Posted on September 8, 2026
Below is a listing by carrier of the 2027 Small Group requested and approved rate changes. Carrier Requested Rate Change DFS Approved Rate Change Anthem 20.4% 14.4% Emblem (HIP) 14.2% -0.7%… Read More
Posted on August 4, 2026
See below Horizon Brief Notes regarding this transition Applies to: Small Group and Midsize Markets To help manage rising healthcare costs, Horizon will transition its commission structure from a percentage-of-premium… Read More
Posted on July 22, 2026
Earlier this year, United Healthcare issued updated documentation requirements for QLE (beginning 3/1/2026) in the small group space. In NY, this impacted groups under 5 subscribers (for New Hires only). Effective… Read More
Posted on July 10, 2026
See below Brief Notes form Horizon regarding this topic. Applies to: Small Employer groups enrolled in SHOP plans Horizon is withdrawing Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) health and prescription drug… Read More
Posted on June 30, 2026
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey has announced that it will discontinue all remaining Pre-ACA (transitional) small group health plans at each affected group’s 2026 renewal. What you… Read More