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PCORI Fee Reminder: Who Files, How Much, and What’s Due by July 31

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.

Ranking the Best CRM Options for Insurance Brokers

CRM can transform how insurance professionals or agencies operate. Choosing the right CRM software is vital. Let's explore your options.

Proposed Criminal Charges for Brokers Committing ACA Fraud

Kaiser Health News reported last week on a proposal by Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) to criminally charge health insurance brokers who fraudulently enroll consumers in Affordable Care Act (ACA) health plans.

COVID-19 Carrier Testing Coverage

We recently completed a survey of our California carriers to determine how they may be covering lab tests or over-the-county test for COVID-19.

CaliforniaChoice Offers Special Underwriting Promo thru 12/2/2024

We are making it easy for groups with Cigna + Oscar direct coverage to move to CaliforniaChoice! A special underwriting promotion is available for 7/1/2024-12/1/2024 new business effective dates.

Cigna: Plans, Networks, and Extras Your Large Group Clients Want

If you have Large Group clients (with 101-249 or more lives) looking for more than just quality health care, talk with us about Cigna. It delivers health and so much more.

An Important Message from CaliforniaChoice Regarding Cigna + Oscar

An important portfolio change will begin with the January 1, 2025, effective date for CaliforniaChoice.

Tech Team Updates for July 2024

We’re offering more Tech Team Updates this month on news you can use concerning Ease and Employee Navigator. It’s the online enrollment platform for health insurance brokers working in the 2-250 employee marketplace.