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.
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.
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.
Please be advised that the federal public health emergency declaration specific to COVID-19 issued on January 30, 2020 remains in effect and may serve as the basis for the SEP-DST
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!
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.
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’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.
Get a jumpstart on 2022 Medico Medicare Supplement sales with a new incentive. From Jan. 1, 2022, through March 31, 2022, you can earn bonuses after just three approved and taken Medicare Supplement applications. See post for details.
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.
With Medicare Part B monthly premiums set to increase in 2022, now is the time to discuss the rising costs with your clients. Here’s what you—and they—need to know.
The role agents play in protecting people and communities is vital. Our CareValue agents have all the digital tools they need to be successful even in these uncertain times.
It's business as usual in Florida - this is the 4th year in a row Cigna has received a 5-star rating from CMS in Florida. Click the post to learn more.
We've recently released a newly designed and updated website featuring additional tools and online resources to help our agents become more efficient and successful. Click the post to view the official press release.
The list linked inside outlines what is currently available on the Molina Store as of 11.22.21 and when they anticipate other materials to be completed.
Many people don’t consider that when they leave their employer, they lose out on both health insurance and life insurance. Luckily, Medico and its partner company, Great Western Insurance Company (GWIC®), have two products that fill both needs. If you cross-sell Medicare Supplement and Final Expense, you can help clients cover present and future costs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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