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

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

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

Anthem Special Enrollment Plan Submission Change

Announcing a new process for individual off-exchange special enrollment plans (SEP). Anthem special enrollment plan submission change is effective immediately. Anthem will now require paper applications for individual off-exchange SEP enrollments. Anthem will accept only paper applications for special enrollment in Individual plans sold off the exchange. Online applications for plans sold off the exchange during a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) … Read more

Kentucky Agents: Get Contracted with CoventryOne/Aetna

Kentucky Agents: CoventryOne/Aetna is here! Are you staying competitive? Are you getting enough support? Are you Insuring Your Success? Don’t wait – avoid the delays. Get contracted with CoventryOne/Aetna today! Ultra-competitive premiums Top commissions paid to agents On & Off marketplace eligibility Extensive provider networks National name brand recognition Local market training Sales training seminars – … Read more

Transamerica Employee Benefits Webinar – Tuesday, 8/25 at 11am EST

AgentLink and Transamerica Employee Benefits are pleased to announce this upcoming webinar. Topics discussed include: ACA Updates & ACA World New health distribution teams at TEB How does TEB fit into this marketplace Vendor Partners with solid compliant solutions to this hot topic Industry sweet spots to target Steps when a potential client or prospect … Read more

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