January 27, 2021
AgencyBiden Administration plans to expand COBRA, ACA premium subsidies
The Biden Administration’s coronavirus relief plan seeks to expand healthcare coverage during the pandemic by increasing and extending COBRA and Affordable Care Act premium subsidies and supporting veterans’ healthcare coverage through the Veteran Health Administration, the American Rescue Plan summary explained. “I look forward to working with members of Congress from both parties to move […]
January 27, 2021
AgencyWith Biden, you could get a ‘stimulus check’ for health insurance
With Biden, you could get a ‘stimulus check’ for health insurance If another stimulus check just isn’t enough to get your finances through the pandemic, how about cheaper health insurance? President Joe Biden, looking for additional ways to help Americans through COVID-19’s devastating winter wave, isn’t wasting any time on a massive new aid package. […]
January 12, 2021
AgencyHospitals must now post prices online (in consumer-friendly format). Here’s how you can benefit
Hospitals must now post prices online (in consumer-friendly format). Here’s how you can benefit Maybe you’re familiar with a common quirk of health insurance coverage: Not knowing the cost of services until after the fact. A new price transparency rule that took effect Jan. 1 is an effort to change that. Basically, hospitals are now […]
January 12, 2021
AgencyBrokers’ critical role: Health care professionals and disability insurance
Brokers’ critical role: Health care professionals and disability insurance The new normal for brokers is assisting their clients with benefits that work in our changing world. One priority is helping health care professionals ensure their income protecting disability insurance policies are up to date. The COVID-19 crisis has taken a toll on people all over […]
January 5, 2021
AgencyThe IRS allows customers to complete a once-per lifetime transfer from an IRA account to an HSA
The IRS allows customers to complete a once-per lifetime transfer from an IRA account to an HSA When Transferring Funds From an IRA to an HSA The IRS allows customers to complete a once-per-lifetime transfer from an IRA account to an HSA. Below are a few of the details to know when considering this transaction. […]
January 4, 2021
AgencyOregon extends telehealth agreement for health insurance plans
Oregon extends telehealth agreement for health insurance plans The state of Oregon has reached an agreement with several health insurance companies to continue providing expanded telehealth options through at least June 30, 2021. The agreement follows guidance issued by the Department of Consumer and Business Services and the Oregon Health Authority in late March requiring […]
January 4, 2021
AgencyNo more surprise medical bills. What will that mean for insurance premiums?
No more surprise medical bills. What will that mean for insurance premiums? Congress has finally done something about surprise medical bills — those unexpected charges from out-of-network health care providers that can add up to tens of thousands of dollars. Lawmakers tucked a provision banning the surprise bills into the $900 billion coronavirus relief package […]
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.