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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.

Navigating Aetna's 2026 ACA Plan Updates

October 24, 2025

TPA Contact Resources
October 22, 2025

5 Ways Technology Can Simplify Your Groups’ Open Enrollments
October 22, 2025

Tech Team Updates for October 2025
October 20, 2025

KFF Forecasts 11% Rise in Small Business Insurance Premiums for 2026
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Understanding ACA Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) Rebate Requirements and Employer Options

Updated on: September 17, 2025 | by Paul Roberts, REBC, Sr. Director, Education and Market Development | California&Nevada

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.

Word & Brown Hosts Post-Election Conversation with NAHU CEO Janet Trautwein

Updated on: November 29, 2022 | By Alex Strautman | California & Nevada

Paul Roberts, Word & Brown’s Senior Director of Education and Market Development, hosted a conversation this month with Janet Trautwein, CEO of the National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU), concerning the results of the November 2022 election.

3 Digital Marketing Trends for Health Insurance Brokers in 2023

Updated on: November 29, 2022 | By Kalup Alexander | California & Nevada

We will unpack three specific strategies that health insurance brokers and agencies can leverage for digital marketing success in 2023.

Anthem Small Group Bonus Continues through January 2023

Updated on: November 22, 2022 | By Word & Brown General Agency | Nevada

Small Group brokers in Nevada can earn a tiered bonus on Small Group Affordable Care Act (ACA), Association Health Plan (AHP), and Anthem Balanced Funding (ABF) Medical cases with an effective date between October 1, 2022, and January 31, 2023.

Tech Team Updates for November 2022

Updated on: November 03, 2022 | By Word & Brown General Agency | California & Nevada

The Tech Team Updates for this month offer more news you can use concerning Ease, the online enrollment platform for health insurance brokers working in the 2-250 employee marketplace.

Market Update: ACA Family Glitch Fix Final Rule – Compliance Considerations

Updated on: November 03, 2022 | By Paul Roberts | California & Nevada

The recent fix of the ACA’s Family Glitch brings important health plan affordability changes to employees and their dependents. It also raises questions and concerns about employer-sponsored coverage and on-exchange Individual and Family Plan (IFP) coverage.

Earn More in 2023 With Aetna Small Group Producer Program

Updated on: November 01, 2022 | By Word & Brown General Agency | California

Aetna is offering California brokers the opportunity to earn more on Small Group sales in 2023.

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