026
Medicare Part D creditable coverage notices are due October 14, 2025. IRA changes and a new CMS test impact employer plans. Fully insured carriers handle statuses, but self-funded and level-funded employers must confirm theirs. Resources are available to assist fully-insured clients.
Word & Brown Power Hour
Join us for the Word & Brown Power Hour as we break down Q1 2026 rates, updates, and strategies you can put to work right away.
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.
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.