CAA Gag Clause Attestation: Action May be Required by 12/31

On July 27, 2023

The Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) of 2021 prohibits health plans and carriers from entering into agreements with healthcare providers, third-party administrators (TPAs), or other service providers that would prevent disclosures of cost or certain other information to plan participants, plan sponsors, and other entities (the “gag clause prohibition”). The FAQs issued on February 23rd explain […]

FEDERAL DEPARTMENTS ISSUE PROPOSED MENTAL HEALTH PARITY RULES UNDER MHPAEA

On July 26, 2023

The federal government recently released proposed regulations related to the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA). The MHPAEA, one of the most misunderstood federal healthcare laws, prohibits “group health plans and health insurance issuers that provide mental health or substance use disorder benefits from imposing less favorable benefit limitations on those benefits than […]

Medical Mutual: Medicare Advantage Certification

On July 25, 2023

Medical Mutual of Ohio has announced that Annual Medicare Advantage training opened for certification before the Annual Enrollment Period. Make sure to log in to MyBrokerLink to begin your training. To log in and begin, follow these steps: You can also get a preview of our 2024 Medicare Advantage plans and access to tools and […]

Return to Office

On July 17, 2023

With the COVID-19 pandemic officially ending in May, many organizations are now rethinking their remote policies and looking to bring employees back to the office more frequently, and on a consistent schedule. However, many employees still value the remote work flexibility and are pushing back against these mandates. As such, employers need to consider the […]

The Hartford: Provide Your Clients with a Full Benefits Package

On July 12, 2023

Your Small Business clients are likely shopping and reviewing their benefits packages. The Hartford can provide benefits: • At no additional cost to the employer• On a guarantee issue basis• With HSA compatible options• With a very low participation requirement of only four (4) enrollees Critical Illness insurance, Accident insurance, and Hospital Indemnity insurance plans […]

Anthem: SOCA MEWA Chamber List

On July 11, 2023

Making sure your clients have access to a health plan that helps keep their employees healthy while balancing the health of their business is important. The Southern Ohio Chamber Alliance plan offers benefits that work together to improve whole-person health while offering flexibility and cost savings to meet the needs of each unique employer. See […]