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Despite having insurance, one in six Americans received a surprise bill for medical services in 2017, according to Kaiser Health News. The study published on June 20th found that nationally millions of emergency visits and hospital stays put people with large employer coverage at risk of receiving a surprise bill.
Sell a bundle, earn a bundle with Humana's updated Small Group Bundling Bonus. To earn the bonus, simply place new specialty lines of coverage with the same employer and initial effective dates of coverage between August 1 and December 31, 2019. Download the Humana 2-99 Bonus flyer to learn more.
The nation’s worst measles outbreak in 25 years has reached California, with recent cases reported in San Francisco,San Mateo, and Butte counties.
Carriers are reporting an increase in questions about measles vaccination coverage from members. Employers may be getting the same questions.
Your clients can rest assured knowing that all California Small Group health plans include measles vaccinations from in-network providers as a preventive benefit with no member cost-sharing. For details, view the group’s plan Summary of Benefits and Evidence of Coverage.
Don't miss out on saving up to 30% on the first year of your new Ease annual subscription through Claremont. The last day to sign up is June 30th! To qualify, brokers must first receive a referral from Claremont before signing the Ease Service Agreement. No extensions or exceptions to the cut-off date will be permitted. Get the discount.
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IN THIS ISSUE Healthcare Reform: AB 1611: Surprise Hospital Billing ---------------------------------- Humana 2019 Broker Bonus Updates ---------------------------------- Measles Vaccination Coverage ---------------------------------- Final Days to Save Up to 30% on New Ease Subscriptions ---------------------------------- Question of The Week
IMPORTANT DATES June 27 • SVAHU Golf Tournament ---------------------------------- June 28 • Application Deadline: - Reliance Standard • CAHU Sunset Dinner Cruise - NAHU Annual Convention ---------------------------------- June 29 • NAHU Annual Convention ---------------------------------- July 3 • Application Deadline: - DeltaCare - Delta Dental ---------------------------------- July 4 • Independence Day Claremont's Office Will Be Closed ---------------------------------- July 5 • Application Deadline: - Blue Shield of CA - Humana - MetLife ---------------------------------- July 8 • Application Deadline: - Beam Dental - Choice Builder - Principal - UnitedHealthcare ---------------------------------- July 15 • Application Deadline: - TASC ---------------------------------- July 25 • Application Deadline: - Chinese Community Health Care - Covered California for Small Business ---------------------------------- July 31 • Application Deadline: - Reliance Standard ---------------------------------- August 5 • Application Deadline: - DeltaCare - Delta Dental - Humana ---------------------------------- August 6 • Application Deadline: - Blue Shield of CA - MetLife ---------------------------------- August 7 • Application Deadline: - Beam Dental - Choice Builder - Principal - UnitedHealthcare ---------------------------------- August 12 • GGAHU, SAHU, and SVAHU 5th Annual Medicare Summit ---------------------------------- August 14 • SDAHU PAC Day at The Races ---------------------------------- August 15 • Application Deadline: - TASC
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