Menard Wurtz Agency

Great news! We have extended rates holds through the end of 2020 for some of your clients. See details below to determine which of your clients may qualify. If you have any questions, please contact your Account Manager. Groups with […]

Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Health Advantage are voluntarily extending our efforts to provide relief to fully insured group health plans in response to the economic pressures and healthcare utilization changes that have resulted from the COVID-19 public […]

QualChoice has partnered with Teladoc to give our members easy round-the-clock access to in-network providers for non-emergency health issues. The service is expected to launch in early August. Members will soon be able to visit QualChoice.com to learn more and […]

Fees Apply to Employers Sponsoring Self-insured Plans The IRS issued Notice 2020-44 on June 8 to adjust the fee paid by insurers or self-insured health plan sponsors to fund the federal Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) trust fund. The fee […]

Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Health Advantage are committed to the safety and well-being of our members. We are working closely with the state and federal government during the coronavirus outbreak to help our fully insured members get […]

Notices address unanticipated changes in expenses because of the COVID-19 pandemic.The IRS just released guidance to allow temporary changes to Sec. 125 cafeteria plans. These changes extend the claims period for health FSAs and dependent care assistance programs, allow mid-year […]

Premium Holiday – no Premium due for July  Delta Dental Announces a “Pandemic Relief Credit” for Business Clients! Press Release from Delta Delta yesterday 5/7/2020Dear Delta Dental of Arkansas Agency Partner, We understand that the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak is causing […]