To keep you current on information critical to your business, below are updates and resources to support your sales and service efforts. To access our full library, visit the News and Industry Perspectives site.

Opposite Ends of The Spectrum: Attempt to Strike Down The ACA vs Medicare-for-All

It is a reflection of how divided our elected officials are on the issue of healthcare: the Trump administration has just announced that it will fully support a lawsuit seeking to invalidate the entire Affordable Care Act which would greatly reduce the role of government in the healthcare system, while at the same time, members of Congress are proposing a much stronger governmental role as they promote various “Medicare-for-All” proposals. Learn more about opposing healthcare initiatives.

Northern California Broker Roadshows

Register to attend one of UnitedHealthcare's Broker Roadshows to hear about exciting new plans and programs, and gain insights for success.

Topics Include:

• Broker Bonus
• Small Group Q3-2019 Rate Action
• Underwriting, Portfolio, and Specialty Updates
• Important Dates

Select a Location:

• San Francisco - Tuesday, April 30, 9:00 am - 11:00 am
• Santa Clara - Wednesday, May 1, 9:00 am - 11:00 am
• Fresno - Thursday, May 2, 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Continental breakfast will be served. Space is limited. Register now.

Amplifon Hearing and QualSight Healthcare & Savings

Delta Dental of California has announced the following new value-added features and savings:

Amplifon Hearing Health Care Hearing Aids
Delta Dental enrollees can get an average savings of 62% off retail pricing on the nation’s leading hearing aid brands featuring the latest technology.

QualSight Lasik Services
Delta Dental enrollees can now get 40-50% off the price of Traditional LASIK.

What's more, Amplifon and QualSight each have a dedicated toll-free number to guide your enrollees through the process, so there’s no additional work for you.

Make sure your employers take advantage of the Amplifon and QualSight features and savings. Learn more.

Annual US Employee Benefit Trends Study 2019

MetLife just released its Annual US Employee Benefit Trends Study. This year’s study, like previous years, is a great source for market insights you can use in sales conversations with your clients and prospects. 

Some quick takeaways:

• 6 in 10 employees say that benefits were an important reason why they joined their company.
• Better benefits is the 3rd highest request on employees' lists - behind salary and a positive work environment - of what they need to succeed at work today.
• 3 in 10 employees report that they would be willing to trade a higher salary for better benefits.

Here's a chart from the report that stood out:

Find out what every employer should consider when making decisions about the benefits package they offer their employees. Get the report.

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