January 2025

Mark Cuban’s Cost Plus Drug Company Savings Now Available

We’re excited to announce that your employer groups can unlock affordable health care by filling eligible prescriptions with Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drug Company. The Cost Plus Drug program works in conjunction with your clients' Funding Advantage Rx coverage.

Launched with the mission to provide affordable and transparent prescription drug pricing, the Cost Plus Drug Company is revolutionizing how we think about pharmaceutical care. 

What makes the Cost Plus Drug Company different?

• Transparent Pricing: Unlike traditional pharmacies, Cost Plus Drug Company operates with full transparency. The cost of medications is directly listed, with a clear markup, to ensure that patients are only paying a fair price.
• Significant Savings: Many of the drugs available through Cost Plus can be priced far below what is typically seen at conventional pharmacies. The savings can be especially impactful for employees who rely on long-term medications.
• Wide Range of Medications: From everyday prescriptions to life-saving treatments, the company offers a broad selection of medications that are essential for managing a variety of health conditions.
• Convenience: Medications are delivered directly to patients, reducing the need to visit a pharmacy in person and allowing for seamless, efficient access to necessary treatments.

How can you assist your groups?

Be sure to share this exciting news!

To learn more and get started, visit the Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company home page or talk to your General Agent for more information.

Exciting News: Lower Rates on Funding Advantage Plans Now Available!

Allied National is pleased to announce rate reductions of up to 10% on our Funding Advantage Plans in select states. States like Arizona, Georgia, Oklahoma and Texas are seeing the most significant savings, giving you a unique opportunity to offer clients top-tier coverage at even better rates.

These new, lower rates are effective immediately, so now is the perfect time to bring clients the best value available. Don't miss out on this opportunity to increase your sales and offer more affordable health coverage.

How You Can Benefit:

• Up to 10% savings in select states
• Competitive rates for your clients
• Plans designed to deliver value without sacrificing quality

Ready to take advantage?

Click the buttons below to access the “Funding Advantage” plans and start submitting groups now!

• Rate Changes by State
• Funding Advantage for Agents
• Group Submissions

Let’s maximize these savings together! Reach out today to your General Agent or Allied Sales Support at sales@alliednational.com and help your clients save more while securing top-quality health coverage.

1095-B and 1095-C Forms: How Allied National Can Assist

Employers who self-fund major medical plans or who are Applicable Large Employers (ALE) must fill out and send 1095 forms to employees and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The IRS uses the information from the forms to determine whether employees were offered insurance. Under the Affordable Care Act, all applicable large employers (ALE: 50 or more employees) must offer coverage to all of their full-time employees.

For your Funding Advantage groups with 2-49 employees, Allied National makes it easy. We send employers 1095-B forms for each employee who has been covered under the company’s health plan during the 2024 plan year so that they can share the information with each employee by March 3, 2025. Groups that fall into this category also can find the forms on their Self-Service Site at www.alliednational.com.

For ALE employers, they will need to fill out 1095-C forms for their employees and the IRS.

If they need additional information from Allied for completion of the forms, please advise them to contact Allied Client Services at 800-825-7531 or clientservices@alliednational.com and we can provide them with a spreadsheet of all their covered employees and dependents along with premiums paid for the 2024 calendar year.

Here are the deadlines for filing 1095 forms in 2024:

• Feb. 28, 2025 – Form 1095-B and 1095-C paper filings with the IRS. Employers who have fewer than 10 employees may still file by paper, but those with 10 or more employees, or Applicable Large Employers (ALEs – employers with 50 or more employees), must file electronically effective 2024.
• March 3, 2025 – Form 1095-B and 1095-C to employees
• March 31, 2025 – Electronic filing with the IRS

Pivot Bonus: You Still Have Time

Start your year off with a bonus! Plus, give your clients the maximum short-term medical coverage available ONLY through Pivot Health, giving them peace of mind to stay insured for longer.

Sign your clients up today, and watch your bonus grow! The deadline for this bonus is Friday, Jan. 31! Click on the button below for bonus details.

Pro Tip: Did You Know Our Quoting Software is Available to All Agents?

Download this tool on our site at www.alliednational.com/winallied and you’ll be able to provide your own street rates to your clients!

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