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.
California Carrier Partner Updates
September 08, 2025“One Big Beautiful Bill” Impact on ACA Premiums, Other Programs
September 02, 2025Employee Navigator FAQs
August 26, 2025Tech Team Updates for August 2025
August 20, 2025FEATURED ARTICLE
Large Group Carrier Spotlight: Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente Offers Your Large Group Clients a Fully Integrated Health Care System
Humana Offering Specialty Growth Bonus
You can earn a bonus on your multi-line Ancillary product sales all year long from Humana.
Blue Shield of California Offers Small Business Bonus
Blue Shield of California’s 2022-2023 Small Business Incentive Program offers you the opportunity to earn more when enrolling members in Blue Shield products. There are no complicated tiers or required calculations.
Facebook: Meta Ad Targeting Updates
Earlier this year, Facebook/Meta announced it will remove Detailed Targeting options that relate to topics some users might view as sensitive. Here is a list of potential targeting options that may no longer be available.
California Extends Workplace Pandemic Rules
In spite of improved COVID-19 numbers in California (as compared to earlier in 2022), the state’s Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board extended the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS), which were set to expire on May 6.
Congress Considering $2 Billion Cut to COVID-19 Funds
After failing to negotiate a bipartisan deal with Congress for additional COVID-19 vaccines, testing, and aid, the White House and Congress are now considering a reallocation of funds previously authorized.
Fixing the ACA’s Family Glitch
There’s renewed attention on fixing the “family glitch” for employees seeking affordable coverage for a spouse and/or dependents through a state exchange. Find out about the controversial White House “fix” being advocated.