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Here's the latest Coronavirus news impacting brokers and employers:
Humana publishes Covid-19 Employer FAQs. Provides information on waived Covid-19 testing costs, waived telemedicine costs, early prescription refills, and member support line.
UnitedHealthcare offers special Covid-19 Enrollment Opportunity to enroll employees who did not previously enroll in coverage.
California DOI provides guidance for the insurance industry on how to interpret the term “Essential Businesses” in the recent California “shelter-in-place” order.
CCSB reminds employers that employees who experience a Qualifying Life Event (QLE) such as a loss in coverage can apply for an individual plan with Covered California. Separately, Covered California also announces the extension of the individual exchange special enrollment period through June.
Governor Newsom announces California statewide “shelter-in-place” order impacting all residents and businesses except those involved in “essential businesses.”
Blue Shield provides Teladoc Health’s virtual care service at $0 cost.
President Trump signs Coronavirus relief law which includes provisions for emergency paid leave for workers.
The US Small Business Administration (SBA) is providing low-interest loans to help small businesses recover from the impact of the Coronavirus.
As COVID-19 becomes a growing public health concern, you and your clients should have plans that focus on preparation, not fear. Make sure everyone stays up-to-date with the latest government and regulatory actions, new carrier policies, and advice from industry trade groups.
We understand the Coronavirus is the top priority for you and your clients, but you'll likely want to stay informed about other non-Coronavirus developments including:
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Coronavirus Resources
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In Other News:
Non-Coronavirus
Updates
IMPORTANT DATES March 25 • Application Deadline:
- Chinese Community
Health Plan --------------------------------- March 26 • NCAHU Bocce Mixer
POSTPONED --------------------------------- March 27 • SAHU Vanguard Mixer
POSTPONED --------------------------------- March 30 • Choice Builder
COVID-19 Webinar --------------------------------- March 31 • Application Deadline:
- Reliance Standard --------------------------------- April 3 • Application Deadline:
- DeltaCare
- Delta Dental
- Humana --------------------------------- April 6 • Application Deadline:
- Blue Shield of CA
- MetLife --------------------------------- April 7 • Application Deadline:
- Beam Dental
- Choice Builder
- Principal
- UnitedHealthcare --------------------------------- April 8 • CAHU Webinar:
ACA Hot Topics
• SBAHU Lunch & CE
POSTPONED --------------------------------- April 9 • IEAHU Lunch & CE --------------------------------- April 14 • OCAHU & IEAHU
Single-Payer
Certification Course
• VCAHU Short Talks --------------------------------- April 15 • SDAHU Dancing
with The Stars --------------------------------- April 20 • OCAHU Take a Swing
Fore The Cure Charity
Golf Tournament --------------------------------- April 22 • LAAHU Symposium
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