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Anthem Blue Cross has announced that Stanford Health has rescinded its notice of termination. The Commercial contracts for hospitals and other entities remain in full force and effect while Anthem finalizes the multi-year renewal agreements, effective September 1, 2025 . Hospitals Other Entities Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital (053305) Stanford Health Care Tri Valley (050283 Stanford Medical Center (050283 HMO Medical Groups Affinity Medical Group-Alameda Region (KB9) Affinity Medical Group-Bay Valley Region (KCI) Affinity Medical Group-Eden/San Leandro Region (KCL) Affinity Medical Group-Rossmoor Region (KCH) Affinity Medical Group-South Bay (KCJ) Affinity Medical Group-West County Region (KCK) PPO Medical Groups Lucile salter Packard Children’s Hospital Medical Group Stanford Healthcare Medical Group University Healthcare Alliance For More Information or Help Quoting Anthem, Please Contact Your Dickerson Sales Representative.

Covered California for Small Business (CCSB) has received reports of phishing scams targeting enrollment partners. These emails attempt to trick recipients into clicking a “secure” link to verify or update personal information. Do not click any links—these messages are fraudulent. Official emails from Covered California for Small Business will always come from an @covered.ca.gov address. Before opening any message, please confirm the sender’s full email address, not just the display name. Many phishing attempts use familiar names paired with fake email addresses. For More Information or Help Quoting CCSB, Please Contact Your Dickerson Sales Representative.

Health Net's SBG Q4 2025 rates are now approved. Below are the approved Q4 2025 small group premium rates and medical/vision benefits for ACA-compliant plan policies, dental and vision. Rates are effective October 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025. Rates summary Medical: Rates will have an increase of 3.5% for HMO, 3.4% for PPO plans. Dental: No rate or plan changes at this time. Vision: No rate or plan changes at this time. Optional Chiro: All 2025 plans have the chiro rider option. The chiro rider is an additional $3.00 PMPM for all HMO and PPO plans. For More Information or Help Quoting Health Net, Please Contact Your Dickerson Sales Rep.

Sharp Health has unvieled a new tiered bonus program for enrolling new small group subscribers, effective October 1, 2025 – March 1, 2026 . See how clients can save with their low rates in 2026. Plus, get welcome back bonuses for small groups of any size. Official Flyer Click Here Fore More Information or Help Quoting Sharp Health, Please Contact Your Dickerson Sales Rep.

Enhanced premium tax credits have made health care coverage more affordable and helped millions of Americans obtain health insurance through the individual market. However, unless Congress takes urgent action to extend the tax credits before they expire, millions of Americans across the country will face immediate and severe premium increases, leading many to forgo coverage altogether. From coast to coast, consumers and local leaders are sounding the alarm on the unaffordable cost increases facing Americans if Congress fails to act. The clock is ticking, but Congress still has time to stop the affordability crisis and protect health coverage for millions of Americans. To Read More Click Here