December 23, 2020
AgencyProvidence joins with Cigna to provide greater access to providers nationwide
Providence Health Plan is pleased to announce that we have entered into an agreement with Cigna Payer Solutions to provide nationwide access to the Cigna PPO Network1 for Providence employers with members who reside or travel outside Providence’s core service area. The new relationship will be effective mid-2021 for small and large group fully-insured and self-insured employers. […]
December 21, 2020
AgencyTrump rule says health plans must disclose costs up front
Trump rule says health plans must disclose costs up front Trying to pull back the veil on health care costs to encourage competition, the Trump administration on Thursday finalized a requirement for insurers to tell consumers up front the actual prices for common tests and procedures.
December 21, 2020
AgencyMillions of Americans have lost health insurance in this pandemic-driven recession
Millions of Americans have lost health insurance in this pandemic-driven recession Amid historic levels of unemployment, as many as 12 million Americans may have lost their health insurance since February, according to a study by the Economic Policy Institute.
December 16, 2020
AgencyResearch: COVID is driving employees to make benefit changes this year
Research: COVID is driving employees to make benefit changes this year Open Enrollment has been a heavy lift for employers this year, as many HR and benefits leaders have ramped up efforts to engage and encourage employees to pay attention to offerings during a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic. But the good news is that employees, too, are taking […]
November 23, 2020
AgencyOregon joins ‘Get Covered 2021’ health insurance campaign
Oregon joins ‘Get Covered 2021’ health insurance campaign SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The state of Oregon announced Thursday it is joining the national Get Covered 2021 campaign, spearheaded by Get Covered America, Covered California, and the Kentucky Health Benefit Exchange. Read more.
November 9, 2020
Agency2021 Medicare Part B Premiums Increase as Federal Benefits Open Season Begins
2021 Medicare Part B Premiums Increase as Federal Benefits Open Season Begins The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced that the 2021 Medicare Part B standard monthly premium will increase by $3.90 from $144.60 in 2020 to $148.50 in 2021.
October 30, 2020
AgencyKey ObamaCare premiums drop for 3rd straight year
Key ObamaCare premiums drop for 3rd straight year Average ObamaCare premiums will decline by 2% for the 2021 year for a benchmark plan, the Trump administration announced, marking the third straight year of declines. Premiums for the benchmark plan have declined by 8% on the HealthCare.gov platform over the three-year period since the 2018 plan […]
October 30, 2020
AgencyCOVID-19 vaccines must be covered at no cost, CMS says
COVID-19 vaccines must be covered at no cost, CMS says The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is mandating that all Americans have access to a COVID-19 vaccine, when it becomes available, at no out-of-pocket cost. The agency’s interim final rule makes clear that private insurers must cover the vaccine at no charge to beneficiaries. […]
October 30, 2020
AgencyTrump rule says health plans must disclose costs up front
Trump rule says health plans must disclose costs up front Trying to pull back the veil on health care costs to encourage competition, the Trump administration on Thursday finalized a requirement for insurers to tell consumers up front the actual prices for common tests and procedures. A major health insurance industry group said the regulation […]
October 28, 2020
AgencyHow to bridge the health insurance knowledge gap for younger employees
How to bridge the health insurance knowledge gap for younger employees With the passage of the Affordable Care Act, young adults were able to stay on their parents health insurance plans until the age of 26. But once they get their own health insurance, many young employees make common and costly mistakes because they don’t […]