Remember to Offer COBRA and FMLA Participants the Chance to Change Elections During Open Enrollment

On November 25, 2024

Many plan sponsors do not realize that all COBRA participants must be offered the same open enrollment opportunities as active health plan participants. They also need to receive copies of all open enrollment materials and notices when it comes to medical, dental, and vision coverage.

On November 21, 2024

SummaCare has been providing complementary COBRA notification/administration services, in conjunction with HealthEquity, to our larger (20+ enrolled contracts) Commercial fully-insured employer groups (non-MEWA) for many years. Effective January 1, 2025, SummaCare will be converting those services over to MyCobraPlan – A Division of Navia Benefit Solutions.

On November 19, 2024

The 2025 SOCA MEWA, Ohio Farm Bureau MEWA, as well as the ACA and Anthem Balanced Funding applications are all available now in FormFire and Easy Apps. Anthem's fillable versions are also available.

On November 18, 2024

What does this mean for employers? For now, the increase in the overtime threshold scheduled to become effective on January 1, 2025, will NOT go into effect.

On November 18, 2024

An annual compliance deadline is approaching for employers offering their employees group health insurance.

On November 15, 2024

The holiday season, while often celebrated as a time of joy and togetherness, can also bring stress and unique challenges for employees. we highlight some of the many ways organizations can focus on supporting their teams.

On November 12, 2024

Fully-integrated, consumer-directed products available through SummaCare's partnership with HealthEquity, SummaCare's Broker Bonuses, and SummaCare's Captive Product

On November 12, 2024

For the 2024 tax filing year, Anthem will prepare the 1094B and 1095B forms as we have in the past and post them to the employer’s portal in Employer Access for the 2024 tax filing year.

On November 6, 2024

Beginning with January 1, 2025 effective dates and later for NEW BUSINESS, Anthem will update their commission for sub-champion, sub-advantage and standard agents who work through Anthem's wholesaler partners.

On November 5, 2024

Medical Mutual is pleased to release an FAQ document that addresses key questions about its acquisition of Paramount, aiming to provide clarity on various aspects of the acquisition, including its impact on commercial customers, integration plans and operational changes.

Remember to Offer COBRA and FMLA Participants the Chance to Change Elections During Open Enrollment

SummaCare: COBRA Notification Services Vendor Change Effective January 1

2025 SOCA MEWA and OFB MEWA Applications Now in FormFire and EasyApps

Federal Court Vacates DOL’s Final Overtime Rule Nationwide

The Deadline for Gag Clause Attestations Is Coming, and Clients Need a Plan

Supporting Employees Throughout the Holidays: Prioritizing Mental Health and Giving Back

SummaCare: Lower HRA, HSA and FSA Fees with SummaCare and HealthEquity

Anthem: SOCA MEWA and Ohio Farm Bureau MEWA to File 1094/1095 Data Electronically

Anthem: Increases Small Group 2-50 Commissions – SOCA MEWA, Ohio Farm Bureau MEWA and Anthem Balanced Funding for effective dates of 1/1/25 and later

MMO: UPDATED: Answering Your Questions About Medical Mutual’s Acquisition of Paramount