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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
Exciting changes are coming for AEP 2023! Your clients will be able to select their Essential Extras (EE) benefit choice at the point of sale.
Centene is consolidating the Wellcare By Allwell and legacy Wellcare Find A Provider (FAP) platforms and introducing several enhancements that are designed to improve the user experience, effective October 1, 2022.
With dental maximums of up to $20,000, dental allowances that provide flexibility, and preventive and comprehensive services, your customers can’t go wrong with Cigna Dental!
Introducing enhanced materials for Aetna® Medicare members
Highmark has learned incorrect formulary information was loaded to the Highmark Producer Portal for 2023 Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York and Highmark Blue Shield of Northeastern New York plans.
President Biden’s signing of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) marks the beginning of implementing many years of substantial change to the Medicare Part B and Part D programs.
All agencies and brokers selling Medicare Advantage and/or Part D plans should review and implement the new requirements outlined within
With Cigna's new value based enrollment (VBE) program for new to Cigna customers starting with January 1, 2023 effective dates and forward! With Cigna's new program, you will receive additional payments when you submit digital applications and capture important customer information at the point of sale.
You’re not simply selling plans; you’re helping your clients access healthcare and potentially attain better health.
The new Cigna Healthy Today benefit is a game changer! Cigna Healthy Today is the one-card solution to utilize multiple plan benefits.
Starting with 2023 effectives this AEP, you can earn $125 when you enroll your Cigna Medicare Advantage customers in an eligible Medicare D-SNP or C-SNP plan and facilitate a health risk assessment (HRA) with Cigna's Value Based Enrollment initiative.
There was a LEAN upgrade recently that now allows field sales agents to complete Voice Signature enrollments using the Field Sales enrollment form.
Earn a $110 administration fee for completing a HRA with eligible D-SNP enrollments through the Think Agent tool!
To help determine the best care for Highmark Medicare Advantage members, they developed an online health risk assessment that will be live on October 1st. So what do you need to know?
Molina is proud to introduce: Daniel Pridemore
Cuba Memorial Hospital joins Aetna Medicare Advantage provider network in New York, effective October 15, 2022
Now your clients can get a guaranteed issue HospitalWise plan to help cover deductibles and copays, regardless of their health status. Even better, the plan premium and agent compensation will remain unchanged!
As a reminder, customers applying for a PPO Premiere Dental plan, may qualify for a Waiver of the Waiting Period on their new PPO Premiere plan
Due to the success of this special offer, the WPA Board of Directors and Officers have decided to extend the current Simplified Issue Single Premium Whole Life Special offer to Thursday, December 15th 2022.
Molina is proud to introduce: Jevon Jackson
Looking for another way to submit paper new business? Upload GTL paper applications by using the new secure upload feature on GTLink!
SureBridge Point of Sale (POS) Tool Updates Beginning Sept. 16
Molina is proud to introduce: Jevon Jackson
Looking for another way to submit paper new business? Upload GTL paper applications by using the new secure upload feature on GTLink!
SureBridge is excited to announce that on September 16, HospitalWise will be available on a guaranteed issue basis for select plan designs in 31 states!
Why HospitalWise makes a great companion to Medicare Advantage and ACA plans!
An upcoming update to LEAN will allow field sales agents to complete Voice Signature enrollments for plans using the Field Sales enrollment form. Agents will no longer use the Telephonic script for Voice Signature.
Cigna is excited to share the new and exciting improvements to their Broker Portal, CignaforBrokers.com, coming soon!
Now your clients' spending allowance-based benefits and funds will be accessible through ONE Benefits Mastercard® Prepaid Card!
Molina is excited to announce that in-person marketing events are back!
Humana's new veterans webinar, Closing the Gap: Your Essential Guide to Dental, Vision and Hearing Coverage for Veterans, is now available on demand on Ignite.
The new hub will connect SureBridge with the UnitedHealthcare(UHC) brand family
The current Simplified Issue Single Premium Whole Life Special offer will be ending on Thursday, September 15th 2022.
AEP is right around the corner and Humana wants to help set you up for success. Go365 by Humana,® the well-being and rewards program, offers members a variety of ways to get active and stay in control of their health while earning rewards.
UnitedHealthcare offers HouseCalls for many Medicare Advantage members
Cigna recognizes the significant amount of time and work it takes to build your business and that your hard work deserves to be protected. In advance of AEP, they want to let you know that they are committed to protecting your Agent of Record status as well as the commissions you’ve earned for the customers you’ve enrolled.
Cigna recognizes the significant amount of time and work it takes to build your business and that your hard work deserves to be protected. In advance of AEP, they want to let you know that they are committed to protecting your Agent of Record status as well as the commissions you’ve earned for the customers you’ve enrolled.
Molina is proud to introduce: Scott Herrmann
Humana is committed to supporting veterans in the community, and the updated Veterans Hub on Ignite gives you all the resources you need to engage with current and prospective veteran members.
Starting this month, Humana is making it easier than ever to connect with prospective members by making updates to the Seminar Authorization process.
Inflation Reduction Act to be Signed into Law, Includes Multiple Medicare Drug Pricing Reforms
Empire BlueCross BlueShield has made the difficult decision to focus on protecting plan sustainability and make only select plans commissionable in 2023.
Molina is proud to introduce: Karen Bailey
Molina is proud to introduce: Michelle Phillips
GHP members in the Berwick area who need care can use our telemedicine services, including Geisinger’s on-demand virtual urgent care, and will still have access to care
For two years in a row, Humana ranked No. 1 among health insurers for customer experience (CX) quality in Forrester’s proprietary 2022 U.S. Customer Experience Benchmark survey.
Get certified to sell Cigna Medicare Advantage for the 2023 AEP today!
Humana’s new campaign sails away from the “Sea of Sameness” this AEP