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Inside, find an article from CMS regarding the Social Security COLA increase, Medicare premiums and deductibles, along with an article from Bloomberg regarding one of several reasons for the increases and more.

UPMC knows that most of your days during AEP are filled with client meetings and following up on leads. However, this is also the time of year that their current members, many of which you have helped in the past, are considering all their options as well.

As you may know that the 2022 Medicare amounts are out; Anthem wanted to also enclose along with new breakdowns the updated side by side comparison and LIS (reduction) premium amount for their plans. Please see below.

Humana Topic of the week for 11/15 is the Find a Doctor Tool. View post for details.

Aetna has increased the underwritten Med Supp eApp bonus to $200 and added the new Dental, Vision and Hearing Plus product. The more qualifying applications submitted and policies issued, the more bonus you earn! See flyer for details.

You may have recently heard that Cigna announced an agreement with Molina Healthcare, allowing Molina to acquire Cigna’s Texas Medicaid contracts and certain operating assets.

Wellcare has identified an issue with the printed version of the 2022 Wellcare Benefit Highlights. The PPO In-Network Hearing Services benefit reflects a misprint of a lower benefit amount for both packages.

Hope you are doing great and working thru the (almost) half-way point of AEP. Empire is excited to provide additional opportunities to earn more by serving their beneficiaries.

The University of New Mexico Hospital is now in the Wellcare Network and can be found in the Find A Provider Tool.

Nearing the halfway point of AEP! Click the post for AEP news from Humana.

Please be advised that a state of emergency was declared, impacting individuals in New Jersey. This declaration allows for a one-time Special Enrollment Period (SEP).

Humana is pleased to announce that Reliant Medical Group in Massachusetts is now part of their PPO network effective Jan. 1st. View post to learn more about Reliant Medical Group.

Click the post for 2022 AEP updates from Anthem in Connecticut. AEP Sales Contest, updated HRA form, co-op competition & more inside.

During Open Enrollment Period (OEP) 2022, you can earn extra cash while checking in with your NEW Non-SNP Medicare Advantage members. And this lets you focus more on selling during AEP.

Your clients may call you asking for clarification. Here are some call scripts to help you answer any questions that arise.

AEP is here and Clover Health wants to make sure you're fully prepared! See post for the 2022 South Carolina Battle Card.

Who doesn't love a raffle? Don’t miss out on the opportunity to compete in Clover Health's first EVER broker raffle to relieve some stress during this busy AEP! Compete for a chance to win 2 New York Knicks Courtside basketball tickets!

AEP is here and it can provide great opportunities to boost your sales this year! There is still time to take advantage of CSB's 2021 broker incentives too.

Take a look at November news from AIG.

As of 10/7/2021, Centene has discontinued the sales of the Hearing, Vision, and Dental buy-up packages linked with Health Net Medicare Supplement plans. View post for a snapshot of the packages.

Humana wanted to make you aware that MCA administrative payments for the month of September will be made on a delayed schedule.

You must swap out the 2021 Star Ratings sheets in all your enrollment kits with the 2022 Star Ratings Sheets as of this communication. Please see the 2022 Star rating PDFs attached (EN- English, SP-Spanish).

Introducing a new series of videos to support Medicare members as they join Molina plans! The goal of these videos is to make the process of onboarding as a Molina Medicare Member that much easier.

Click the post for 2022 AEP updates from Anthem in Connecticut. DSNP verification codes, updated HRA form, co-op competition & more inside.

In an effort to better assist you, inside please find updated PDF's of Wellcare in-network providers for the state of Massachusetts.

Ascension Complete has a full range of options for enrolling members in their New 2022 MAPD Plans! Inside this post are descriptions of how to use the Ascend portal to complete Value Based Enrollment's (VBE) and set up members for Health Risk Assessments.

Please be advised that a state of emergency was declared, impacting individuals in New Jersey. This declaration allows for a one-time Special Enrollment Period (SEP).

Please be advised that a state of emergency was declared, impacting individuals in certain NY counties. This declaration allows for a one-time Special Enrollment Period (SEP).

You’re one month into Medico’s fourth quarter incentive program. Have you checked your numbers to see if you’re taking advantage of the program?

This communication will provide information on the following topics we are sure you will find helpful as you continue to work with your clients: Request for Information (RFI), Broker ID on Applications, Star Ratings, First Look Digital Materials and more.

UPMC plans offer affordability, cost-savings, and important extra benefits! For information on the quality and value of their plans, click the post to check out these talking points.

Get to know Geisinger's Classic Essential Rx plan in Pennsylvania. Read on to learn more about this plan.

Please see inside for a list of 2022 UHC 5-star plans. There are quite a few! These will be able to be sold year-round in 2022.

Independent agents are some of the most common targets for cybercriminals who target data to sell, hold for ransom, or exploit for monetary gain. As a trusted guardian of your members’ personal and health information, protecting data in the age of cyber insurance is crucial.

Humana PDP is excited to announce that Albertsons Companies family of pharmacies (which includes Albertsons, Safeway, Jewel-Osco, Tom Thumb, and more) will be a preferred cost-sharing retail pharmacy on all PDP products beginning January 1, 2022.

Empire recognizes the hard work you do to take care of your clients. That's why they want to invest in your long-term success! Click the post to view how agents in New York can earn marketing support during Q1 2022.

Click the post to view the Northeast plans in the 2022 Star Rating document for Humana. States include New York, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.

You work hard all year, but especially during the AEP/OEP season. Ameritas would like to show their appreciation by offering this great incentive! View post for details and qualifications.

As a part of Wellcare's Supplemental Benefit key enhancements, the Flexible Spending Card (Flex Card) for DVH will be offered for Wellcare and Ascension Complete, and will be available on more plans across the country for 2022.

Get to know Geisinger's Preferred Complete Rx plan in Pennsylvania. Read on to learn more about this plan.

In today's interest rate environment, you may want to consider allocating a portion of your clients' fixed income investments to the Power 5 Protector Index Annuity. Click the post to learn more.

You already help your clients meet their Medicare supplement and dental needs. Why not get rewarded for the business you place with Mutual of Omaha? Place your business today and watch your marketing credits add up!

This year when you sell Aetna, you can choose to travel or receive your reward payout. If you travel, you’ll get a voucher to redeem for a vacation wherever you like. See post for details and qualifications.

Ready, Get Set, ENROLL! Anthem's AEP Sales Competition is live in Connecticut. View the post for details on this agent incentive.

As a Cigna broker, you want to exceed your clients’ expectations during the Open Enrollment Period (OEP) and that’s why Cigna is there to support you every step of the way.

Get to know Geisinger's Preferred Advantage Rx plan in Pennsylvania. Read on to learn more about this plan.

UPMC for Life offers agents an additional $75 payment for every Medicare and SNP member when they complete a Health Risk Assessment (HRA) survey. Click the post to learn more.

Highmark Blue Shield of Northeastern New York is pleased to announce that they are maintaining a 5 STAR CMS Rating for their PPO products throughout 2022.

Empire is increasing the incentive from $50 to $100 for brokers who take the extra time and effort to complete and submit Health Risk Assessments (HRA) for new members enrolling in a D-SNP plan.

Did you know Wellcare has not one, but two plans in the state of Vermont designed to offer an enhanced package of benefits for low income Seniors? View the VT benefit overview of the Plus and Assist Open PPO Plans now.

This online resource is the newest addition to our services and was developed with input from agents and other experts to function as an easy-to-use and worthwhile resource.

To better protect your account within CignaforBrokers, users will be asked to update their security questions and answers upon login on the site. This began October 21.

Take a look at the post for updates from Anthem in Connecticut.

The Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is an ideal time to encourage clients to add First Diagnosis Cancer insurance to their portfolio because it pairs well with most health insurance plans.

Molina is here for you this AEP and wants to thank you again for joining them this year! They've listed the best ways to get in touch with their Medicare Broker Services team inside.

Please be advised that a state of emergency was declared, impacting individuals in Michigan. This declaration allows for a one-time Special Enrollment Period (SEP).

UPMC for Life earned an excellent 5 out of a possible 5 overall star rating for its HMO and PPO plans from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for 2022. And that’s not all. View the flyer inside for details.

Wellcare has identified an issue with the printed version of the 2022 New Jersey Wellcare Dual Liberty Summary of Benefits documents contained within the 2022 Enrollment Guide.

Please be advised that a state of emergency was declared, impacting individuals in Hawaii. This declaration allows for a one-time Special Enrollment Period (SEP).

Please be advised that a state of emergency was declared, impacting individuals in Hawaii. This declaration allows for a one-time Special Enrollment Period (SEP).

AEP is here and will run until December 7! Maximize your earnings with CSB this AEP – they offer Medicare Supplement in 48 states, plus DC and have a full suite of Supplemental Health products.

By now, you understand the value of Cigna’s Medicare Advantage plans and their ancillary benefits. Once your customer enrolls in a Cigna Medicare Advantage plan, they can expect to have access to an entire team that is specially trained and available for new-to-Cigna customers.

Good news for the start of AEP! Anthem's broker incentive for completion of the Health Risk Assessment (HRA) for new D-SNP Plans is increasing from $50 to $100!

Clover Health's brand new Broker Portal has gone live and is available for you to access! Please utilize the carrier's guide inside for any questions or concerns.

The 2022 Star Ratings are now available to order. Once you receive them, please replace the 2021 Star Rating in your MA and Dental kits with these 2022 Star Ratings.

Submitting enrollment applications with Clover Health is simple. See the post for tips & tricks from the carrier!

Get to know Geisinger's Classic Advantage Rx plan in Pennsylvania. Read on to learn more about this plan.

EmblemHealth will reduce a portion of their New York Medicare sales team, but they are not leaving the Medicare market and will continue to sell their products both directly and through you as brokers.

As Wellcare continues to integrate their systems and processes, some systems previously utilized by brokers to obtain Medicare Advantage member enrollment and compensation data have been retired, specifically the legacy Centene Broker Portal.

Ascension Complete now offers 2 NEW PPO plans with MOOPs as low as $2,900. See a benefit example below of their 2022 PPO plans. Benefits may vary by service area.

Click the post to find the listing of in-network hospitals for the state of Rhode Island. This is provided as a supplemental resource for your efforts when meeting with clients in the field.

Cigna's Flexible Choice Dental, Vision & Hearing is the perfect fit for Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) to add on to your Medicare Supplement and Medicare Advantage sales.

In addition to the Medicare Supplement and Dental incentives now available, Medico is announcing a Hospital Indemnity incentive for you. View post for details.

Cigna wants to let you know that they are committed to protecting your Agent of Record status as Cigna ll as the commissions you’ve earned for the customers you’ve enrolled.

For a successful Annual Enrollment Period, please view this post to download a CT Broker Guide curated by Anthem.

Humana wants to make sure you take the time to review job aids and informational documents regarding your Humana sales tools via MarketPOINT University. View the post to learn more.

Did you know? Most Clover plans will have a combined quarterly OTC/Grocery allowance. View the post to learn more.

Wellcare has received 5 Stars for select CY 2022 Medicare plans in California! This means certified Wellcare brokers have year-round opportunity to market / sell these plans.

Sell and retain 22 or more NEW Medicare Advantage plans with 1/1/22 effective dates to earn FREE 2023 Certification Training from Empire!

Present your clients with a variety of SureBridge supplemental plan options designed to help them close coverage gaps and round-out their overall health coverage. When you do, you could earn $25 in addition to your commissions for every eligible plan issued!

AEP is here! To ensure that you have the tools and resources you need to sell Wellcare Medicare products for Plan Year 2022, the carrier has created a one-stop-shop resources page.

AEP is just around the corner and Clover Health wants you to be fully prepared! See post for the 2022 New Jersey Battle Card.

AEP is just around the corner and Clover Health wants you to be fully prepared! See post for the 2022 Georgia Battle Card.

Get to know Geisinger Gold's Secure Rx (DSNP) plan - benefits at a glance, prescription break-down, insulin and more. Read on to learn more about this plan.

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield has achieved the highest possible Medicare HMO plan rating in the nation - and right here in upstate New York for 2022!

Humana is here to help members live better lives with benefits* like an over-the-counter (OTC) allowance to purchase approved health and wellness products, the Healthy Foods Card (HFC) to buy approved groceries, transportation to the doctor and programs to be active including Go365® and SilverSneakers®.

UPMC for Life earned an excellent 5 out of a possible 5 overall star rating for its HMO and PPO plans for 2022 from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

In an effort to better assist you, WellCare has shared PDF's of their 2022 benefit highlights for the state of Massachusetts. Click the post to view & download.

UHC is updating the Benefit Highlight Brochures and Shopping Sheets for all Medicare Advantage Plans to ensure accurate benefit information is available for consumers.

Cigna's Medicare Advantage plans rank better than ever. For 2022, they expect 89% of their Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plan (MAPD) customers will be in a 4 Star rated plan or higher – up 12% in just three years.

CMS is particularly concerned with national advertisements promoting MA plan benefits and cost savings, which are only available in limited service areas or for limited groups of enrollees, as well as using words and imagery that may confuse beneficiaries or cause them to believe the advertisement is coming directly from the government.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2022 Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) and Medicare Part D prescription drug plans to help people with Medicare compare plans ahead of Medicare Open Enrollment, which kicks off on October 15.

Legal & General is excited to be expanding the ability for your clients to have more APS/exam-free approvals.

Have you completed your annual certification for plan year 2022? Get to know Geisinger's Classic Advantage No Rx plan in Pennsylvania. Read on to learn more about this plan.

Take a look at October news from AIG.

Empire's NEW Care Guide Scheduler Tool lets you select your client's preferred day and time to receive their Care Guide welcome call! It's quick and easy!

Effective 10/20/2021, premiums for the Grow-Up plan will increase. Electronic applications submitted on the Gerber Life Agent Portal on or after 10/20/2021 will be issued with the new rates.

With the upcoming AEP, humana wants to remind you of the availability for the Connection Hub mobile application. This feature allows you to use Connection Hub on the go as you are out in the field!

Cooler days and changing leaves can only mean one thing … AEP is here! This new month brings some very exciting updates UPMC wanted to share with you.

The new WellCare Assist open PPO plan was launched this AEP in Vermont as part of WellCare's continued efforts to address the needs of all of your clients. Click the post to learn more.