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Dickerson Update June 18 – Rate Release, 2020 Marketplace Agent Bonuses, Payroll and HR Solutions, Updates and More!
Health Net shares initial rate release for Q4 2020 Health Net released Q4 2020 rate changes for Small Group! Here’s a full summary on what to expect: Medical: Q4 2020 small business rates will have a 0.7% increase for PPO and EnhancedCare PPO plans, and a 2.7% decrease for HMO and HSP plans Plan designs are ...Read moreDickerson Update, June 11 – Anthem Issues Premium Credits to Employers, Return to Work Tips, and More!
Anthem announces plans to issue premium credits to employer groups, renewal rate hold for Dental and Vision, and new commission program Premium Credits To provide support and financial relief to employers and members during COVID-19, Anthem decided to issue premium credits to fully-insured Large Groups, Small Groups, and National Accounts with medical and/or dental plans based ...Read moreDickerson Update, June 4 – Anthem’s New Commission Program, Aetna Expands AFA Portfolio, Kaiser Update, and More!
Aetna expands Small Group AFA portfolio Aetna announced that they expanded their Small Group Aetna Funding Advantage (AFA) portfolio! Effective September 1, 2020 (quoting available now), AFA is offering new plan and network options, pharmacy offerings, and member programs and resources. Enhancements include: Nine new, lower-cost plans, locally-based networks, and updated pharmacy benefits that provide ...Read moreDickerson Update May 28 – Anthem Offers Broker Bonus Program, New Tech Webinar, and More!
Anthem offering new specialty broker bonus program Anthem is now offering a new specialty broker bonus program for groups of 2-500 with effective dates of July 1, 2020 through January 1, 2021. In order to receive this bonus, the groups must be active at the end of the bonus period, at which point Anthem will ...Read moreDickerson Update May 21 – IRS Relaxes Rules, Dickerson Announces Medicare Webinar Series and More!
IRS relaxes election change, other rules for cafeteria plans and FSAs In response to COVID-19, the IRS issued Notices 2020-29 and 2020-33 on May 12, 2020. These notices provided clarification, guidance, and relief for employees regarding the following areas: Mid-year election changes Employer-sponsored health coverage FSA coverage and carryover rules High Deductible Health Plans (HDHPs) and COVID-19 treatment HDHPs ...Read moreDickerson Update May 14 – Anthem Extends Pilot Program, Kaiser Webinar, Ease Virtual Conference & MORE
Anthem extends Dual PPO Pilot Program Anthem announced that they’re extending the dual network PPO Pilot Program in Regions 1 and 9. The program will now run until September 15th, 2020 effective dates. Here are the eligibility requirements: Must be a Small Group (1-100 lives) New Small Group effective date October 1st, 2019 through September ...Read moreDickerson Update May 7 – Carrier Guidelines, Promotions, Updates and More
2020 has been the year of COVID-19, with everyone having to navigate new terrain in all arenas of their lives. In the face of these unexpected changes, the Dickerson team quickly adapted to continue to provide the high-quality service and support that our broker community has come to expect from us. We’re still open for ...Read moreDickerson Update April 30 – Staying Sane While Staying Home
The onset of the coronavirus pandemic brought with it more changes than anyone could’ve ever imagined, forcing us all to change how we work, socialize, and ultimately live. Many experts in the medical field worry that a tertiary effect of these far-reaching, unprecedented changes will be a deterioration in many individuals’ mental health. While things ...Read moreDickerson Update, April 23 – 3rd Quarter Rate Updates
Aetna Announces Q3 2020 rate changes, plan updates, bonus program, and new mobile app Aetna announced that effective July 1, 2020, the Savings Plus network will no longer be available in Fresno (RA 11) for new business. Renewing groups in RA 11 and new and renewing groups in Rating Areas 15-19 will still have this ...Read moreDickerson Update, April 17 – Anthem announces New Plans, CaliforniaChoice New Plan Updates, Useful Tips from Kaiser and More!
Anthem announces new plans, minimal rate changes for Q3, and SEP Extension Anthem announced the addition of new plans with multiple cost-saving options, including Two New Gold HMO Deductible plans offering a $500 or a $1,250 deductible options. Both plans are available on all three HMO networks, with a total of 6 new HMO plans. ...Read more