ACA News: Federal Government Extends Employers’ Reporting Deadline

The federal government has extended the Affordable Care Act (ACA or health care reform law) reporting deadlines to give employers more time to meet the requirements. Previously, employers who provide self-funded coverage had until the end of January 2016 to send a statement — tax form 1095-C — with parts l, ll and lll completed – to all employees eligible … Read more

Medicare Annual Enrollment Period Ends Monday 12/7

Attention KY agents: The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period ends Monday, December 7, 2015. The deadline to submit applications to AgentLink is 5pm EST that day. Any applications submitted after 5pm EST should be faxed directly to the carrier using the appropriate fax number, provided below: Aetna Part D or MAPD:  888-665-6296 Anthem Part D or … Read more

Anthem Update: Husband/Wife Groups for 2016

Attention Kentucky Agents: Per ACA provisions, small groups can no longer consist of husband/wife two-person groups. Husband/wife is considered a sole proprietorship under the ACA law and specifically does not qualify as a group. There must be a third taxed employee. Other Carriers: UHC will also not write a husband/wife case. Humana states that the … Read more

Baptist Health Plan Individual Product Information

As many of you may now know, Bluegrass Family Health has changed its name to Baptist Health Plan. One of the new initiatives for 2016 includes entering the individual health insurance market in which we will be offering individual plans on and off Kentucky’s exchange marketplace (Kynect). Baptist Health Plan has partnered with AgentLink to … Read more

Now Available: 2016 KYNECT Recertification Training for All Insurance Agents & KYnectors

The 2016 Annual KYNECT Recertification training is now available. This training is required for all assister types to continue your certification and participation with KYNECT for the 2016 open enrollment and plan year. Recertification Training for Insurance Agents & KYnectors Insurance agents and KYnectors certified before January 1, 2015 are required to take the three … Read more

Baptist Health Plan Medicare Advantage Product Training Now Available

Brokers can now access Baptist Health Plan Medicare Advantage product training for 2016 via the link below. If you did not attend a training seminar and pass the written exam, the online course must be completed with a minimum passing score of 85%. Once testing is complete, agents must submit the required certification documents (linked … Read more

IU Health Plans Agent Training Opportunities, October 2015

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Baptist Health Plan Contracting Documents: Licensed KY Non-Residents

Attention agents: linked below are important Baptist Health Plan Contracting documents. To become an appointed agent or consultant with Baptist Health Plan for commercial group or individual products, agents must complete and return the items linked below to the address provided. NOTE: Agents who are currently appointed to sell group products are not required to … Read more

Baptist Health Plan Contracting Documents: Licensed KY Residents

Attention agents: linked below are important Baptist Health Plan Contracting documents. To become an appointed agent or consultant with Baptist Health Plan for commercial group or individual products, agents must complete and return the items linked below to the address provided. NOTE: Agents who are currently appointed to sell group products are not required to … Read more

Stay PPACA Compliant with Minimum Essential Coverage

Avoid tax penalties and stay PPACA compliant with Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC). MEC is brought to you by OptiMed, and helps agents stay compliant with PPACA mandates. This is a potential low-cost option for virgin groups, and even eliminates the “Strong” $2000 tax penalty. Other features include: Compliance without some of the PPACA’s potential tax … Read more

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