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Q3 Rate Actions, American Rescue Plan Webinar, Industry News, and More!
Wednesday April 07th, 2021Blue Shield Announces Q3 Rate Actions and Underwriting Updates Blue Shield has announced a statewide average rate action of 1.2% for the third quarter of 2021 for all plans and rating regions. The cumulative rate action for groups renewing in Q3 2021 is 1%, reflecting the preceding four quarter’s rate actions combined. New Business Submission ...Read moreThink large, think Dickerson, and let us help you with your large groups!
Tuesday March 30th, 2021Don’t forget to think large, think Dickerson Dickerson Insurance Services is proud to be able to help our broker community put together their small groups with the highest level of customer service and accuracy. And we’re also eager to provide this level of attention to your large groups. Think large, think Dickerson, and let us ...Read moreKaiser and Molina Discuss American Rescue Plan’s Effect on Marketplace
Wednesday March 24th, 20212021 Broker Bonus is LIVE! Cigna + Oscar's 2021 bonus program rewards you for going BIG this year. Earn a $350 bonus for every Cigna+Oscar group with four (4) or more enrolled employees. Small group policies in California service areas with effective dates from 4/1/2021 to 12/15/2021 are eligible for this program. Call your Dickerson ...Read moreCongress Passes the American Rescue Act
Wednesday March 17th, 2021Stimulus Package Includes Health and Welfare Benefits Relevant to Employers Congress has passed, and President Biden has signed, the American Rescue Plan Act, 2021 (ARPA), the third COVID-19 stimulus bill. This new $1.9 trillion stimulus package includes several health and welfare benefits-related provisions relevant to employers and plan sponsors, including: Extending and Enhancing FFCRA Paid Leave Increasing ...Read moreKaiser Announces Relaxed DE9C, Payroll, and Participation Requirements!
Wednesday March 10th, 2021Kaiser Announces Latest Small Group Requirements Relaxed DE 9C and payroll requirements — New small groups with 6+ enrolling subscribers aren’t required to submit a DE 9C or payroll documentation.* Reduced payroll requirements for startup businesses — New small groups with fewer than 6 enrolling subscribers that do not yet have a DE 9C for a ...Read moreIntroducing Dickerson University, our Brand New Webinar Series!
Wednesday March 03rd, 2021Introducing Dickerson University, our brand new webinar series 2021 is in full force, and as we inch toward life as we knew it before COVID-19, it’s still very much a part of our lives. This is why we’ve decided to create a new webinar series: Dickerson University. With COVID-19 still present, navigating compliance rules and ...Read moreTake advantage of Anthem’s 2021 Rate Pass and no DE9C promotion!
Wednesday February 24th, 2021Take advantage of Anthem's 2021 Rate Pass and no DE9C promotion! This year, it will be easier to sell Anthem, and you should take advantage of this opportunity! For Q2 2021, Anthem received a rate pass, and from 1/1/21 effective dates onward, Anthem is offering a DE9C promotion. Q2 2021 Rate Pass Quarterly Rate Change ...Read moreCigna + Oscar’s exciting expansion, Covered California’s special enrollment period now open!
Wednesday February 17th, 2021Cigna + Oscar plans are expanding to a region near you! Dickerson is excited to share that Cigna + Oscar are taking their member-centric, small group health plans to the Bay Area, Central Coast, Greater Sacramento, Inland Empire, LA/OC, North Bay, and San Diego regions with April 1, 2021 effective dates. The Cigna + Oscar ...Read moreNew Partnership Brings Best of Cigna Plus Oscar, Carrier Updates, News and More!
Wednesday February 10th, 2021Dickerson is proud to introduce Cigna + Oscar to our offerings! Dickerson is excited to now offer a new carrier option to our brokers: introducing Cigna + Oscar. We’re now a contracted GA with Cigna + Oscar, and are eager to help you put together these groups! The Cigna + Oscar partnership brings the best ...Read moreEarn CE Credits with Dickerson, Covered CA Extends Open Enrollment & More!
Wednesday February 03rd, 2021Don’t miss out on opportunities to learn and earn CE credits with Dickerson As we look onto 2021, Dickerson is happy to roll out a series of webinars to keep you informed and also credentialed. Be sure to look at our calendar of upcoming events, which includes CE courses hosted by our very own Dave ...Read more