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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.

California Employers Without Retirement Plans Must Enroll in State Program by 6/30/2022

California employers with 5+ employees that do not already sponsor a retirement plan must begin participating in a state-run retirement program called CalSavers by June 30. Here’s what employers need to know.

A Deep Dive into California “Single Payer”

California's most-recent attempt to pass "single payer" legislation in California failed, for the sixth time, in January 2022. Learn about California's recent AB 1400 proposal, and take a deeper dive into "single payer" methodology for Californians and the country.

Employee References and Information for IRS Form 1095-A, 1095-B, and 1095-C

By February, most taxpayers have received one or more IRS Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax forms providing information about the health coverage they maintained and/or were offered during the previous year. Here’s what you need to know, and how to help employees with these forms.

Employee References and Health Insurance Compliance Considerations for 2022

Start the year off with helpful tips and employee-facing resources to explain the Affordable Care Act IRS reporting Forms 1095 and considerations employees should make before deciding to waive employer-sponsored health coverage in 2022.

Federal Broker Commission Disclosure Requirements in the Group Market – Update

The DOL has released long-awaited clarification on the new federal law that requires brokers to disclose commissions to clients in advance of a sale beginning 12/27/2021. Here is what you need to know.

Broker Commission Disclosure

A new federal law, effective 12/27/2021, requires brokers to disclose their commissions to clients of all sizes, in writing, in advance of a sale. Here's what you need to know, and how to comply with the law.

COBRA Premium Payments During COVID

The IRS, DOL, and Treasury recently provided new guidance and updates regarding the disregarded timeframes for COBRA premium payments during the ongoing COVID-19 "outbreak period." Learn what’s changed.