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Below, please find updates for Friday, April 3rd
If you have any questions please reach out to your Broker, their contact information can be found here (scroll to bottom of page).

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  • And have created an archive of news and articles on our COVID-19 Update page here

Executive Order NO. 7S
Protection of Public Health and Safety During COVID-19 Pandemic and Response – Safe Stores, Relief for Policyholders, Taxpayers, and Tenants

** INCLUDING: 60-Day Grace Period for Premium Payments, Policy Cancellations and
Non-Renewals of Insurance Policies.
CARRIER RESPONSE TO 60-DAY GRACE PERIOD
To apply for the grace period, Connecticare clients must complete and sign the attached form (see below). Once completed, the form can be submitted by email to the address located at the bottom of the form.
In order to qualify for the grace period of 60 days, Harvard Pilgrim clients must have been in good standing as of  March 12th, 2020.
 
In addition, in order to apply for the 60-day grace period, the employer must provide,  in writing , information on their letterhead as to why they have been impacted by COVID-19 and why they would need the extended grace period. 
 
Please email requests along with a copy of your appeal letter to:

Requests will be reviewed by Finance. If approved, a 60-day rolling grace period for approved groups will be in place starting with April premium until the Executive Order expires.

CARRIER UPDATES
Aetna offers a Special Enrollment Period opt-in for Aetna Commercial-insured and
Small Group Aetna Funding Advantage customers.
COVID-19: Updates on cost-sharing and Special Enrollment Period
ADDITIONAL UPDATES
CARES Act Makes Changes for
Health Plans
On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) into law to provide $2.2 trillion in federal funding to address the COVID-19 crisis.

The CARES Act makes a variety of changes affecting health plans.

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The IRS has just confirmed 2019 HSA Contributions may be accepted up to the filing deadline of July 15, 2020. Read Q&A by clicking the link below.
ABOUT US
The Health Consultants Group and The Health Solutions Insurance Agency are insurance brokerage firms specializing in employee benefits with a focus on health care reform and employee wellness programs. Our unique strategies tie together benefits, wellness and health reform initiatives to ensure your company is compliant with the ever changing health care landscape . Visit our website here.  
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Employees Benefits

  • Fully Insured Health Insurance
  • Self-Funded Health Insurance
  • Group & Individual Life
  • Short & Long Term Disability
  • Group & Individual Long Term Care
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Prescription Drug
  • AD&D
  • Travel
  • Medicare
  • Critical Illness
  • Short Term Medical
  • Professional Employer Organizations 
  • Association Programs

Commercial Insurance Coverage

  • Liability
  • Property
  • Workers' Comp
  • Commercial Automobile & Trucks
  • Crime & Employee Theft
  • Equipment Breakdown
  • Business Income Loss
  • Umbrella & Excess Liability
Special Coverage Programs

  • Municipality
  • Nursing Homes
  • Trash Haulers
  • Moving & Storage
  • School Bus Contractors
  • Fuel Oil Dealers
  • Private Schools
  • Golf Courses
  • Marinas

Management & Executive Liability Coverage

  • Directors & Officers
  • Professional Liability
  • Errors & Omissions
  • Employment Practices
  • Employee Benefits
  • Bonds - Performance, Permit & Licensed

Risk Management Services

  • Coverage & Exposure Account Reviews
  • Bid Preparation & Coverage Placement
  • Claim Management & Reporting Services
  • Loss Control Services
  • Safety Programs
  • Property & Building Appraisals
  • Technical Assistance
  • Various Consulting Services
Contact us at (860) 351-0100 
to find out more! 
Do you have employees without insurance? Maybe a spouse, child or parent needs additional insurance? Get the coverage you need. Contact us at (860) 351-0100 and ask for our small business department.