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Molina Matters: Commission Statements Now Available in New Broker Portal

September 4, 2025
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Please note that your statements prior to 9/05/25 will remain in the old Molina Broker Portal through the end of the year.

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2026 ConnectiCare Medicare Sales Materials

September 3, 2025
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These items will also be available for download on October 1.

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UnitedHealthcare: JarvisWRAP for September 2

September 2, 2025
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Retention and 2026 Product webinars now available

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Wellabe AEP Tips

September 1, 2025
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In preparation for the upcoming Annual Enrollment Period, here are six tips to help you ensure business runs smoothly.

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Introducing Wellabe MyEasyMatch

September 1, 2025
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With Wellabe’s newest cross-selling tool, MyEasyMatch, you can give clients a side-by-side comparison and a real-time price quote so they can see how Wellabe’s Hospital Indemnity insurance helps to cover their Medicare Advantage plan’s out-of-pocket costs.

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EmblemHealth August Broker News

August 29, 2025
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Welcoming Expanded Access Through DentaQuest and more

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UPMC UPDATE: LifeScan moving to non-preferred

August 29, 2025
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eginning Oct. 1, 2025, LifeScan will no longer be the preferred brand for diabetes testing supplies for all UPMC for Life plans.

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Cigna Broker Insights: August 2025 - Edition 8.2

August 28, 2025
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CSB rebrand updates, MA/PDP First Look and new job aids, and more in this edition of Broker Insights!

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Judge Overturns Rule Limiting Insurance Agent Compensation on Medicare Advantage Plans

August 28, 2025
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As the Medicare Annual Election Period (AEP) approaches, CareValue stands ready to support independent insurance agents through these turbulent times.

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Geisinger will be in-network - UPMC for Life

August 27, 2025
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Exciting news! Geisinger will now be considered in-network for all UPMC for Life Medicare Advantage plans beginning 9/1/25.

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Devoted's enrollment verification process: updates & reminders

August 27, 2025
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Keeping you in the know: Details about Devoted Health plan enrollment

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Navigating PY26 changes ahead in Colorado

August 26, 2025
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UnitedHealthcare remains committed to offering solutions and competitive Affordable Care Act (ACA) products throughout Colorado

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Wellabe’s Medicare Supplement offers you more

August 26, 2025
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Wellabe’s accelerated underwriting coming to you

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Important notice for AARP Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans in Texas

August 26, 2025
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Effective September 1, 2025, insurance carriers are required to provide a 6-month open enrollment period beginning the first day of the first month an individual residing in Texas enrolls in Medicare Part B if they are under the age of 65 and qualify for Medicare by reason of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

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Important Update: Cigna Healthcare Supplemental Benefits Rebranding and Ownership Change

August 25, 2025
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On July 8, 2025, Cigna announced that Cigna Healthcare® Medicare is now HealthSpring

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UnitedHealthcare: JarvisWRAP for August 25

August 25, 2025
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The value of HMOs, What’s Up with Med Supp and more

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Requirement for selling D-SNP in Virginia

August 25, 2025
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As Virginia moves to exclusively aligned enrollment for Medicaid members, there’s a requirement for agents selling Dual Special Needs Plans (D-SNP) in Virginia.

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Geisinger Gold Brokers, It’s the Info You Need Now - August

August 25, 2025
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Important information about HRA payments and more

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The Untapped Opportunity: Why Agents Should Be Talking About C-SNPs This AEP

August 25, 2025
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One of the biggest opportunities this AEP that is hiding in plain sight? Chronic Special Needs Plans (C-SNPs)

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UPMC Marketing Storefront changes go live this week

August 20, 2025
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UPMC for Life strives to make sure they are able to meet the ever-changing needs of not only members, but trusted agents.

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Important Compliance Reminder for Marketing to Members Prior to 10/01/2025

August 19, 2025
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This is an important Medicare Compliance reminder regarding discussing 2026 Medicare Plan Benefits.

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Early access: Preview Devoted's 2026 Provider Directory!

August 19, 2025
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Devoted is providing ready-to-sell brokers early access to give you a head start.

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UnitedHealthcare: JarvisWRAP for August 18

August 18, 2025
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UnitedHealthcare 2026 Medicare benefits now available

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Excellus BCBS Broker News Vol. 20 No. 8

August 15, 2025
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Action Required Multi-factor Authentication Coming | Legislative Updates One Big Beautiful Bill Act | Claims Based Business Pharmacy Broker Commission Changes

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Get ready for AEP, UnitedHealthcare 2026 Medicare benefits now available

August 14, 2025
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As we approach the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP), UnitedHealthcare is pleased to share the latest details about their 2026 Medicare Advantage portfolio.

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Devoted Health: Download the FREE 2025 Giveback Workbook & 1-Pager

August 14, 2025
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Giveback plans can be a great option—but making sure they’re the right fit for each client is key.

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Cigna Broker Insights: August 2025 - Edition 8.1

August 14, 2025
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New CARL name, CSB state rate adjustments, ROE updates, and more in this edition of Broker Insights!

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Good News - UHO "Journey to Success" Bonus Extended

August 13, 2025
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Navigate your cross-selling skills to chart your path to sales success!

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Introducing Gerber Life Agent Hub

August 12, 2025
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Agent Zone Mobile App to be Replaced with Gerber Life Agent Hub

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Introducing Cigna Flexible Choice Dental, Vision & Hearing Plus

August 12, 2025
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90% of MedSupp customers want this coverage.

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UnitedHealthcare: JarvisWRAP for August 11

August 11, 2025
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2026 AEP Resources page, EZ Claim indicator for AARP Supplement Plans

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Molina Matters: Referrals

August 11, 2025
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Have you asked your Medicare members if they’re happy with your service?

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Gerber Life: Changes to Pre-Appointment States

August 11, 2025
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Effective immediately, the states requiring pre-appointment have changed

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A new provider directory is now available!

August 11, 2025
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Easily search for providers by zip code, Medicare plan, and more.

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Excellus BCBS Broker News Vol. 20 No. 8 | Special Issue

August 5, 2025
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2025 Pharmacy Updates From Mona Chitre

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Update: Pre-ordering Your 2026 Molina Marketing Materials

August 5, 2025
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Pre-orders for marketing materials for CCI will not be available beginning August 15, as previously expected.

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AEP Is Coming—Are You Ready?

August 5, 2025
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Now’s the perfect time to sharpen your product knowledge and set yourself up for success

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Sneak Peek: UnitedHealthcare 2026 Medicare portfolio

August 5, 2025
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You can now visit the Medicare Product Portal on Jarvis to explore 2026 Medicare Advantage plans, plan footprints and a preview of select benefits and plan features

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UnitedHealthcare: JarvisWRAP for August 4

August 4, 2025
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2026 Sneak peek, what’s new for Part D and more

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COMING SOON: Gerber Life Agent Portal Enhancements

July 31, 2025
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Check out the changes being made to make business with Gerber even easier.

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Save the Date: Pre-order Your 2026 Molina Marketing Materials

July 29, 2025
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The Molina Marketing Store is gearing up for AEP 2026!

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Jarvis Medicare Book of Business Access for Agencies

July 28, 2025
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UnitedHealthcare is excited to provide the new agency BoB feature to Jarvis users and look forward to further enhancements that continue to bring value to partners!

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Cigna: Start selling Choice Hospital Indemnity now in DC, IN, & NH

July 28, 2025
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You can now offer your customers protection from out-of-pocket hospital expenses with a Cigna Healthcare® Choice Hospital Indemnity insurance policy.

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Important Compliance Reminder for Molina Medicare Enrollment Applications

July 28, 2025
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CMS requires that the enrollment method match the actual process the beneficiary used.

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Discontinuation of NPN Override Usage

July 28, 2025
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UnitedHealthcare is providing you a new Commission Amendment featuring changes to the commission schedule for AARP® Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans, insured by UnitedHealthcare® Insurance Company (UHIC) and UnitedHealthcare® Insurance Company of America (UHICA).

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UnitedHealthcare: JarvisWRAP for July 28

July 28, 2025
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Featuring What’s Up with Med Supp, Agent Support Center and more!

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Cigna Broker Insights: July 2025 - Edition 7.2

July 24, 2025
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New Medicare brand, CSB product launches, 2026 certification, and more in this edition of Broker Insights!

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Important notice for AARP Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans in New York

July 22, 2025
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UnitedHealthcare is requesting rate updates due to changes in the anticipated benefit costs expected with these plans.

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UnitedHealthcare: JarvisWRAP for July 21

July 21, 2025
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New email supporting member application processing and more

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Consumer Experience and Wellness for AARP Medicare Supplement Plans

July 16, 2025
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Keep your clients informed about email communications from UnitedHealthcare

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Molina Matters: 2026 Checklist - Are You Ready?

July 16, 2025
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Ready to Sell? 2026 Certification has Started!

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Excellus BCBS Broker News Vol. 20 No. 7

July 16, 2025
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MDLIVE Renewal Update | Large Group HMO And Medicare Supplement Rate Requests | Multi-factor Authentication

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UnitedHealthcare: JarvisWRAP for July 14

July 14, 2025
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AEP resources, grassroots marketing tips and more!

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Important notice for AARP Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans in Utah

July 14, 2025
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The new applications will be included in the Utah Enrollment Kits that will be available beginning July 17, 2025, via the Sales Materials Portal, accessible via Jarvis.

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COMING SOON: Gerber Life Agent Hub

July 14, 2025
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Agent Zone Mobile App to be Replaced with Gerber Life Agent Hub

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Important Update from EmblemHealth — New Dental Partner!

July 14, 2025
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Welcoming Expanded Access Through DentaQuest

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Cigna Broker Insights: July 2025 - Edition 7.1

July 11, 2025
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CSB state rate adjustments, MA/PDP certification update, and more in this edition of Broker Insights!

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Important notice for AARP Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans in Wyoming

July 10, 2025
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Effective June 4, 2025, the state of Wyoming implemented an Annual 64-day Birthday Enrollment Period that allows Wyoming residents to replace their current Medicare Supplement plan with a Medicare Supplement plan

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Announcing Cigna's New Medicare Brand!

July 10, 2025
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Cigna is excited to announce their new Medicare brand for 2026 and beyond.

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UnitedHealthcare: JarvisWRAP for July 7

July 7, 2025
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OneTouch diabetic supplies coverage update

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Attention: Molina 2025 & 2026 Agent Onboarding

July 7, 2025
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If an agent does not complete a 2025 onboarding invite by July 7, the onboarding invitation will be canceled

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New UPMC CRM is launching soon!

July 7, 2025
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Evolve will allow users to seamlessly transition their current business

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Gerber Life Email Address Deactivation Notice

July 7, 2025
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Email address will be deactivated as of August 31, 2025 and will no longer be monitored after that date.

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Excellus BCBS Medicare Broker News Vol. 7 No. 7 Special Issue

July 2, 2025
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Returning to the Silver&Fit Program® Effective September 1

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Excellus BCBS Medicare Broker News Vol. 7 No. 7

July 2, 2025
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Important D-SNP Plans Information | Preparing For AEP - Core And Retail Trainings

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Excellus BCBS Broker News Vol. 20 No. 7 Special Issue

July 1, 2025
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2026 Large Group Product Updates And Reminders

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Additional information for the annual 61-day Birthday Enrollment Period in Virginia

July 1, 2025
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The Annual 61-day Birthday Enrollment period will be implemented in Virginia, impacting AARP® Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans from UnitedHealthcare®.

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UnitedHealthcare: JarvisWRAP for June 30

June 30, 2025
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Featuring What’s Up with Med Supp & AHIP certification path

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Wellabe: Critical Illness insurance comes next month

June 30, 2025
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Wellabe is excited to offer their new Critical Illness insurance product to agents and customers in 14 states starting July 18

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Molina Medicare: Available SEPs in Idaho

June 30, 2025
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As you may know, there has been a change with the Medicare Medicaid Coordinated Plans (MMCP) in Idaho this year.

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Your new Cigna commission statement design is here!

June 30, 2025
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A total of seven statement sections now mirror that of our CignaForBrokers reporting, for easier review and comparison

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Cigna Broker Insights: June 2025 - Edition 6.2

June 27, 2025
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2026 MAPD Preview, CSB Spanish Agent Guide, important compliance reminders, and more in this edition of Broker Insights!

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Don’t miss out on competitive Medicare Supplement rates.

June 24, 2025
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Take advantage of coast-to-coast market-leading Med Supp rates.

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What's New at Gerber Life

June 24, 2025
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Gerber Life is pleased to share the latest updates and newly released materials from Gerber Life Independent Distribution.

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Get Ready: NCD’s New Accident Plan Is Almost Here!

June 24, 2025
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NCD is excited to let you know about a brand-new insurance option coming soon!

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Molina Medicare Plans No Longer Offered in Virginia

June 23, 2025
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Please be advised that Molina Healthcare will no longer be contracted with the Department of Medical Assistance Services in Virginia effective June 30, 2025.

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UnitedHealthcare: JarvisWRAP for June 23

June 23, 2025
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Exclusive recognition programs plus marketing to boost your reach

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Excellus BCBS Broker News Vol. 20 No. 6 Special Issue

June 20, 2025
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Current Injectable GLP-1 Mail Order Prescriptions From Express Scripts Pharmacy Transitioning To EnGuide Pharmacy

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Highmark: New 2025 Medigap Enrollment Kit Updates

June 19, 2025
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Please see important information regarding these changes and required actions.

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Important notice for AARP Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans in Virginia

June 18, 2025
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As of July 1, 2025, an Annual 61-day Birthday Enrollment period will be implemented in Virginia that impacts AARP® Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans from UnitedHealthcare®.

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UnitedHealthcare: JarvisWRAP for June 16

June 16, 2025
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What to expect from Unitedhealthcare this AEP

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The Birthday Rule: What It Means for Med‑Supp Agents & Clients

June 12, 2025
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Learn how the Birthday Rule gives Medicare Supplement clients a guaranteed opportunity to switch plans without underwriting—and how CareValue helps agents navigate this evolving opportunity.

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CHLIC transition beginning for policyholders in Connecticut and Mississippi

June 9, 2025
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The CHLIC transition is about to begin in Connecticut and Mississippi.

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Highmark Changes to MA, D-SNP, and Medigap Application Submission Process

June 6, 2025
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Please be advised of an important update regarding the submission process for Medicare Advantage (MA), Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP), and Medigap applications.

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UnitedHealthcare: JarvisWRAP for June 2

June 3, 2025
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Member retention support and 2026 Certifications coming soon

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Reducing and filing customer complaints

June 3, 2025
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Take these steps to help reduce customer complaints and learn how to file them if needed

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Cigna: Start selling DVH Plus now!

May 28, 2025
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Available to sell now in CA, FL, IL, PA, and TX

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Highmark ACA Individual Market Newsletter: Marketplace SEP Verification in Effect Now

May 28, 2025
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Marketplace SEP Verification Changes Now in Effect and more

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Molina Mandatory Broker Training: Enrollment Guidelines Video Tutorial

May 28, 2025
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Molina wants to ensure agents understand the application signature requirements. It is critical that the agent submission process is compliant.

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UnitedHealthcare: JarvisWRAP for May 27

May 27, 2025
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Member retention support and 2026 Certifications coming soon

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Excellus BCBS Broker News Vol. 20 No. 5: Special Issue

May 26, 2025
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2025 Exclusive Pharmacy Update From Mona Chitre

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New CignaForBrokers upgrades you’ll love!

May 26, 2025
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Discover the latest updates to simplify your workflow

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Cigna Broker Insights: May 2025 - Edition 5.2

May 26, 2025
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Updated consent to contact cards, CSB product launch, and more in this edition of Broker Insights!

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Cigna: Contracting system blackout period coming soon

May 26, 2025
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Information about an upcoming contracting system blackout period: Online contract submission will be unavailable from June 28 – July 20.

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Highmark Newsletter: Important Highmark Medigap Updates

May 20, 2025
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Upcoming PA, WV, and DE Medigap Updates: Effective July 1st!

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UnitedHealthcare: Changes to Commissions for AARP Medicare Supplement Plans

May 19, 2025
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UnitedHealthcare is providing you a new Commission Amendment featuring changes to the commission schedule for AARP® Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans, insured by UnitedHealthcare® Insurance Company (UHIC) and UnitedHealthcare® Insurance Company of America (UHICA).

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Cigna: Business technology enhancements coming soon!

May 15, 2025
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You can expect more information and resource links in a few weeks

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Anthem: Important updates on Ohio HB315A and HB315B legislation

May 14, 2025
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Additional updates related to OH HB315A and OH HB315B.

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