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.
Knox-Keene Impact on Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)
January 29, 202620 California Health Facilities Cited for Violating State Laws
January 26, 2026Introducing Our Carrier Portfolio Now Live On Word & Brown Website
January 16, 2026Tech Team Updates for January 2026
January 16, 2026Start the Year Right: Health Plan Compliance and Education
January 14, 2026FEATURED ARTICLE
Push for Single Payer Temporarily Over – But Likely to Return
Timeline of Single Payer AB 1400 in California legislature.
SMS Push Notification Best Practices for Insurance Agents
If you're looking to increase engagement with clients through SMS marketing and push notifications, read this article to learn about the best practices for your agency.
Two New Bonuses Announced by UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare has announced two broker bonus programs beginning April 1, 2022.
Large Group Carrier Spotlight: Cigna
If you want to expand your Large Group sales, or if you’re exploring new carriers for your larger group California clients, Word & Brown can help. Our partnership with Cigna offers you a choice of networks, a variety of plan options, and Cigna’s reputation for innovation.
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.
Tech Team Updates for March 2022
It’s time, again, for the latest “news you can use” concerning Ease, the online enrollment platform for health insurance brokers focused on the 2-250 employee marketplace. Here’s what’s new for March.