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BCBS Mandatory Broker Training for SEP Process (individual)
BCBS of TX requires all brokers who sell individual policies to complete a mandatory Special Enrollment Period (SEP) process training … FULL STORY
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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
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Tagged 2017, 2018, alternative funding, BCBS, medical, renewals, small group, transitional relief
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HSA Limits for Contributions, Deductibles, and Out-of-Pocket
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
HDHP Minimum Deductible
IndividualFamily
$1,300$2,600
$1,300$2,600
$1,300$2,600
$1,350$2,700
$1,350$2,700
HDHP Maximum Out-of-Pocket
IndividualFamily
$6,450$12,900
$6,550$13,100
$6,550$13,100
$6,650$13,300
$6,750$13,500
HSA Contribution Limit
IndividualFamily
$3,350$6,650
$3,350$6,750
$3,400$6,750
$3,450$6,900
$3,500$7,000
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
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BCBS: New Standard SBC Tool for 1-150 Life Groups
Today (Mar 24), BCBS will make their new online standard Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) tool available. The tool … FULL STORY
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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
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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
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