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Carrier Watch

Carrier Watch

Real-time carrier updates, spiffs, programs, and product enhancements

Priority Health
Spiff
Mar 15, 2026

Q2 2026 New Business Spiff

2% bonus on all new group business effective April-June 2026. Minimum 10 enrolled lives.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Product Enhancement
Mar 10, 2026

Virtual Primary Care Now Included

All fully insured groups now include virtual PCP visits at $0 copay starting April 1.

Beam Benefits
Program
Mar 8, 2026

SmartPremium Rate Lock Extended

SmartPremium dental rate guarantee extended from 12 to 24 months for groups 25+.

UnitedHealthcare
General Update
Mar 5, 2026

Network Expansion in West Michigan

UHC adding 140+ providers to Choice Plus network across Kent, Ottawa, and Muskegon counties effective May 1.

HAP (Health Alliance Plan)
Add-On Benefit
Mar 1, 2026

New GLP-1 Coverage Rider Available

Optional GLP-1 weight management rider now available for fully insured groups. $35 PMPM add-on.

Humana
Spiff
Feb 28, 2026

Dental/Vision Bundle Incentive

Extra 1% first-year commission on dental+vision bundle sales through June 30. All group sizes.

Aetna
Product Enhancement
Feb 25, 2026

Whole Health Virtual Behavioral Platform

New integrated behavioral health platform included at no cost for groups 51+. Launches April 15.

Priority Health
Program
Feb 20, 2026

Level-Funded Threshold Lowered

Level-funded plans now available for groups as small as 5 lives (previously 10). Same underwriting criteria.

Monitored Carriers

Aetna
Beam Benefits
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
HAP (Health Alliance Plan)
Humana
Priority Health
UnitedHealthcare