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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.
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.
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.
IN THIS ISSUE Healthcare Reform: Opposite Ends of The Spectrum: Attempt to Strike Down The ACA vs Medicare-for-All ---------------------------------- UnitedHealthcare: Northern California Broker Roadshows ---------------------------------- Delta Dental Amplifon Hearing and QualSight Healthcare & Savings ---------------------------------- MetLife Annual US Employee Benefit Trends Study 2019
IMPORTANT DATES April 3 • Application Deadline: - Delta Dental • CAHU Women's Leadership Summit ---------------------------------- April 4 • Application Deadline: - Blue Shield of CA - MetLife ---------------------------------- April 5 • Application Deadline: - Beam Dental - Humana - Principal - UnitedHealthcare ---------------------------------- April 6 • Application Deadline: - Choice Builder ---------------------------------- April 9 • SAHU Business Development Expo • VCAHU Event ---------------------------------- April 11 • IEAHU Lunch ---------------------------------- April 15 • Application Deadline: - TASC • OCAHU Golf Classic ---------------------------------- April 17 • LAAHU Symposium ---------------------------------- April 18 • SDAHU Lunch • SVAHU Meeting ---------------------------------- April 23 • CAHU CE Webinar ---------------------------------- April 24 • Application Deadline: - Covered CA for Small Business ---------------------------------- April 25 • Application Deadline: - Chinese Community Health Plan • GGAHU Sales Symposium ---------------------------------- April 26 • Application Deadline: - Reliance Standard ---------------------------------- May 3 • Application Deadline: - Delta Dental - Humana ---------------------------------- May 6 • Application Deadline: - Blue Shield of CA - MetLife ---------------------------------- May 7 • Application Deadline: - Beam Dental - Choice Builder - Principal - UnitedHealthcare ---------------------------------- May 9 • IEAHU Lunch
As always, we'll keep you informed about healthcare reform issues and news affecting you and your clients. Our knowledgeable team is here to help you succeed.
