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Geisinger: All the Medicare Information You Need Now

March 18, 2024
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Help with OTC and flex benefits, D-SNP plan selection, and more

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NCD Elite - Now Available in NY + CT!

March 18, 2024
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You've been asking, and now, here it is! NCD Elite by MetLife is now available in New York and Connecticut!

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GTL: Full Legal Signature Required for Application Processing

March 18, 2024
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To expedite and ensure the smooth processing of applications, GTL can only accept the full legal signature on all submitted applications

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High Deductible Plan G coming for AARP Medicare Supplement Plans

March 13, 2024
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Watch for more information on the new HDG plan, launching this April for plan effective dates of June 1, 2024, and later

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Get to Know: Accident Plus from Liberty Bankers

March 13, 2024
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Accident Plus is a new supplemental health product offered by Liberty Bankers Life Insurance Company to help your clients receive financial help should an unexpected accident occur.

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Coming Soon: Enhanced Agent Portals from Liberty Bankers

March 13, 2024
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The redesigned Agent Portals will have a fresh new look and serve as an excellent resource for all your business needs.

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UnitedHealthcare: JarvisWRAP for March 11

March 11, 2024
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This edition features resources to help you grow your business.

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Excellus BCBS Broker News Vol. 19 No. 3

March 11, 2024
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Reminder It’s Time To Report Your 2023 Prescription Data | Target Optical And Pearle Vision Added To Vision Network

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Molina: Cleveland Clinic Now in Network

March 11, 2024
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Molina Medicare Advantage Network Now Includes Cleveland Clinic in Ohio

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2024 Florida Rate Information for AARP Medicare Supplement Plans

March 11, 2024
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2024 Florida rate information is now available for AARP® Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans insured by UnitedHealthcare® Insurance Company (UHIC).

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2024 Tennessee UHIC & UHICA Rate Information for AARP Medicare Supplement Plans

March 11, 2024
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2024 Florida rate information is now available for AARP® Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans insured by UnitedHealthcare® Insurance Company (UHIC).

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Get Ready: UnitedHealthcare Dental, Vision, Hearing Plans, Coming Soon!

March 11, 2024
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Beginning on March 26, 2024, you can start selling UnitedHealthcare® Dental, Vision, Hearing Plans (DVH) for April 1, 2024, and later

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Important The Cigna Group and CSB Strategic Initiative

March 11, 2024
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2024 The Cigna Group Strategic Initiative

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UPMC for Life: Quality matters, Star Ratings matter

March 7, 2024
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UPMC for Life wants to again thank you for all your efforts and all the ways you’ve been there to help members and your clients

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New Capabilities in Jarvis for AARP Medicare Supplement Plans

March 6, 2024
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Servicing Your Clients May Now Be Easier in Jarvis!

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Jarvis Medicare Book of Business Access for Agencies

March 6, 2024
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After gathering feedback, UnitedHealthcare is excited to announce they're now offering Jarvis BoB access to agency partners as well.

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Excellus BCBS Medicare Broker News Vol. 6 No.3

March 4, 2024
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Cheers To The Top Brokers! | NYS Special Election Period Notice | Social Media Policy Update

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Now Required: New Enrollment Kits and Applications for AARP Medicare Supplement Plans

February 28, 2024
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Please ensure you are using the correct application. Remember, the correct application is always available in LEAN™.

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Expanding Soon to More States: UnitedHealthcare Dental, Vision, Hearing Plans!

February 21, 2024
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Beginning on March 26, 2024, you can start selling UnitedHealthcare® Dental, Vision, Hearing Plans (DVH) for April 1, 2024, and later, plan effective dates in more states!

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UnitedHealthcare: JarvisWRAP for February 20

February 20, 2024
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This week's edition, sent today in observance of Presidents' Day, focuses on our resources that help members live healthier lives.

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Excellus BCBS Broker News Vol. 19 No. 2

February 19, 2024
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How ACQAs Help Increase Quality Care | Reminder Regarding WellNow | ThriveWell & Headspace Toolkits Available

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Geisinger: Information You’ll Need for 2024

February 16, 2024
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Important information for the new year, and more

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Coming Soon: Four New Supplemental Health Products from Liberty Bankers

February 15, 2024
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Less Than One Month Until New Products Launch

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Coming Soon: Personalized Billing for AARP Medicare Supplement Plans!

February 14, 2024
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Personalized Billing is coming to give your clients more insight and simplify your clients’ experience with AARP® Supplemental and Personal Health Insurance plans from UnitedHealthcare®.

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Action required soon: New Enrollment Kits and Applications for AARP Medicare Supplement Plans

February 13, 2024
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Don’t forget! New Enrollment Kits and applications reflecting underwriting changes will be available and required soon for AARP® Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans

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They’re HERE! New Member Service Request Tool Capabilities for AARP Medicare Supplement Plans

February 12, 2024
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New capabilities to the Member Service Request Tool in Jarvis!

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Check Out the Handy New Search Function Added to Marcom!

February 12, 2024
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Highmark has added an Advanced Search function to make it easier to find the Medicare Agent Marketing Materials you're looking for!

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REMINDER: When to use the TPMO disclaimer

February 12, 2024
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As a reminder, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released regulations that state all marketing, sales, and enrollment calls must be recorded in their entirety

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UnitedHealthcare: See What's On Toolkit- I'm Your Local Agent Campaign

February 7, 2024
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The "I’m Your Local Agent" campaign can help you establish relationships with potential clients who may be interested in an AARP Medicare Supplement Plan.

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UnitedHealthcare: JarvisWRAP for February 5

February 5, 2024
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Read about the Authorized to Offer (A2O) AARP Medicare Plans Agent Program and more

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Wellabe: Dental rates are increasing and more

February 1, 2024
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Increasing Dental Rates, How to tell if you'll get a 1099, and Tips to Educate Clients about Hospital Indemnity insurance

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Excellus BCBS Medicare Broker News Vol. 6 No. 2

February 1, 2024
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Welcome Andre! | Member Town Hall Events | Winter Medicare Member Insider

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Hospital Indemnity Plus from Liberty Bankers is Now Available in Tennessee and Utah

January 31, 2024
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Liberty Bankers Life's Hospital Indemnity Plus is Now Available to Sell in Tennessee and Utah

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NEW A2Oh! Rewards option here for AARP Medicare Supplement Plans

January 31, 2024
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A New Choice with the A2Oh! Rewards Program for AARP Supplement Plans

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Get $100 for NEW 2024 marketing assets

January 30, 2024
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Interested? See how you could spend your $100 Broker Bucks in the storefront

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Check Out What’s New with the Member Service Request Tool for AARP Medicare Supplement Plans

January 29, 2024
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New capabilities coming to the Member Service Request Tool in Jarvis!

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Now Required: New Enrollment Kits and Applications for AARP Medicare Supplement Plans

January 25, 2024
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New Enrollment Kits and applications are now required and available for AARP® Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans from UnitedHealthcare® in Delaware, Minnesota, Montana, and West Virginia.

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UnitedHealthcare: Rochester Regional Health Providers

January 24, 2024
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As a reminder, Rochester Regional Health (RRH) is in network for UnitedHealthcare many members

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Cigna: Important update on Orlando Health in FL

January 24, 2024
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Orlando Health may be leaving Cigna Medicare Advantage network in Florida

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Molina: It's time to say thank you!

January 24, 2024
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Did you know that one of the most important factors in member retention is members' relationship with their broker?

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Did you miss this? It's time to get started with NCD by MetLife!

January 24, 2024
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Have you sold your first NCD by MetLife policy yet?

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Excellus BCBS Broker News Vol. 19 No. 1

January 23, 2024
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Tax Form 1095-B | Gag Clause Confirmation Of Attestations | Virtual Physical Therapy

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Great News! NCD by MetLife Plans Just Got Better!

January 22, 2024
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Simple Extractions are now covered under Basic / Type B Services for our NCD by MetLife Value, Essentials, and Complete dental plans!

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Important updates for Virginia Cigna Healthcare clients' policies

January 17, 2024
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Reminder about changes due to the Virginia Health Insurance Exchange

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UnitedHealthcare: JarvisWRAP for January 16

January 16, 2024
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Member engagement & retention

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Important Update about NCD Nationwide

January 16, 2024
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After January 31st, 2024, NCD dental plans underwritten by Nationwide will no longer accept new enrollments.

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The Legal & General Connection

January 12, 2024
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Materials, updates, and more

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Important Information for 2024 from Geisinger

January 11, 2024
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Important information for the new year, and more

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New Cigna site to order sales materials coming in February

January 9, 2024
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Exciting news as we head into 2024!

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Molina: California D-SNP EHRA Now Available in Icario

January 9, 2024
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Starting Wednesday, January 10, 2024, the California D-SNP Electronic Health Risk Assessment will be available in the Icario platform.

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UnitedHealthcare: JarvisWRAP for January 8

January 8, 2024
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New eLearnings, videos, sales materials, and more!

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Cigna Supplemental Benefits Training to be available on Producers' University

January 8, 2024
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All of your Medicare training will be in one place on January 22.

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Empire is now Anthem

January 8, 2024
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Anthem's mission of improving the health of all New Yorkers is stronger than ever

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Excellus BCBS Medicare Broker News Vol. 6 No. 1

January 5, 2024
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OEP What You Need To Know | 2024 Sales And Member Materials | REMINDER: Member Updates For The New Year

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Action needed soon: New Enrollment Kits for AARP Medicare Supplement Plans

January 4, 2024
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New Enrollment Kits and applications reflecting underwriting changes will be available and required soon for AARP® Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans from UnitedHealthcare® in Delaware, Minnesota, Montana, and West Virginia.

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Cigna Binder Payment Deadline is Extended

January 4, 2024
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Binder payment deadline has been extended, and there's time to get your clients enrolled by 1/16/24.

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Excellus BCBS WellNow Urgent Care Update

January 3, 2024
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Special Issue | WellNow Urgent Care

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UnitedHealthcare: JarvisWRAP for January 2

January 2, 2024
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Strive for Elite status in the new year!

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Molina: Important HRA Submission Updates

December 31, 2023
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After Sunday, December 31, 2023, the Icario platform will no longer be available for Electronic Health Risk Assessment submissions.

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NABIP Responds to CMS 2025 Proposed Changes

December 28, 2023
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NABIP has issued their response to CMS' 2025 proposed changes

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Another reason to sell Devoted Health

December 27, 2023
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Devoted Health’s 2024 HMO and D-SNP plans earned 5 out of 5 Stars in Florida and Ohio. The 5-Star Special Enrollment Period (SEP) provides continuous enrollment for your clients.

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Effective Now! Updates for AARP Medicare Supplement Plans in Kentucky

December 27, 2023
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Don’t forget! Effective recently are two important updates for AARP® Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans insured by UnitedHealthcare® Insurance Company in Kentucky

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Hospital Indemnity Plus from Liberty Bankers is Now Available in Montana

December 21, 2023
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Liberty Bankers Life's Hospital Indemnity Plus is Now Available to Sell in Montana

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UnitedHealthcare Has Your Guide to MA Commission Payments for 2024

December 20, 2023
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Whether you are a new agent or someone who has sold with UnitedHealthcare for years, now is a great time to refresh your commissions knowledge

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Excellus BCBS Broker News Vol. 18 No. 12 - Special Issue

December 18, 2023
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Special Issue | WellNow Urgent Care

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UnitedHealthcare: JarvisWRAP for December 18

December 18, 2023
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Your guide to Medicare Advantage commission payments for 2024 and more!

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Wellabe: A new authentication process starts soon

December 18, 2023
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Reminder: Authentication requirements are being updated

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The William Penn Association is extending the Simplified Issue SPWL Special!!

December 18, 2023
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Due to an overwhelming request, WPA Life has extended the Simplified Issue Single Premium Whole Life Special until June 30, 2024.

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NCD Dental: Important announcement for agents selling in Massachusetts

December 18, 2023
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NCD by MetLife will remain in the market and will continue to be available for sale to new members.

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Exciting Changes Coming to Highmark's OTC Benefit for 2024!

December 17, 2023
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Highmark is happy to announce they are making improvements to their OTC Benefit experience for members.

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Coming Soon: New Enrollment Kits and Applications for AARP Medicare Supplement Plans

December 13, 2023
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Set a reminder to order new materials Friday, December 15!

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Molina: Special Enrollment Opportunities

December 13, 2023
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You may have additional opportunities to enroll members for a January 1 effective date!

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BlueCross BlueShield South Carolina: Reporting Fraud

December 12, 2023
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina continues to receive reports from both the agent community and from members of consumers being moved to another carrier’s Individual Marketplace plan without their knowledge or consent.

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Molina: Important HRA & Icario Updates

December 12, 2023
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There are two new HRA documents ready for your use on the Molina Agent Center

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Excellus BCBS Broker News Vol. 18 No. 12

December 11, 2023
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Season’s Greetings | 2024 Broker Guide | Our Next Step Toward Health Equity

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Highmark: Congratulations on a Successful 2024 AEP!

December 8, 2023
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Checking Book of Business on the Producer Portal, Member ID Cards Mailing Now, and more

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California Medical Group/IPA Identification in POD

December 5, 2023
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There has recently been a change in the Provider Online Directory related to how the Service Location and Medical Group affiliations are listed.

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Excellus BCBS Medicare Broker News Vol. 5 No. 11

December 4, 2023
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Member Updates For The New Year | 2024 Med Supp Sales Kits Now Available

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UnitedHealthcare Announces Amazon as New OTC Online Fulfillment Partner

November 30, 2023
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Beginning in 2024, UnitedHealthcare is expanding member value by working with Amazon

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Anthem: Dollar General is Now in the Grocery Network

November 29, 2023
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Anthem Medicare Advantage members now have more choices when using their Grocery benefit allowance.

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Excellus BCBS Broker News Vol. 18 No. 11

November 27, 2023
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Gag Clause Prohibition Attestation | Sunsetting Wellbeing Programs | Preferred Value Formulary

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Wellcare: St. Joseph's Home Health Care

November 22, 2023
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St. Joseph's Home Health Care Provider Update

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Hospital Indemnity Plus is Now Available in South Carolina

November 22, 2023
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Liberty Bankers Life's Hospital Indemnity Plus is Now Available to Sell in South Carolina

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Wellcare: Albany Medical Center Update

November 20, 2023
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Over the past few weeks, wellcare has received a number of inquiries regarding the recent change of status with Albany Medical Hospital.

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Try Call & Close from Devoted Health

November 17, 2023
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See how Call & Close from Devoted Health delivers more results

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The New Molina Marketing Store Continues to Grow!

November 15, 2023
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Come see what has been added!

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Getting more from UPMC for Life’s dental benefits

November 15, 2023
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UPMC for Life’s PPO plans give members the flexibility to use their dental allowance when visiting an out-of-network dental provider

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Updates in Kentucky for AARP Medicare Supplement Plans

November 15, 2023
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Two updates are coming soon for AARP® Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans insured by UnitedHealthcare® Insurance Company in Kentucky.

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VSP Preferred Plan Now Available in New York!

November 15, 2023
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Great News! The VSP Preferred Plan by NCD is now available for sale in the state of New York as of Monday, November 13th!

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Want $100 in Broker Bucks from Devoted Health?

November 15, 2023
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There’s still time to unlock the marketing storefront

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Devoted Health: Must read for Medicare election periods

November 15, 2023
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Selling well during this year’s AEP? Prepping for the upcoming OEP? Brush up on election period reminders to prepare for the months ahead.

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UnitedHealthcare: JarvisWRAP for November 13

November 13, 2023
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Congratulations! We’re halfway through the 2024 Annual Enrollment Period (AEP)

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New Enrollment Kits for AARP Medicare Supplement Plans

November 8, 2023
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New Enrollment Kits and applications reflecting underwriting changes will be available and required soon for AARP® Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans from UnitedHealthcare®

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Important Change to Cigna Network Relationships in TN and South FL

November 6, 2023
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TriStar Health System, Inc. and HCA Florida Healthcare are no longer in-network for IFP plans.

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Excellus BCBS Broker News Vol. 5 No. 10

November 1, 2023
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Final Reminders For AEP | Medicare Supplement Disenrollment | D-SNP Update

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Hospital Indemnity Plus from Liberty Bankers is Now Available in Additional States

November 1, 2023
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Liberty Bankers Life's Hospital Indemnity Plus is Now Available to Sell in Two Additional States

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5-star UPDATE: BEST quality plan in PA

October 26, 2023
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UPMC for Life is the ONLY Medicare Advantage plan in Pennsylvania to earn an excellent 5 out of 5 stars for both their HMO and PPO plans for 2024!

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Excellus BCBS Broker News Vol. 5 No. 9

October 23, 2023
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CMS 2024 Quality Ratings | 2024 Resources On The Sales Hub | Reminders From “First Look” Broker Event

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Wellcare: Text Message Outreach Updates to PDP Members – RFI Texts

October 23, 2023
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New Text Message Outreach for PDP Members to Help Resolve RFI Applications

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