Improved Payment Processing Coming Soon

On December 16, 2024

As your general agency, ExpressLink offers comprehensive services, support, and resources to help you effectively sell insurance products and serve your clients. This includes access to multiple insurance carriers, expertise and guidance, administrative support, and more. Our team of experts in medical insurance, ancillary, and worksite benefits provides hands-on experience and the support necessary for […]

On December 10, 2024

The Affordable Care Act created an annual assessment of health insurance carriers and self-insured group health plans to help fund the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI). Often referred to as the PCORI fee, health insurance carriers pay it on behalf of their fully insured group health plan clients. However, employers who offer self-funded and level-funded […]

On December 10, 2024

Staying on top of compliance requirements throughout the year can be challenging. As you and your clients prepare for the New Year, reviewing and updating your policies and procedures to ensure they align with the latest regulations is essential. Employers saw a number of “hot button” topics in 2024 and will continue to see them […]

On December 3, 2024

Medical Mutual is pleased to announce that an agreement has been reached with Summa Health System.

On December 3, 2024

With the safe harbor set to expire on December 31, 2024, many questions have arisen about what will happen to telehealth coverage under HDHP plans in the future.

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.

News & Updates

Improved Payment Processing Coming Soon

IRS Releases 2024-2025 PCORI Fees

Navigating HR Compliance – Notable 2024 Rulings

MMO: Summa Health System Will Remain in Medical Mutual Networks

What’s Going On With Telemedicine and Qualified High Deductible Health Plans?

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