Arkansas Health & Wellness recently announced a new agreement reached with Sevier County Medical Center in DeQueen for 2024. The agreement now allows the medical center to be considered in-network for AR Wellcare. This addition is being uploaded to the Find-A-Provider tool.

The US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) finalized a rule through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that will expand healthcare access for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients under the Biden-Harris Administration. The rule will go into effect on November 1, 2024.

The Covered California Outreach and Sales Team hosted a series of Special Enrollment Period workshops across the state in April. Recordings of the workshop and several toolkits have recently been made available to agents to assist them in helping clients find coverage during this Special Enrollment Period.

Ameritas Classic and Classic/Plus dental networks have entered into another network-sharing arrangement with MetLife Insurance Company. This agreement will be effective starting July 1, 2024.

Georgia is experiencing severe mail delays in the Atlanta metro area, which are affecting Sonder Health Plans operations. The delay, which is expected to be resolved by the summer, is the result of the new Palmetto Distribution Center.

The American National Insurance Company recently introduced two new products aimed at providing extra security for policyholders. Signature Protection Indexed Universal Life (IUL) and Signature Protection IUL Plus offer clients increased accumulation potential, two No-Lapse Guarantee options, and a Guaranteed Cash-Out Rider.