Talent Acquisition Trends

On June 27, 2023

It’s no secret that the world of talent acquisition is constantly evolving. In the post-pandemic world, we are seeing constantly changing trends amongst the new generations of job seekers and companies are finding it more and more difficult to source quality candidates for all types of roles. With 97 million new jobs expected to be […]

PCORI Fees for Self-Insured Medical Plans

On June 27, 2023

Updated Form 720 Issued | Fees Due 7/31/23 Under the ACA, all medical plans are responsible for paying the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI or PCOR) fees to the IRS, based on the average number of plan participants in the reporting plan year. If the medical plan is insured, the insurance carrier pays the fee […]

SummaCare: Announcing Broker Central & Other Updates

On June 23, 2023

SummaCare Broker Central: We’re excited to launch Broker Central – our new online portal which provides 24/7 access to SummaCare Commercial Group quoting and book of business maintenance by allowing adds, terms and changes. This portal will replace the need to log into Plan Central for these updates. Contact Broker Services for information on how […]

Anthem: Smart Shoppers Can Earn Cash Rewards

On June 21, 2023

Many common medical services are shoppable, and price does not always equal quality. When employees choose high-quality, convenient, in-network locations for common medical care, they save money, and with the Anthem Smart Shopper program they can also earn a cash reward. Anthem Smart Shopper is available to any fully insured Anthem group. Anthem also has […]

Medical Mutual: Erie County Chamber Added as COSE Benefit Plan Affiliate Chamber

On June 20, 2023

Effective Aug. 1, 2023, the Erie County Chamber of Commerce is a new affiliate chamber under the COSE Benefit Plan. Therefore, Erie County Chamber members located in Erie, Huron and Sandusky counties will now be offered their exclusive chamber affiliate plan for access to the COSE Benefit Plan. An Erie County Chamber membership and COSE […]