Preventing plan misfits will help your organization by mitigating the risk of CTMs and rapid disenrollments and by benefiting effectuation and retention.
To successfully transition to a new system, HealthSpring must retire their current contracting portals, ExpressWay (CSB) and Producer Express (MA/PDP).
Many recent changes may seem like a challenge, they're also an opportunity — a chance to adapt, refocus, and set your business up for long-term growth.
UnitedHealthcare currently provides agents with access to their book of business (BoB) information on the Jarvis agent portal. After gathering feedback, they have recently announced they are now offering Jarvis BoB access to agency partners as well.
With all signs pointing to major disruption this AEP, especially as benefits are trimmed and plan costs shift, now is the perfect time to re-evaluate Med Supp as a strategic part of your portfolio.
To successfully transition to a new system, HealthSpring must retire their current contracting portals, ExpressWay (CSB) and Producer Express (MA/PDP).
Many recent changes may seem like a challenge, they're also an opportunity — a chance to adapt, refocus, and set your business up for long-term growth.
UnitedHealthcare currently provides agents with access to their book of business (BoB) information on the Jarvis agent portal. After gathering feedback, they have recently announced they are now offering Jarvis BoB access to agency partners as well.
With all signs pointing to major disruption this AEP, especially as benefits are trimmed and plan costs shift, now is the perfect time to re-evaluate Med Supp as a strategic part of your portfolio.
Preventing plan misfits will help your organization by mitigating the risk of CTMs and rapid disenrollments and by benefiting effectuation and retention.
To successfully transition to a new system, HealthSpring must retire their current contracting portals, ExpressWay (CSB) and Producer Express (MA/PDP).
Please be advised that a state of emergency was declared, impacting individuals in Arizona. This declaration allows for a one-time Special Enrollment Period (SEP).
Many recent changes may seem like a challenge, they're also an opportunity — a chance to adapt, refocus, and set your business up for long-term growth.
UnitedHealthcare currently provides agents with access to their book of business (BoB) information on the Jarvis agent portal. After gathering feedback, they have recently announced they are now offering Jarvis BoB access to agency partners as well.
With all signs pointing to major disruption this AEP, especially as benefits are trimmed and plan costs shift, now is the perfect time to re-evaluate Med Supp as a strategic part of your portfolio.
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.
As a valued partner, Wellcare strives to equip you with the information you need to continue providing exceptional service to your Medicare Advantage (MA/MAPD) and Part D Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) members nationwide.
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.
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!
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 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.
The Final Rule announces changes that have been made to existing marketing and communication requirements for both Medicare Advantage and Part D 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.
due to the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) on August 16, 2022, your 2023 AEP Enrollment Guides, Comprehensive Formulary, and/or Benefit Highlights will now include additional documents
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.
CMS confirms it has no plans to delay implementation of the 2023 Medicare Advantage and Part D final rule that cracks down on aggressive MA marketing tactics, despite calls to do so from health insurance agents and brokers who object to being included in the definition of a third-party marketing organization (TPMO).
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!
To successfully transition to a new system, HealthSpring must retire their current contracting portals, ExpressWay (CSB) and Producer Express (MA/PDP).
Many recent changes may seem like a challenge, they're also an opportunity — a chance to adapt, refocus, and set your business up for long-term growth.
UnitedHealthcare currently provides agents with access to their book of business (BoB) information on the Jarvis agent portal. After gathering feedback, they have recently announced they are now offering Jarvis BoB access to agency partners as well.
With all signs pointing to major disruption this AEP, especially as benefits are trimmed and plan costs shift, now is the perfect time to re-evaluate Med Supp as a strategic part of your portfolio.
Molina remains committed to the California market and to their broker partners. Your partnership continues to play a critical role in serving members, and they will keep you updated as they move forward.
Preventing plan misfits will help your organization by mitigating the risk of CTMs and rapid disenrollments and by benefiting effectuation and retention.
To successfully transition to a new system, HealthSpring must retire their current contracting portals, ExpressWay (CSB) and Producer Express (MA/PDP).
Many recent changes may seem like a challenge, they're also an opportunity — a chance to adapt, refocus, and set your business up for long-term growth.
UnitedHealthcare currently provides agents with access to their book of business (BoB) information on the Jarvis agent portal. After gathering feedback, they have recently announced they are now offering Jarvis BoB access to agency partners as well.
With all signs pointing to major disruption this AEP, especially as benefits are trimmed and plan costs shift, now is the perfect time to re-evaluate Med Supp as a strategic part of your portfolio.
To successfully transition to a new system, HealthSpring must retire their current contracting portals, ExpressWay (CSB) and Producer Express (MA/PDP).
Many recent changes may seem like a challenge, they're also an opportunity — a chance to adapt, refocus, and set your business up for long-term growth.
UnitedHealthcare currently provides agents with access to their book of business (BoB) information on the Jarvis agent portal. After gathering feedback, they have recently announced they are now offering Jarvis BoB access to agency partners as well.
With all signs pointing to major disruption this AEP, especially as benefits are trimmed and plan costs shift, now is the perfect time to re-evaluate Med Supp as a strategic part of your portfolio.
To successfully transition to a new system, HealthSpring must retire their current contracting portals, ExpressWay (CSB) and Producer Express (MA/PDP).
Many recent changes may seem like a challenge, they're also an opportunity — a chance to adapt, refocus, and set your business up for long-term growth.
UnitedHealthcare currently provides agents with access to their book of business (BoB) information on the Jarvis agent portal. After gathering feedback, they have recently announced they are now offering Jarvis BoB access to agency partners as well.
With all signs pointing to major disruption this AEP, especially as benefits are trimmed and plan costs shift, now is the perfect time to re-evaluate Med Supp as a strategic part of your portfolio.
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.
To successfully transition to a new system, HealthSpring must retire their current contracting portals, ExpressWay (CSB) and Producer Express (MA/PDP).
Many recent changes may seem like a challenge, they're also an opportunity — a chance to adapt, refocus, and set your business up for long-term growth.
UnitedHealthcare currently provides agents with access to their book of business (BoB) information on the Jarvis agent portal. After gathering feedback, they have recently announced they are now offering Jarvis BoB access to agency partners as well.
With all signs pointing to major disruption this AEP, especially as benefits are trimmed and plan costs shift, now is the perfect time to re-evaluate Med Supp as a strategic part of your portfolio.
Humana's topic of the week is Humana Retail Agent Services: Lately, the hot topic of concern has been around members getting dis-enrolled from their plan unknowingly and calling agents in a panic.
Humana's topic of the week is Humana Retail Agent Services: Introducing a dedicated sales agent phone line - sales agents will have one dedicated phone line to call for help with Medicare pre- and post- enrollment questions.
Starting March 2022, Wellcare is introducing the My Wellcare Rewards program powered by Healthmine. This is a new program that encompasses all former member reward programs for Legacy WellCare and Legacy Centene Medicare Advantage members.
Humana's topic of the week is DSNP Enrollment Process Improvement. The job aid inside will assist with step by step instructions and how to submit the Medicaid award letter and information.
Sometimes, being an independent agent can feel like you’re on an island with no point of comparison for how you’re feeling or performing compared to others. Not too long ago, we sent a survey to our agents asking about their experience with this AEP, and we’re pleased to announce that the results are in!
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!
Wellcare will continue to cover COVID-19 testing, free of cost to the member, when performed in an official testing location, and/or when the test is ordered by a physician, non-physician practitioner, pharmacist, or other authorized health care professional. See post for details.
Humana's topic of the week is Sales Resources at Your Fingertips. Inspired by agent request, the carrier has created a sales resource sheet for 2022. There are links to many of the items agents have asked for included in the attachment. See the post to view and download.
This week’s topic of the week is Service Inquiry. When you need help on an existing member or a new application, service inquiry is the way to go. You can even direct Humana to reach out to your member to help resolve. View the post for more information, including an FAQ sheet and service inquiry job aid from Humana.
As hard as we work and as diligent as we are, we all make professional mistakes once in a while! With that said, there are several benefits to independent health insurance agents for purchasing and maintaining E&O insurance. Read on to learn more.
On February 9th, 2022, CMS provided an updated Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines (MCMG) document for Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, section 1876 cost plans, and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans. These requirements also apply to Medicare-Medicaid Plans (MMPs), except as modified in state-specific marketing guidance for each state’s demonstration. View the post for the full update.
The deadline for brokers' submission of completed HRAs for Medicare members has been extended to February 28, 2022. This extension applies to members having effective dates of Jan. 1, 2022 and Feb. 1, 2022.
This week’s topic of the week is Rewards Programs. If you are engaging with Humana, they want you to be rewarded for all that you do. The step-by-step directions are inside for the two programs that you can enroll in. These programs benefit you and your members.
This week’s topic of the week is OEP Guide and Election Codes. The guide will help you identify who qualifies to use OEP as an enrollment period and what the guardrails are around marketing. We’ve also attached the election code document to help you identify other enrollment periods that might help you with enrolling beneficiaries.
Please see the message from Cigna inside regarding an update on cash cards and grocery cards for 2022 - Most customers received the card to use the grocery benefit earlier this month, but due to a technical issue, some customers did not receive their card.
Maintaining your members and having topics to touch on with them during the first 90 days will help you with loyalty and service. View post for a link to Humana's Member Retention Guide.
The federal government issued a public notice requiring commercial health plans to cover up to eight at-home testing kits per month per covered individual for diagnostic use starting January 15 and continuing through the Coronavirus public health emergency period, which has been extended to April 15, 2022.
If you receive questions from your clients regarding SSBCI benefit eligibility, you can use the following information to validate eligibility and determine if a member call to Wellcare Customer Service by your client is needed.
If you’re an independent health insurance agent looking for a competitive edge, read on to learn about the benefits of joining the National Association of Health Underwriters.
2022 is here, and so is Cigna's new rewards program! Start the year right with more opportunities, more support, and more ways to win. See what you can earn inside.
We're excited to announce that we have recently expanded our Agent Support Team to include Patricia Nichols as a new Agent Relations Coordinator. View the post to learn how our team grows stronger and continues to deliver dedicated one-on-one support.
Want to start selling Medicare, or grow your existing Medicare business? You've come to the right place. Aetna has created this site to find agent training opportunities. Over 150 different sessions available!
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