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Health Insurance Broker Change Leads to Better Results

July 7, 2022July 6, 2022Ed MacConnell

Watch Video The Issue A mid-sized group prospect was unhappy with their current broker and looking for a change. They thought more could be done to help control their employee benefit budget and were looking for guidance. They came to us with a 17% health insurance renewal. Our Solution Our team met with the business owner and Human Resource Director to review the following: The corporate goals and philosophy regarding employee benefits The benefit structure and costs of their present programs Options for cost containment strategies How to integrate wellness into their benefits portfolio Methods for better communication of the benefit programs to employees The Result The customer was pleased… Read More

2021 MLR Rebate Checks Recently Issued to Fully Insured Plans

September 22, 2021September 21, 2021Ed MacConnell

2021 Second Quarter Compliance Bulletins Compilation

July 7, 2021July 7, 2021Ed MacConnell

This document is a valuable resource, putting all of the latest health care reform news and updates in one location!

What is a Qualified High Deductible Health Plan?

May 25, 2021May 25, 2021Ed MacConnell

5 reasons you may want to switch Medigap policies

May 7, 2021May 7, 2021Ed MacConnell

Update on COVID-19 Vaccine and Vaccine Administration Cost

April 23, 2021April 23, 2021Ed MacConnell

Update on COVID-19 Vaccine and Vaccine Administration Cost

Heard of Reference Based Pricing Health Insurance?

April 12, 2021April 13, 2021Ed MacConnell

Does Medicare Cover Oral Surgery?

April 5, 2021April 2, 2021Ed MacConnell

ARPA Extends Open Enrollment for Individual Coverage in PA

April 1, 2021April 1, 2021Ed MacConnell

Health Insurance: What Do You Pay for?

March 23, 2021March 26, 2021Ed MacConnell

Are you an applicable large employer, or not? That’s the question!

March 2, 2021March 4, 2021Ed MacConnell

Onboarding Employees with Total Benefit Solutions

February 10, 2021November 11, 2022Ed MacConnell

This quick and simple video shows you how easy it is to enroll your employees onto your group health insurance and benefits when you are working with Total Benefit Solutions, Inc! Make it easier for you call us today at (215)355-2121

New Jersey Out-of-Network Bill

July 31, 2018July 31, 2018Ed MacConnell

On June 1, 2018, New Jersey Gov. Murphy passed the Out-of-Network Consumer Protection, Transparency, Cost Containment and Accountability Act (the “OON Act”). In general, the OON Act applies to emergency services and other care provided by out-of-network physicians in in-network settings (i.e. hospital-based physicians). It takes effect on September 1, 2018. Click the link below to download the full story: Click to Download For more information or if you have any questions, please feel free to contact your Total Benefit Solutions Account Manager at 215-355-2121

CMS Expands the Extension of Needed Relief for Marketplace Enrollees Who Missed Medicare Enrollment

July 6, 2018Ed MacConnell

CMS is offering assistance to certain individuals enrolled in both Medicare Part A (and/or Part C) and the Exchange for individuals and families to drop their Exchange coverage and enroll in Part B without penalty. Further, CMS is offering assistance to certain individuals who dropped or lost their coverage from the Exchange and are paying a Part B late enrollment penalty from their subsequent enrollment into Part B. These eligible individuals can have their penalty reduced. Individuals can apply for the special enrollment and reduction in late enrollment penalties during a limited time – it is available now and ends September 30, 2018 Read Blog Post from MedicareRights.org CMS SHIP… Read More

Video: New Premium Saver Gap Coverage

April 5, 2017Ed MacConnell

Want more information? Call your Total Benefit Solutions account manager today at (215)355-2121.

Medicare Premiums and Deductibles Updated for 2016!

November 27, 2015November 27, 2015Ed MacConnell

As the Social Security Administration previously announced, there will no Social Security cost of living increase for 2016. As a result, by law, most people with Medicare Part B will be “held harmless” from any increase in premiums in 2016 and will pay the same monthly premium as last year, which is $104.90. Beneficiaries not subject to the “hold harmless” provision will pay $121.80, as calculated reflecting the provisions of the Bipartisan Budget Act signed into law by President Obama last week. Medicare Part B beneficiaries not subject to the “hold-harmless” provision are those not collecting Social Security benefits, those who will enroll in Part B for the first… Read More

What is Critical Illness Insurance?

June 30, 2014February 8, 2015Ed MacConnell

Why Critical Illness as a “wrap” plan Because: They’re more affordable than you might think. They’re available for employer groups, individuals and seniors. They make selecting a health plan easier. They provide peace of mind against a catastrophic event and large out of pocket expenses. They’re person and portable, it doesn’t matter where you get your health insurance from, having your own critical illness plan makes it better. Many clients have asked how they can supplement their employees coverage when they get enrolled through the affordable care act healthcare.gov marketplace. Employers are permitted to offer wrap plans that consist of “excepted benefits”, meaning they are not regulated by the affordable… Read More

Crozer-Keystone Health System No Longer In Network with Cigna-Healthspring MAPD Plans

March 24, 2014Ed MacConnell

Please be advised of a change in the Cigna-HealthSpring provider network which may impact some of your customers. Starting May 1, 2014, Crozer-Keystone Health System will no longer be available to Cigna-HealthSpring members for hospital, home health or ancillary (surgery and other similar treatments) services. In a few days, we will mail the attached letter to the affected membership to advise them of this change. Please note that Crozer-Keystone health system primary care and specialty group doctors are still part of the Cigna-HealthSpring network. Only hospital, home health and ancillary services are leaving the network beginning May 1, 2014. Cigna-HealthSpring members currently under an active treatment plan may continue to… Read More

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