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Starting January 1, 2026, SB 729 requires California health plans to cover infertility diagnosis and treatment. Large Group plans must include these benefits, while Small Group plans must offer them. See below for details on benefits and riders available with our Small Group carriers.

Word & Brown is committed to keeping brokers informed about evolving rules, regulations, and carrier services. Recently, we surveyed carrier partners to provide a detailed overview of newborn services coverage, organized by carrier, with support available through Word & Brown representatives.

If you have been selling employee benefits in California, you are probably familiar with the state’s Knox-Keene Health Care Service Plan Act, which regulates health care service plans and managed care organizations like HMOs.

Word & Brown has compiled a list of contact information and service listings for Third-Party Administrator (TPA) providers.

Nevada carriers must notify CMS and Medicare-eligible employees annually if group health plan drug coverage meets Medicare Part D standards. This guide lists non-creditable plans; others are creditable. Applies at case install or renewal within 60 days.

California carriers must notify CMS and Medicare-eligible employees annually if group health plan drug coverage meets Medicare Part D standards. This guide lists non-creditable plans; others are creditable. Applies at case install or renewal within 60 days.

University of California San Diego (UCSD Health) has posted an important update to its provider network for 2026.