Here's what's happening in your industry.
Cigna has important news your clients will want to hear: their binder payment due date has been extended to February 28, 2023.
If you have not received a 1099 Statement for Wellcare Medicare business by February 17, 2023, or have questions about the statement you received, please submit a support ticket in Centene Workbench
Highmark was recently made aware of a diabetic supply co-pay issue that has impacted some of our Western New York and Northeastern New York members.
Clear Spring Health are now offering remote patient monitoring services to members at no extra cost!
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Empire has teamed up with Nations Benefits to make it even easier for your Medicare Advantage clients to use their OTC spending account.
Cigna has important news your clients will want to hear: their binder payment due date has been extended to January 31, 2023.
Clear Spring Health has developed an industry-exclusive process called the eCare Experience™, to offer a patented digital care delivery model unlike anything in the Medicare market.
Great news! Clear Spring Health has digitized their HRA form AND have an incentive for YOU!
Important changes to the William Penn Fraternal Association Scholarship Foundation, Inc. eligibility rules and guidelines for the 2023 scholarship grants.
Tip of the Week: Keep selling Cigna Dental to keep earning year-round. Cigna pays commission on dental plan sales even after OEP.
Cigna and Walgreens have joined forces to bring you Seniors Day in 2023! The event will take place during this open enrollment period (OEP) on Tuesday, March 7, 2023.
Molina is proud to introduce: Jeff Baker
System Issue: Cancelation requests through the SureBridge branded Self-Service Tool not processed
Due to an internal system issue, some Arkansas D-SNP members incorrectly received Healthy Foods benefit cards from two different vendors when the Healthy Foods Cards were issued.
Your clients are off to a great start this year using the new UPMC for Life Flex Spend Card.
Clear Spring's Medicare Advantage Plans offer many supplemental benefits and great plan highlights, which you can easily convey to your customers with a placemat.
Wellcare is excited to announce that UPMC Pinnacle in Central PA has been added to Medicare MAPD!
t's important to know what to do and what not to do during OEP. To help you stay compliant, Cigna has put together some helpful tips for you.
Because of a recent CMS requirement change, a section has been added to 2023 applications with optional questions regarding an applicant’s self-identified race/ethnicity.
After nearly three years of success in the Dental-Vision-Hearing market, the time has come to adjust pricing on The Chesapeake Life Insurance Company Prime DVH product.
CMS recently sent out a reminder for best practices for Medicare Advantage Organizations and Part D Sponsors.
Effective Jan. 1, 2023, agents will receive larger commissions when they sell Medico Gold and Platinum Dental plans.
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York, Catholic Health, and Catholic Medical Partners have reached a new long-term contract agreement.
Congratulations for successfully completing AEP 2023! Empire appreciates your support, your hard work and the dedication it takes to make it through this busy season.
Highmark of Western New York and Highmark of Northeastern New York were recently made aware of a dental billing issue with individual Blue Edge Dental plans.
New for 2023 – Part D prescriptions and healthy foods are more affordable for Wellcare D-SNP members!
Your client will be receiving a flex card in the coming days!
With the completion of AEP, UPMC wanted to provide you with some information regarding the Open Enrollment Period (OEP) and their 5-star Special Enrollment Period (SEP).
AEP is complete, and Wellcare hopes you had a successful selling season!
Thank you for partnering with Aetna during AEP and for your ongoing commitment to our Medicare members
Now you can Check HRA Submission Status for CURRENT Members on the Broker Portal and Potentially Earn MORE!
Excellus BCBS Medicare Supplement mailing - sent in error
Now more than ever, your clients may worry about prescription drug costs – especially clients who require maintenance medications for diabetes, asthma, COPD and other challenges.
There are so many reasons South Carolina residents should check out Cigna this year.
Molina Healthcare is proud to announce their newest affiliated provider in Washington state, Newport Hospital & Health Services
Now more than ever, your clients may worry about prescription drug costs – especially clients who require maintenance medications for diabetes, asthma, COPD and other challenges.
As another AEP comes to a close, it’s time to take a well-deserved breather… But not for too long, because OEP is right around the corner!
The WPA Simplified Issue Single Premium Whole Life Special offer will expire Thursday, December 15th
Along with amazing strides in growth and strategy comes some noise. Humana makes an effort to share updates the minute they are aware of issues in order to help create a strategy to reduce stress.
A new CA state law requires most insurance producers (including Accident and Health, or Sickness Agents) to include their license number on all emails.
Introducing the newest IFP Broker Management team member
AEP ends December 7: Guidance and deadlines
Did you know that Cigna Medicare has an onboarding program for new customers?
Save time and bypass the Voice Verification Call! Text-to-Sign is available on the Agent Portal only
Help your clients meet life where it is at, secure and confident with Clear Spring Health!
An enhanced member experience is coming in 2023
Final Reminders For AEP | Medicare Supplement Update
It was recently discovered that Humana’s Rx Calculator and Humana.com were incorrectly quoting the $0 Rx Copay Benefit Model incorrectly for DSNP plans.
Your Wellcare NY Sales team wanted to remind you of an increase to the payment amounts for our Health Risk Assessment's (HRA's) and inform you of two important NY network additions.
U.S. News & World Report has named UPMC for Life as one of the “Best Insurance Companies for Medicare Advantage and Part D Prescription Drug Plans” for Pennsylvania in 2023!
Check out these highlights from Clover’s Q3 financial results press release!
2023 State Fact Sheets for Brokers and 2023 State Benefits Presentations have been updated
Clear Spring has developed an industry-exclusive process called the eCare Experience™, to offer a patented digital care delivery model unlike anything in the Medicare market.
State and Federal Legislative Updates for the Week of November 7th
What you need to know in Medicare this week
Make sure you’re getting the most out of every new enrollment application by having your clients complete a Health Risk Assessment(HRA) survey.
Starting in 2023, many of the top medications taken by Aetna Medicare members will be on a lower drug tier, Tiers 1 and 2. In fact, nearly 300 drugs are moving to a lower drug tier.
Earn more for your time and effort when you submit Health Risk Assessments for NEW members within 7 days of enrollment
Cigna is committed to providing the support you need to sell successfully. And when you do, Cigna will reward your hard work and dedication through their 2023 Bonus Program.
Molina is proud to introduce: Rebeca Aspe
It’s time to start selling and earning, so remember the drive to five.
Wellcare has identified some issues with the printed versions of some of the 2023 Enrollment Application documents contained within the Enrollment Resource Guides.
Ascension Complete has identified some issues with the printed versions of some of the 2023 Enrollment Application documents contained within the 2023 Enrollment Guides.
Clover has responded to the concerns that some existing Clover members have about a perceived decrease in OTC for 2023.
Introducing enhanced materials for Aetna® Medicare members
On October 12, Cigna launched the new and improved Icario Connect Agent Portal. This new agent portal includes features that make it easier for you to facilitate health risk assessments (HRAs) with your customers.
A network arrangement between our existing commercial participating network of dentists and LIBERTY Dental provides an expanded network for Medicare Advantage dental products effective January 1, 2023
As we approach the end of the year, Legal & General would like to share a snapshot of cut-off dates to remember
For your current inventory, you will need to replace your 2022 PRDs with new PRDs for 2023.
ven before the start of AEP, the new kids on the block were causing quite the rumblings throughout our service area. Research, industry trends, and feedback from trusted brokers like yourself have allowed UPMC to create these exciting PPO plan options that reach across the UPMC service area.
A network arrangement between our existing commercial participating network of dentists and LIBERTY Dental provides an expanded network for Medicare Advantage dental products effective January 1, 2023
Geisinger Gold PPO and HMO Plans receive 4.5-Star ratings for 2023
Reach more clients and write more business this AEP with GTL's newest hospital indemnity insurance!
Great news! Cigna will be adding physician assistants (PA’s) and nurse practitioners (NP’s), also known as mid-level providers, to the Cigna Medicare provider directories.
There’s been a lot of excitement surrounding UPMC's newest benefit, the UPMC for Life Flex Spend Card.
UPMC has added two major preferred pharmacies to the list just in time for AEP!
Great news! GTL's Advantage Plus Hospital Indemnity Plan is now available for quoting and submission on Connecture's platform!
Updates to the SureBridge Point of Sale tool will occur starting at about 9pm CST Thursday, Oct. 13 and could cause the system to be temporarily unavailable. Please plan accordingly.
Your clients can earn up to $100 in reward dollars while they sit on their couch!
There is a new federal program available that helps low-income households pay for internet service and connected devices like a laptop or tablet.
You now have the option to backdate the policy effective dates in order to receive lower insurance rates for your clients.
Wellcare is excited to announce that UPMC Pinnacle in Central PA will be added to Medicare MAPD products coming soon.
Earn more for your time and effort when you submit Health Risk Assessments for NEW members within 7 days of enrollment
If you haven’t already verified your account or established your password in iCario, you should receive an e-mail containing a link by the end of the day (October 14th)
In accordance with a new requirement by the State of Tennessee Medicaid Program (TennCare), Wellcare would like to inform agents of a mid-year change in the eligibility criteria for the Tennessee Wellcare Dual Access (HMO D-SNP) H1416-035 plan.
Exciting changes are ready for new and existing members
Molina is proud to introduce: Neal Linares
UPMC is proud to announce that they once again are the only plan in Pennsylvania to earn an excellent 5 out of 5 overall star rating from Medicare for 2023
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced Highmark’s 2023 Star Ratings for Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and New York Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. Highmark's scores were strong again this year, with most plans achieving a 5-Star Rating –the highest score possible!
With 4.9 million of Humana’s Medicare Advantage members enrolled in plans rated 4 stars and above, Humana’s Star Ratings continue to reflect the company’s strong focus on ensuring high quality of care, patient-centered clinical outcomes and reliable customer service for its members.
Rhode Island Provider Network Expansion - Care New England to join Wellcare Network for 2023
There was a LEAN upgrade recently that now allows field sales agents to complete Voice Signature enrollments using the Field Sales enrollment form.
CHANGES COMING IN 2023: Broker of Record Retention Process, Medigap Commissions