From ExpressLink | October 2023

 

New ACA Coverage Affordability Percentage for 2024

The Affordable Care Act’s “affordability percentage” for group health insurance coverage just nose-dived for 2024, and the change will significantly impact... Read More

Medicare Part D Creditable Coverage Notice Deadline October 15th

Each year, group health plans that offer access to pharmacy benefits must notify all plan participants who are eligible for Medicare ... Read More


UPDATE: Upcoming GAG Clause Attestation Requirement

On or before December 31, 2023, group health plan sponsors must formally attest that their plan network and provider contracts do not include gag clauses ... Read More

Teaming Up with HR for People Management

There are many important skills that make a successful manager – experience, knowledge, delivering results. Unless you are a department of one, there is another key component to managing...Read More



 

Anthem

SOCA MEWA Expands Chamber List

The Southern Ohio Chamber Alliance (SOCA) Benefit Plan is a self-funded solution for small Ohio employers and sole proprietors. The SOCA Benefit Plan lets eligible ... Read More

L&D Clients Will Be Administered Separately

In preparation for the move to The Standard, we are consolidating our Life and Disability business onto a single Anthem enrollment and billing system... Read More

The Hartford

RTQi - A Real Solution with Fast Results

From the initial quote request to the final quote delivery, RTQi from The Hartford streamlines implementation and improves broker and employer experiences... Read More

Medical Mutual of Ohio

No Surprises Act - Pharmacy Reporting for Small Groups

Section 204 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA) requires health insurers to share certain data related to prescription drugs and healthcare spending ... Read More

Partnership Provides WW Discount and Free Scale

Through a partnership with WeightWatchers®, Medical Mutual members a can take advantage of savings of almost 50% on a monthly membership... Read More

Ohio Farm Bureau

Updated List of Included SIC Codes

The Ohio Farm Bureau Health Benefits Plan is available to sole proprietors and employers in the agricultural economic sector... Read More

SummaCare

MEWA Renewals, Broker Central and Bonuses

The deadline for submission of changes or additions to renewing MEWA plans is fast approaching! Coordinate changes to plan designs, networks or ancillary products... Read More

 
 
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