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Health Insurance News Link Roundup 6/11/20

June 11, 2020 / Gabby Caparelli

This weeks News Links Roundups include some updates with COVID-19 spreads and general forecasts within Health Insurance. General Healthcare & Health Insurance News Companies eliminating health insurance coverage to...

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Week of Webinars Offers CE Credits California Insurance Brokers Need

June 11, 2020 / Alex Strautman

You know, as a licensed California health insurance broker, you’re required to complete a total of 24 hours of Continuing Education (CE) for every two-year license term. This requirement...

Underwriting

California Special Open Enrollment Window

June 11, 2020 / Heather Jung

Aetna Guideline: Must be the sole carrier confirmed by an attestation form Must be complete at submission with all requirements in by 12/15 midnight – no exceptions Recertification at renewal:...

Underwriting

Ancillary – Length of Time in Business Requirements

June 11, 2020 / Heather Jung

Aetna Dental: Start-Ups are eligible with minimum 2 weeks of consecutive payroll Vision: No special requirements Life: Not offered Disability (STD, LTD): Not offered Anthem Blue Cross Dental: Start...

Underwriting

Husband & Wife Groups

June 11, 2020 / Meyre Sizemore

Aetna Will the carrier write a Husband & Wife Group? No. Husband & Wife groups are not eligible for coverage Anthem BlueCross Will the carrier write a Husband &...

Underwriting

Cannabis Industry Carrier Acceptance

June 11, 2020 / Heather Jung

Aetna Yes Group needs to meet all eligibility and participation requirements Due to the nature of business, personal checks are acceptable in lieu of business check Cashier’s checks with PSUID...