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BCBS Enhances Blue Balance Funded Program for Small Groups (10-50) and Begins Outreach
Earlier this month, BCBS began a communication outreach program to introduce their recently updated Blue Balance Funded program to existing … FULL STORY
HSA Limits for Contributions, Deductibles, and Out-of-Pocket
20172018201920202021
HDHP Minimum DeductibleIndividual
Family$1,300
$2,600$1,350
$2,700$1,350
$2,700$1,400
$2,800$1,400
$2,800
HDHP Maximum Out-of-PocketIndividual
Family$6,550
$13,100$6,650
$13,300$6,750
$13,500$6,900
$13,800$7,000
$14,000
HSA Contribution LimitIndividual
Family$3,400
$6,750$3,450
$6,900$3,500
$7,000$3,550
$7,100$3,600
$7,200
HSA Catch-Up Contributions (age 55+)Per Person$1,000$1,000$1,000$1,000$1,000
2015 HSA limits (Apr 24, 2014)
2016 HSA limits (May … FULL STORY
Scott & White Suspends Short Term PPO Plan Sales
Effective immediately, Insurance Company of Scott and White (ICSW) is suspending approval of Short-Term PPO applications. All applications that have … FULL STORY
Cigna: The American Health Care Act – A Milestone Toward Repeal and Replace
The next era of U.S. health care reform is underway with a focus on repeal and replace of the Affordable … FULL STORY
Humana’s Transitional Relief Options for Small Employers Renewing in 2017
On Feb 23, 2017, CMS issued new guidance extending Transitional Relief through 2018. Employers that offer health plans that are … FULL STORY
BCBS to Begin Outreach about Updated Blue Balanced Funded Program
Later this week, BCBS will begin reaching out to existing small employers and their agents about the newest version of … FULL STORY
Memorial Hermann Updates – Reinstatements & Auto-Renewals
Memorial Hermann Health Plan announced a few updates to their procedures for existing clients.
1. Policy Reinstatements – If a group’s … FULL STORY