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Allison Bell over at ThinkAdvisor says there''s at least one thing we now know after last night''s U.S. presidential debate (if we can call that televised interruption match a debate): Biden and Trump both say there''s a role for private health insurance. Read her post here. Remember that this is Allison''s story, not Cal Broker''s. If you have a comment, please send to her. Thank you.

HEALTH

Agents Stabilize Health Market
The Coronavirus Pandemic: Will People Accept a COVID-19 Vaccine?
Shedding Light on Why Kids Less Likely to Experience Severe COVID-19
National African-American Insurance Association (NAAIA) Webinars

TRAVEL INSURANCE

Medjet Members Hospitalized with Active COVID-19 Infections Now Eligible for Air Medical Transport within the U.S., Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean

FINANCIAL PLANNING

Free Q&A Webinar on Compliance

MEDICAID

Best''s Special Report: COVID-19 Likely Will Pressure Medicaid Managed Care Revenue Streams

CRITICAL ILLNESS

October is Critical Illness Awareness Month

VISION

Fun Eye Stuff for Kiddo

EVENTS

LAAHU''s Zoom Happy Hour is the first Wednesday of the month from 4-5p.m. Members and nonmembers welcome. Register here.
CAHU Summit, Virtual, Oct 6-7- Moving Boldly Into Our Future: Sponsorship info here. Register here.
SIIA National Conference & Expo, Virtual, Oct. 12-14
IICF Foundation Women in Insurance Regional Forums Rescheduled
IICF Inclusion in Insurance Forum, Virtual, October 27 - 29
CAHU Women's Leadership Summit will now be April 7-9, 2021!

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With the death of justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Commonwealth Fund''s Timothy Jost writes that the ACA is more at risk than it was just a week ago. Here Jost parses the odds that health insurance will be thrown into a state of chaos.

LIFE

Life Insurance Sales Force: The Ups and Downs

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

New Regs for COVID-19
COVID-19 Impacts Pension Plans

VISION

MetLife Acquires Davis and Superior Vision

INSURTECH

FINEOS Aquires Limelight
Advisors Insurance Brokers Now Using Ensight Platform

PEOPLE

Guardian Names McMahon CEO, Mulligan to Serve as Board Chair Until Year End

EVENTS

LAAHU''s Zoom Happy Hour is the first Wednesday of the month from 4-5p.m. Members and nonmembers welcome. Register here.
National African-American Insurance Association (NAAIA) Leadership Summit
NAIFA-Los Angeles, Virtual Health Forum, September 25 Info and registration here.
CAHU Summit, Virtual, Oct 6-7- Moving Boldly Into Our Future: Sponsorship info here. Register here.
SIIA National Conference & Expo, Virtual, Oct. 12-14
IICF Foundation Women in Insurance Regional Forums Rescheduled
IICF Inclusion in Insurance Forum, Virtual, October 27 - 29
CAHU Women's Leadership Summit will now be April 7-9, 2021!

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We still remember when the only thing Amazon sold was books (and we thought that was pretty cool)! But things have come a long way in a short time. Amazon has now launched a pharmacy integrated right into the Amazon site. Of course, this was expected after Amazon purchased PillPack a couple of years ago. How it works... even if you have an Amazon account, you must sign up for a pharmacy account. But they say it only takes 5 minutes. Watch a video and find out more here.

HEALTH

LAAHU Virtual Holiday Event Dec 17 - 100% of Proceeds go to Regional Food Bank! Now it''s time for you to get yours!
Anthem: It''s About Integration: Anthem''s recently published fourth edition of the biennial "Integrated Health Care Report," shows a continued upward trajectory in the adoption of integrated health care benefits by employers since research began in 2014.

LIFE

Life Insurers Responding to Pandemic: There is often an upside even to things that are atrocious (such as the pandemic).

CONTINUING ED

Morneau Shepell launches EAP Continuing Education Course for Brokers

CRIME

You don''t have to watch Netflix...here''s a nasty scandal right in your own industry (though, thankfully, not a California broker). ThinkAdvisor reports about Texas broker Keith Ashley who ran a Ponzi scheme and ended up murdering one of his clients.

EVENTS

LAAHU''s Zoom Happy Hour is the first Wednesday of the month from 4-5p.m. Members and nonmembers welcome. Register here.
NAHU Power Hour, 4th Wednesday of the month from 4-5p.m. Pacific. Members and nonmembers welcome. Register here.
NAIC Fall National Meeting, Virtual, Dec 3-9, Register here.
NAIFA-Los Angeles 68th Annual Will G. Farrell Award & Leadership Recognition Event, Virtual, Feb. 18, 2021. More info here.
CAHU Women's Leadership Summit, April 7-9, 2021! Questions should be emailed to info@cahu.org.

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Last week we spent some time at the California Statewide Medicare Expo, an event hosted by 10 local California Association of Health Underwriters chapters. It was great to see Cal Broker''s own Naama Pozniak open the morning meditations and Yolanda Webb and Maggie Stedt receive recognition for their trailblazing efforts bringing the idea of a Medicare conference to the state. Good work, ladies! This week we''re at the Senior Summit, a collaboration of Inland Empire, Orange County and San Diego Associations of Health Underwriters. Look for more on what we learned at these events in an upcoming issue of Cal Broker magazine. Thanks to all the people responsible for putting on these groundbreaking virtual events. You rock!

HEALTH

SCAN Embraces AI and Machine Learning
CAHU Summit Oct. 6&7
OptumInsight to Develop California''s New COVID-19 Data System

CAL BROKER MAGAZINE

The Print Magazine is Always Available Online! Hooray! Make sure to check out the September print magazine.

TELEHEALTH

Monthly Telehealth Regional Tracker Suggests Telehealth Still Strong
Telemedicine Takes a Seat at the Inc. Table

DENTAL

Cal Dental Assn and ADA Say Get Your Teeth Cleaned
Guardian Study Says We''ll Get Back to the Dentist...Soon

PEOPLE

Weinberg appointed CEO, Board Director at New Startup Coefficient

EVENTS

LAAHU''s Zoom Happy Hour is the first Wednesday of the month from 4-5p.m. That means it''s today! Members and nonmembers welcome. Register here.
National African-American Insurance Association (NAAIA) Events: See NAAIA event offerings here.
NAIFA-Los Angeles: Friday September 25, 2020: Health Forum. Info and registration here.
CAHU Summit, Virtual, Oct 6-7- Moving Boldly Into Our Future: Keynote speaker will be Joe Buzzello, a life-long entrepreneur, author and a master salesperson and organizational leader. Sponsorship info here. Register here.
IICF Foundation Women in Insurance Regional Forums Rescheduled
IICF Inclusion in Insurance Forum, Virtual, October 27 - 29
CAHU Women's Leadership Summit will now be April 7-9, 2021!

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The CAHU Foundation will host a charity walkathon November 27-29 from wherever you are! You can sign up and commit to walking a challenging distance and then donate through a NAHU donation page. Register here.

HEALTH

LAAHU Presents: Breaking through the Cement Ceiling by Carl Dickerson- Nov. 18
Providence Joins Anthem''s Vivity Health Plan
Integrity Acquires American Group Insurance Brokerage

MEDICARE

Medicare Will Cover Monoclonal Antibodies for COVID

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Addressing Racial Trauma in the Workplace
Warner Pacific Adds New Master App to Pro Apply Online Enrollment
Guardian Launches Campaign to Educate About Vol Benefits

FINANCIAL PLANNING

What Biden Should do With 401(k) Plans

PEOPLE

AHIP Welcomes New Board Chair and Members

EVENTS

LAAHU''s Zoom Happy Hour is the first Wednesday of the month from 4-5p.m. Members and nonmembers welcome. Register here.
NAHU Power Hour, 4th Wednesday of the month from 4-5p.m. Pacific. Members and nonmembers welcome. Register here.
NAIC Fall National Meeting, Virtual, Dec 3-9, Register here.
NAIFA-Los Angeles 68th Annual Will G. Farrell Award & Leadership Recognition Event, Virtual, Feb. 18, 2021. More info here.
CAHU Women's Leadership Summit, April 7-9, 2021! info@cahu.org.

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On the heels of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announcing a favorable average basic premium for 2021 and the Trump administration signing three executive orders that placed restrictions on pharmacy benefit managers, America''s Health Insurance Plans have sounded an alarm warning that all is not what it seems.

AHIP recognizes that the current Medicare Part D prescription drug plan average basic premium is one of the lowest premiums since 2013.

However, using CMS stats, AHIP says that the executive orders will cause Medicare premiums to increase by 25 percent, increase drug spending in Medicare programs by over $195 billion, and contribute $100 billion toward bailing out drugmakers.

AHIP warns that the problem is still pricing and nothing done so far requires Big Pharma to lower their prices. Read more at HealthPayer Intelligence.

MORE HEALTH AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Covered Cal Announces Record-Low Rate Change for the Second Consecutive Year
Anthem Launches Voluntary Virtual Support Tools

CAL BROKER

Cal Broker 2021 Editorial Calendar
Having Fun with MDRT Today

EQUITY

NEFE Invests In Underserved Communities
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Webinar Aug. 12
NAAIA Shares Two-Part Webinar
NAIC Announces Special Committee on Race and Insurance

MENTAL HEALTH

Benecard Offers Meditation Program
CVS Caremark Adds Anxiety App

EVENTS

FYI: No LAAHU''s Zoom Happy Hour Today!
MDRT 2020 Virtual Event, Aug 8-28
16th Annual BenefitsPRO Broker Expo 2020 will be Virtual
California Statewide Medicare Expo, Virtual, Aug 26-27
NAIFA-Los Angeles Events: Thursday August 27, 2020: Life Insurance Awareness webinar
Friday September 25, 2020: Health Forum
The Senior Summit, Virtual, Sept 1-3
IICF Foundation Women in Insurance Regional Forums Rescheduled
CAHU Women's Leadership Summit will be March 2021

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As we head into Thanksgiving, the Cal Broker team would like to thank our loyal readers and supporters. May you move through the pandemic and open enrollment with courage and health.

HEALTH

It''s not too late to sign up for the CAHU Foundation''s charity walkathon November 27-29. Register here.
LAAHU Doing Great Things with ''Hour of Power'' December 16, from noon-1p.m. Register here.
What''s In Store for the U.S. Healthcare Industry in 2021? Register click here.

MEDICARE

Still Time to Take In Senior Summit, August 31- September 2, 2021

CLIMATE

AIG, Travelers, Zurich Among Insurers to File Climate Risk Disclosure Docs: Insurance Commissioners Ricardo Lara of California and Mike Kreidler of Washington state announced that eight insurance companies filed TCFD (Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures) reports in response to the Climate Risk Disclosure Survey in 2020.

BRAVO

National African American Insurance Association Founder and Exec Director Inducted Into Insurance Biz America Hall of Fame

PEOPLE

Montgomery Becomes EVP/Prez CVS Pharmacy/Retail: CVS Health Corporation names Neela Montgomery executive vice president and president of CVS Pharmacy/Retail, effective November 30, 2020. Montgomery, who most recently served as chief executive officer of furniture retailer Crate & Barrel and has nearly 20 years of global retail experience, will oversee the company''s 10,000 pharmacies across the United States.

EVENTS

LAAHU''s Zoom Happy Hour is the first Wednesday of the month from 4-5p.m. Members and nonmembers welcome. Register here.
NAHU Power Hour, 4th Wednesday of the month from 4-5p.m. Pacific. Members and nonmembers welcome. Register here.
NAIC Fall National Meeting, Virtual, Dec 3-9: Register here.
NAIFA-Los Angeles 68th Annual Will G. Farrell Award & Leadership Recognition Event, Virtual, Feb. 18, 2021. More info here.
CAHU Women's Leadership Summit, April 7-9, 2021!, Emailed to info@cahu.org.

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Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar has officially extended the COVID-19 public health emergency ahead of its expiration on Saturday, July 25. The extension is for another 90 days. There are many ramifications, including continuing requirements that insurers cover COVID testing without cost-sharing, telehealth waivers and the 20% add-on Medicare payment for treating coronavirus inpatients.

HEALTH

California to Give Consumers More Time to Sign Up for Health Care Coverage by Extending Special-Enrollment Deadline
Brian Sullivan Likely to Remain LAAHU Prez
Medicaid Managed Care & The Pandemic

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

2020 DMEC Virtual Annual Conference
Forbes Advisor Unveils First-Ever Best Life Insurance Companies Awards

FINANCIAL PLANNING

New Study: Majority of People Reviewing their Financial Planning in Wake of COVID-19

MEDICARE

Two Important Virtual Events Coming Up:

California Statewide Medicare Expo (a collaboration of 10 California Association of Health Underwriters chapters): The CA Statewide Medicare Expo will be August 26-27. There will be more than 100 sessions and opportunities for certifications and CE. $49 for AHU members; $59 for non-members. Register here.
The Senior Summit (a collaboration of Inland Empire, Orange County and San Diego Associations of Health Underwriters ): The Senior Summit will be held virtually on September 1-3. Certifications, product trainings, CEs, guest speakers, industry experts, as well as a virtual exhibit hall and more! Price: $49 AHU Member or Non-Member (3 Day Admission). Deadline to Register: August 28. Info and registration here.

EVENTS

Don''t forget LAAHU''s Zoom Happy Hour Today 4 p.m.
Sacramento Virtual Business Expo, July 29, register here.
16th Annual BenefitsPRO Broker Expo 2020 will be Virtual
MDRT 2020 Virtual Event, Aug 8-28
California Statewide Medicare Expo, Virtual, Aug 26-27
The Senior Summit, Virtual, Sept 1-3
IICF Foundation Women in Insurance Regional Forums Rescheduled
CAHU Women's Leadership Summit will be March 2021

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Thursday, Dec. 10, is "Get Covered America Day." The national initiative is a call to action, urging people to stay home, wear a mask, support health care heroes and help 16 million uninsured Americans sign up for a quality health insurance plan to fight the ongoing pandemic. With the unprecedented spike in COVID-19 cases nationwide, the need to act has never been greater.

Don''t Miss Guest Post - Scroll to End!

MEDICARE

COVID Impacts MA?
Do you want to know why Americans said they were signing up for Medicare Advantage plans in 2021?

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Insight From Purchasing Power Surveys: Voluntary benefits company Purchasing Power^? recently conducted an informal survey of HR professionals to assess the impact that both COVID-19 and financial stress is having in their workforces.

TRUSTED SOURCES

The Coronavirus Pandemic: Airborne Transmission, Ventilation and Reopenings

THANKS!

Careful Readers Make Terrific Points: We''ve had a couple of very careful readers call us out lately.

TELEHEALTH

Telehealth Going Strong: According to new data from FAIR Health''s Monthly Telehealth Regional Tracker, telehealth claim lines increased 2,980% nationally from September 2019 to September 2020, rising from 0.16% of medical claim lines in September 2019 to 5.07% in September 2020.

LIFE/DISABILITY/LTC

News from Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Commission

PEOPLE

SCAN Group Appoints New Leadership to Support Expanded and More Diverse Populations

EVENTS

LAAHU''s Zoom Happy Hour is the first Wednesday of the month from 4-5p.m. Members and nonmembers welcome. Register here.
NAHU Power Hour, 4th Wednesday of the month from 4-5p.m. Pacific. Members and nonmembers welcome. Register here.
NAIFA-Los Angeles 68th Annual Will G. Farrell Award & Leadership Recognition Event, Virtual, Feb. 18, 2021.
More info here.
CAHU Women's Leadership Summit, April 7-9, 2021! Questions should be emailed to info@cahu.org.

GUEST POST

How insurers (and their brokers) can make the most of the COVID-19 moment

By Elizabeth Stephen, Vice President, Customer Engagement at Striata, a Doxim company

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The insurance industry has responded in big and small ways to the pandemic. America''s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) now has an exhaustive list of what nearly every carrier is doing. The list is arranged in alphabetical order by organization or company name. Check out what insurers are up to here.

HEALTH

Pandemic Fallout: Lots of People Lost Insurance, Now Look to ACA
Lara orders orders additional premium savings for drivers and businesses
Pet Insurance Anyone?
Cal Broker GPS: Send Us Your Photos!
Insurance is a Marriage Disruptor?

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

LIMRA: How COVID-19 Is Impacting Employers Offering Insurance Benefits
Leadership In our Times
Alaina Love on SmartBrief has an excellent post up about leadership during this time of social unrest.

KUDOS

Insurers Rank as Best Placea to Work in IT

VISION

VSP and Ease Team Up

EVENTS

Don''t forget LAAHU''s Zoom Happy Hour Today 4 p.m.
LAAHU Annual Sales Symposium will be Virtual in July
IICF Foundation Women in Insurance Regional Forums Rescheduled
16th Annual BenefitsPRO Broker Expo 2020 will be Virtual
CAHU Women's Leadership Summit Now Rescheduled for March 2021

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With plenty of insurance and other issues to parse lately, Cal Broker magazine is happy to offer space for guest editorials. Please remember that the views expressed are those of the authors, not of the magazine. We always welcome thoughtful, rational commentary (about 800 words is the perfect length) as well as letters to the editor. We read every single email! Please send your guest editorials or letters to: editor@calbrokermag.com.

HEALTH

California Among States That Won''t Follow New COVID-19 Testing Plan: Arizona, California, New York, Florida and Texas have said "no thanks" to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention''s latest advice on COVID-19 testing.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Stronger On The Other Side: We love the positive thinking and practical tips from the folks at Aflac.
Colonial Life Offers New COVID-19 Coverage

INSURTECH

GIA InsurTech Week Coming Next Month
Pru Signs with Vitech:

VISION

VSP & Livonga Team Up for Impactful Study
Guardian Study Says We''ll Get Back to the Dentist...Soon

EVENTS

LAAHU''s Zoom Happy Hour is the first Wednesday of the month from 4-5p.m. Members and nonmembers welcome. Register here.
National African-American Insurance Association (NAAIA) Events: NAAIA AGENT ROUND TABLE SERIES September 15, 9a.m PT. Register here.
NAAIA LEADERSHIP SUMMIT: Info and registration here.
LIMRA 2020 Group & Worksite Benefits Conference, Virtual, September 15-16, Leveraging Uncertainty to Create Opportunity: Info and registration here.
NAIFA-Los Angeles, Virtual Health Forum, September 25: Info and registration here.
CAHU Summit, Virtual, Oct 6-7- Moving Boldly Into Our Future: Keynote speaker will be Joe Buzzello, a life-long entrepreneur, author and a master salesperson and organizational leader. Sponsorship info here. Register here.
IICF Foundation Women in Insurance Regional Forums Rescheduled: More info at IICF''s website.
IICF Inclusion in Insurance Forum, Virtual, October 27 - 29
CAHU Women's Leadership Summit will now be April 7-9, 2021!

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With plenty of insurance and other issues to parse lately, Cal Broker magazine is happy to offer space for guest editorials. Please remember that the views expressed are those of the authors, not of the magazine. We always welcome thoughtful, rational commentary (about 800 words is the perfect length) as well as letters to the editor. We read every single email! Please send your guest editorials or letters to: editor@calbrokermag.com.

INSURTECH

Vericred Teams Up with Beam, CaliforniaChoice, Kaiser & Oscar

ACUPUNCTURE/CHIRO

Landmark Announces Commission Increase: Here''s some good news. Effective November 1, 2020, Landmark Healthplan announced it will increase commissions from 10% to 20% of paid premiums for the first year on all new business. More info here.

HEALTH

UnitedHealthCare and Canopy Announce Another Collab

DRUGS

Expanded Exec Order for Drugs Met with Criticism

LOTS OF NAIC NEWS

NAIC Looking for 2021 Consumer Liaison Reps
NAIC Hires Boswell as Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Director
NAIC Announces Fall National Meeting to be Virtual

EVENTS

LAAHU''s Zoom Happy Hour is the first Wednesday of the month from 4-5p.m. Members and nonmembers welcome. Register here.
National African-American Insurance Association (NAAIA) Events: NAAIA AGENT ROUND TABLE SERIES September 15, 9a.m PT. Register here.
NAAIA LEADERSHIP SUMMIT: Info and registration here.
NAIFA-Los Angeles, Virtual Health Forum, September 25 Info and registration here.
CAHU Summit, Virtual, Oct 6-7- Moving Boldly Into Our Future: Sponsorship info here. Register here.
SIIA National Conference & Expo, Virtual, Oct. 12-14,
IICF Foundation Women in Insurance Regional Forums Rescheduled
IICF Inclusion in Insurance Forum, Virtual, October 27 - 29
CAHU Women's Leadership Summit will now be April 7-9, 2021!

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Welcome. Interested in interesting COVID data? Check out this great graphic offered by The American Health Care Association and the National Center for Assisted Living. It''ll tell you info on state-by-state COVID-19 positivity rates. Surprisingly, California didn''t make it in the top 10. Scroll down to the bottom of this newsletter for a terrific guest post by Emma Fox on leading with resilience.

GUEST POST

Leading with Resilience By Emma Fox
I can still picture my older brother's face in my mind: frozen with a mixture of disbelief, regret, and fear.

HEALTH

Telehealth Here to Stay?
Alignment Announces Virtual MA

LONG-TERM CARE

LTC is Among Industry Top Concerns

LIFE

MIB Life Index: U.S. Life Insurance Activity Soars in July
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Webinar Aug. 12
NAAIA Shares Two-Part Webinar
NAIC Announces Special Committee on Race and Insurance

FINANCIAL PLANNING

What''s the Fate of 401(k) Plans?
Impact of CARES Act on 401(k) Plans

EVENTS

LAAHU''s Zoom Happy Hour is now the last Wednesday of each month from 4-5p.m. Members and non-members alike are invited! Register here.
MDRT 2020 Virtual Event, Aug 8-28
16th Annual BenefitsPRO Broker Expo 2020 will be Virtual
LAAHU/VCAHU Present "Get Up, Go and Grow - You Got This!", Aug 20
California Statewide Medicare Expo, Virtual, Aug 26-27
NAIFA-Los Angeles Events: Thursday August 27, 2020: Life Insurance Awareness webinar
Friday September 25, 2020: Health Forum
National African-American Insurance Association (NAAIA) Events August 18, 9a.m. Pacific. Register here.
August 20, 9-10a.m. Pacific. Info and tickets here.
The Senior Summit, Virtual, Sept 1-3
IICF Foundation Women in Insurance Regional Forums Rescheduled
CAHU Women's Leadership Summit will be March 2021

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The finale of a four part series Webinar brought to you by VCAHU and LAAHU is happening Thursday, October 29, from 3p.m. to 4:30p.m. Pacific. Hear the ultra-dynamic speaker/author James Lloyd. You don''t want to miss this one! It''s free for members and only $15 for non-members. Registration and info here. In addition, LAAHU has a carrier panel coming up November 19 at 10 a.m. Check that out here.

Blue Cross of California Partnership Plan Fined $1.2M for Not Authorizing Medically Necessary Services
Rapid Results COVID Test Coming to a CVS Near You

MEDICARE

SCAN Health Plan Earns 4.5-Star Medicare Rating for Fourth Straight Year, Named to U.S. News Best List for Third Straight Year

MENTAL HEALTH

UnitedHealth Announces Mental Health Collabs with UCSD and UCSF

FINANCIAL PLANNING

Midland and RetireOne Team Up for New Annuity Products

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

2020 Tools & Tactics Webinar: FMLA Certifications - A Step-by-Step Guide

PEOPLE

Vanderyacht Joins SF''s Newfront Insurance

EVENTS

LAAHU''s Zoom Happy Hour is the first Wednesday of the month from 4-5p.m. Members and nonmembers welcome. Register here.
NAHU Power Hour, 4th Wednesday of the month from 4-5p.m. Pacific. Members and nonmembers welcome. Register here.
IICF Foundation Women in Insurance Regional Forums Rescheduled
NAIC Fall National Meeting, Virtual, Dec 3-9
CAHU Women's Leadership Summit will now be April 7-9, 2021!

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Ten local California Association of Health Underwriters chapters will host a California Statewide Medicare Expo next week. This is a virtual expo that''s a no-brainer. For the cost of registration ($49 for AHU members; $59 for non-members) you not only get the program but you also receive a $25 per day credit for lunch delivery by Grubhub! You must attend virtually on the day of the conference in order to earn CE, but presentations and other content will be available for 90 days after the event. Join the online, two-day dive into all things that can help Medicare agents serve seniors. More than 100 sessions and opportunities for certifications and CE. Cal Broker will be there so drop by our booth and let''s talk! Let''s figure out together how to carry on. Register for the expo here.

CDI Launches Remote Testing
NAIC Announces a Special Edition of The Regulators on Race and Insurance
COVID Vaccines Will Be Free

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Organizations Call on Trump to Extend Benefits to ''Mixed Earners''

PET INSURANCE

Wagmo Pet Insurance and Wellness Launches In California and New York

LIFE

GlobalData: High concentration in Life and the U.S. Market Makes AIG Vulnerable

EVENTS

LAAHU''s Zoom Happy Hour is now the last Wednesday of each month from 4-5p.m. This month it will be August 26. Members and non-members alike are invited! Register here.
LAAHU/VCAHU Present "Get Up, Go and Grow - You Got This!", Aug 20
California Statewide Medicare Expo, Virtual, Aug 26-27
NAIFA-Los Angeles Events
National African-American Insurance Association (NAAIA) Event Conquering the World of Virtual Presentations with Gilda Bonanno. Thursday, August 20, 9-10
The Senior Summit, Virtual, Sept 1-3
CAHU Summit, Virtual, Oct 6-7- SAVE THE DATE
IICF Foundation Women in Insurance Regional Forums Rescheduled
CAHU Women's Leadership Summit will be March 2021-- So far this is scheduled to be in Las Vegas

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This just in from The California Department of Managed Health Care:

[DMHC] has ordered Aetna Health of California, Inc. to stop using the plan''s national standard to deny payment for emergency room claims. This practice has resulted in Aetna wrongfully denying members'' emergency room claims as the plan should be applying California''s broader standard to approve emergency room services.

Great Business Advice at CalBroker.com
Cal Broker contributor Alan Katz has a two-part business planning story up on our site right now. Check out Now Is The Time to Write a Business Plan and Business Planning Part 2: Keep It Simple. Thanks for your insight, Alan!
This lovely reader is Doris Ford, owner and CEO of Ford Benefits Group in Azusa (Northeast of Los Angeles).

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Colonial Life Survey: Benefits Enrollment Rushed
Do You Know Some Outstanding Benefits Folks?

INSURTECH

Ensight Partners with Proformex

DRUGS

Well, We Love Facts: Adam Fein at Drug Channels has a great post about prescription drug trends in the wake of the pandemic.

VISION

SP Vision Care Partners with Employee Navigator

LTC

Long Term Care Providers Facing Financial Hardship Due To COVID

BRAVO

Congrats NAIFA Award Winners!
Petersen Congratulates Dedicated Employees

EVENTS

LAAHU''s Zoom Happy Hour is today following the first day of the California Statewide Medicare Expo!
California Statewide Medicare Expo, Virtual, Aug 26-27 -- Today and Tomorrow!
NAIFA-Los Angeles Events:
Thursday August 27, 2020: Life Insurance Awareness webinar with 4 great speakers. Info and registration here.
Friday September 25, 2020: Health Forum. Info and registration here.
National African-American Insurance Association (NAAIA). Event event offerings here.
The Senior Summit, Virtual, Sept 1-3
CAHU Summit, Virtual, Oct 6-7- Moving Boldly Into Our Future
IICF Foundation Women in Insurance Regional Forums Rescheduled. More info at IICF''s website.
IICF Inclusion in Insurance Forum, Virtual, October 27 - 29, Register here.
CAHU Women's Leadership Summit will now be April 7-9, 2021! Questions should be emailed to info@cahu.org.

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Whoo hooo! Congratulations if you''re an agent who wants to know more about Medicare! There are now a couple of amazing, virtual conferences coming up:

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The Senior Summit (a collaboration of Inland Empire, Orange County and San Diego Associations of Health Underwriters ):
California Statewide Medicare Expo:
(a collaboration of 10 California Association of Health Underwriters chapters):
How To Keep Telehealth Moving Along?
LAAHU Annual Sales Symposium This Week!
Diversity and Inclusion

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Mental Health and Medicare

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BrokerTech Ventures Announces Carrier and Wholesale Partnerships

PEOPLE

Balbone New COO for Health Net of California

EVENTS

Don''t forget LAAHU''s Zoom Happy Hour Today 4 p.m.
LAAHU Annual Sales Symposium, Virtual, July 16-17
MDRT 2020 Virtual Event, Aug 8-28
California Statewide Medicare Expo, Virtual, Aug 26-27
The Senior Summit, Virtual, Sept 1-3
IICF Foundation Women in Insurance Regional Forums Rescheduled
16th Annual BenefitsPRO Broker Expo 2020 will be Virtual
CAHU Women's Leadership Summit Now Rescheduled for March 2021

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Is this nuts or what? Since May 2020, International Living says its seen a 504.97% surge in traffic to its "How to Move Out of the U.S." coverage. Welcome to the ongoing saga of the COVID-19 pandemic, where many people may be dreaming of greener pastures but the U.S. insurance industry is having an okay time...

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Top 20 Insurance Companies Dwarfed other sectors in 2019 with profit growth YoY
Walmart to Sell Health Insurance

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AALU/GAMA Host Plugged-In Series
Forbes Advisor Unveils First-Ever Best Life Insurance Companies Awards

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401(k) Plans May Need Adjustments

DISABILITY

Helping DI Clients During Coronavirus

KUDOS

IICF: Industry Gives Big to COVID-19 Crisis
LAAHU Hosts Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Event
SCAN Recognizes Top Medical Groups

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Two Important Virtual Events Coming Up:

California Statewide Medicare Expo (a collaboration of 10 California Association of Health Underwriters chapters): The CA Statewide Medicare Expo will be August 26-27. There will be more than 100 sessions and opportunities for certifications and CE. $49 for AHU members; $59 for non-members. Register here.
The Senior Summit (a collaboration of Inland Empire, Orange County and San Diego Associations of Health Underwriters ): The Senior Summit will be held virtually on September 1-3. Certifications, product trainings, CEs, guest speakers, industry experts, as well as a virtual exhibit hall and more! Price: $49 AHU Member or Non-Member (3 Day Admission). Deadline to Register: August 28. Info and registration here.

EVENTS

Don''t forget LAAHU''s Zoom Happy Hour Today 4 p.m.
Sacramento Virtual Business Expo, July 29, register here.
16th Annual BenefitsPRO Broker Expo 2020 will be Virtual
MDRT 2020 Virtual Event, Aug 8-28
California Statewide Medicare Expo, Virtual, Aug 26-27
The Senior Summit, Virtual, Sept 1-3
IICF Foundation Women in Insurance Regional Forums Rescheduled
CAHU Women's Leadership Summit will be March 2021

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Going virtual can have some benefits...take, for instance, what 10 local California Association of Health Underwriters chapters have decided to do August 26-27. The chapters are teaming up to host a California Statewide Medicare Expo! This will be an online, two-day dive into all things that can help Medicare agents serve seniors. There will be more than 100 sessions and opportunities for certifications and CE. $49 for AHU members; $59 for non-members. Register here.

HEALTH

Parker Conrad to Offer Mea Culpa at LAAHU''s July Event?
Documenting The Telehealth Tidalwave
Neurological Disorders and COVID

DRUGS

Predictions on COVID-19 and the Pharmacy World
There''s a Medicaid boon on the horizon due to the economy coma that''s the pandemic.

FINANCIAL PLANNING

New Industry Study: Social Distancing Measures Biggest Challenge
Not being able to meet face-to-face with clients during the pandemic has been the biggest obstacle for 9 in 10 advisors according to COVID-19 Social Distance and Distribution:

CANCER/CRITICAL ILLNESS

AACII Teams Up with Unified Life Ins Co
The American Association for Critical Illness Insurance (AACII) announced it is collaborating with Unified Life Insurance Company on a new critical illness insurance plan with US Alliance Life and Security Company.

PEOPLE

Covered Cal Welcomes Kevin Cornish
Covered California recently announced the appointment of Kevin Cornish as the agency''s new chief information officer (CIO). As the CIO, Cornish will be responsible for the overall design, development and execution of Covered California''s information technology strategy.

EVENTS

Don''t forget LAAHU''s Zoom Happy Hour Today 4 p.m.
LAAHU Annual Sales Symposium will be Virtual in July
Statewide Virtual Medicare Expo, Aug 26-27
IICF Foundation Women in Insurance Regional Forums Rescheduled
16th Annual BenefitsPRO Broker Expo 2020 will be Virtual
CAHU Women's Leadership Summit Now Rescheduled for March 2021

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The sweater pictured above is pretty ugly but it did NOT snag first place in LAAHU''s ugly sweater contest. That honor deservedly went to the amazing Ross Pendergraft. Get in touch with Ross if you''d like to see what he wore! Also, bravo to LAAHU members for raising money for such a worthy cause. Proceeds from this year''s Zoom holiday event went to the LA Regional Food Bank. Here''s a shot of the party:
If you have an event you want mentioned, send us the details at editor@calbrokermag.com!

HEALTH

Eleven state insurance commissioners provide ACA policy recommendations to President-elect Biden:
A group of the nation's state insurance commissioners, including California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, joined together in a pledge to work with President-elect Joe Biden by providing health policy recommendations to the incoming administration.
A Review of 2020 if You Can Take It
Many of you don''t want to replay 2020. We get it. But in case that''s not you, check out The Commonwealth Fund''s Health Care in 2020: Year in Review. Warning: it will not warm your heart.

COVID-19

AHCA/NCAL Remind All To Remain Vigilant Around Holiday Gatherings To Protect Vulnerable Populations
DMHC Directs Insurers to Remove Administrative Burdens on Hospitals

INSURTECH

PayPro Administrators Welcomes "Pat": AI-Driven Chatbot answers benefits questions anytime

EVENTS

LAAHU''s Zoom Happy Hour is the first Wednesday of the month from 4-5p.m. Members and nonmembers welcome. Register here.
NAHU Power Hour, 4th Wednesday of the month from 4-5p.m. Pacific. Members and nonmembers welcome. Register here.
NAIFA-Los Angeles 68th Annual Will G. Farrell Award & Leadership Recognition Event, Virtual, Feb. 18, 2021. More info here.
CAHU Women's Leadership Summit, April 7-9, 2021!The latest news from CAHU''s WLS committee is that the CAHU Women''s Leadership Summit will now take place April 7 -9, 2021, at Green Valley Ranch in Las Vegas. Questions should be emailed to info@cahu.org.

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We received an email from our friends at L.A.''s Dickerson Insurance Services that made us truly understand the power of this industry when it''s determined to do something good. In a nutshell: Orion Risk Management, Dickerson Insurance Services (GA), Centennial Group and Armstong, Robitaille, Riegle --all affiliates of Alera Group, Inc. --announced the alleviation of $3.1 million of healthcare debt in Orange, Los Angeles and Riverside counties.

COVID VACCINES

CVS Going Big: Shots In Arms Increasing Daily, Vaccines Available at Retail Eventually

DRUGS

DMHC Report Shows Health Plans'' Prescription Drug Costs Increased $1 Billion(!) since 2017

CA LEGISLATION

New Year, New Laws: California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara says there are six new insurance laws that went into effect Jan 1.

PET INSURANCE

Odie Pet Insurance Seeks to Expedite its Growth in Hot Pet Insurance Market

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

BenefitsPRO 2021 Call For Speakers Deadline Approaching

MENTAL HEALTH

Sunglasses and the Fight Against Mental Illness

EVENTS

LAAHU''s Zoom Happy Hour is the first Wednesday of the month from 4-5p.m. Members and nonmembers welcome. Register here.
NAHU Power Hour, 4th Wednesday of the month from 4-5p.m. Pacific. Members and nonmembers welcome. Register here.
ASCEND 2021, Join NextGen Benefits advisers, solution experts & peers, Virtual, Jan. 20-22. Register here.
NAIFA-Los Angeles 68th Annual Will G. Farrell Award & Leadership Recognition Event, Virtual, Feb. 18. More info here.
CAHU Women's Leadership Summit, Green Valley Ranch in Las Vegas, April 7-9. Email questions to info@cahu.org.

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