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Please be advised that a state of emergency was declared, impacting individuals in Kentucky. This declaration allows for a one-time Special Enrollment Period (SEP).

Humana is in growth mode! The carrier recently announced the upcoming network additions scheduled to take place during Q1 of 2022 in the Northeast. See post for details.

Please be advised that a state of emergency was declared, impacting individuals in all Maryland counties. This declaration allows for a one-time Special Enrollment Period (SEP).

Please be advised that a state of emergency was declared, impacting individuals in all Maryland counties. This declaration allows for a one-time Special Enrollment Period (SEP).

Please be advised that a state of emergency was declared, impacting individuals in Nevada counties. This declaration allows for a one-time Special Enrollment Period (SEP).

Please be advised that a state of emergency was declared, impacting individuals in certain California counties. This declaration allows for a one-time Special Enrollment Period (SEP).

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.

Please be advised that a state of emergency was declared, impacting individuals in Washington. This declaration allows for a one-time Special Enrollment Period (SEP).

Please be advised that a state of emergency was declared, impacting individuals in all Oregon counties. This declaration allows for a one-time Special Enrollment Period (SEP).

UPDATED 1/10: Please be advised that a state of emergency was declared, impacting individuals in Colorado. This declaration allows for a one-time Special Enrollment Period (SEP).

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!

Please be advised select Wellcare member ID cards are experiencing a delay. ID cards have been mailed and will be delivered by the dates listed inside, but all new enrollees should have already received their ID cards.

Please be advised that a state of emergency was declared, impacting individuals in certain Alabama counties. This declaration allows for a one-time Special Enrollment Period (SEP).

Please be advised that a state of emergency was declared, impacting individuals in Washington. This declaration allows for a one-time Special Enrollment Period (SEP).

Please be advised that a state of emergency was declared, impacting individuals in Tennessee. This declaration allows for a one-time Special Enrollment Period (SEP).

Three new states have adopted the Birthday Rule for Medicare Supplement Plans for 2022. Here’s what you need to know if you are licensed to sell in Nevada, Idaho, or Illinois.

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.

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.

Please be advised that a state of emergency was declared, impacting individuals in Kentucky. This declaration allows for a one-time Special Enrollment Period (SEP).

The Health Risk Assessment (HRA) is still live! Clover Health wants to help your enrollee be as healthy as they can be with healthcare tailored for them. View post for details.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) provides for a Special Election Period (SEP) for beneficiaries impacted by a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Emergency or Major Disaster Declaration.

Please be advised that a state of emergency was declared, impacting individuals in Hawaii. This declaration allows for a one-time Special Enrollment Period (SEP).

Medicaid, Child Health Plus and Essential Plan cases with a coverage end date through 1/31/22 will be extended for an additional 12 month period.

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.

$20, $40, or $60 per app! For qualified applications submitted between October 1, 2021 and December 31, 2021. See post for details.

This year was full of unexpected challenges, but all of you rose to the occasion to do your very best this AEP. UPMC for Life wants to thank you for your continued hard work and support.

It’s time to let the community know that UPMC for Life’s excellent 5 out of 5-star rating from Medicare for 2022 means they still have time to get a 5-star plan. To help get the word out, UPMC for Life has created an entire suite of materials for our broker agents, like yourself, to use.

It is with great pleasure that Wellcare can announce members with an OTC benefit on their plan can now use their OTC card at several participating brick and mortar CVS locations in Rhode Island.

New Medicare Advantage plan members often have questions about their coverage. Empire's NEW Care Guide Scheduler Tool lets you select your client's preferred day and time to receive their Care Guide welcome call! It's quick and easy!

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) provides for a Special Election Period (SEP) for beneficiaries impacted by a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Emergency or Major Disaster Declaration.

Please note, Molina is providing additional clarification on the 12/3/2021 notice of updated eligibility criteria for their Michigan Medicare Plans. They apologize for any confusion and appreciate your continued support and partnership.

Please be advised that a state of emergency was declared, impacting individuals in Connecticut. This declaration allows for a one-time Special Enrollment Period (SEP).

Please be advised that a state of emergency was declared, impacting individuals in New Jersey. This declaration allows for a one-time Special Enrollment Period (SEP).

Although AEP isn’t quite over, UPMC for Life wanted to provide you with some information regarding the Open Enrollment Period (OEP) and their newly awarded 5-star Special Enrollment Period (SEP).

Anthem/Empire wants to thank you for your hard work and efforts during AEP! Please take a look at the enclosed Success Guide and End of AEP Flyer. Following these tips will ensure all of your applications are processed smoothly, especially those submitted on December 7, 2021.

A new Humana IGNITE newsletter is now available. View post for details.

If your sales region includes Westmoreland County, you may have already heard about UnitedHealthcare terminating their access to Excela Health for 2022.

Wellcare wanted to provide information on the following topics we are sure you will find helpful as you continue to work with your clients: AEP Application Submission Deadline and Request for Information (RFI) Reminder. See post for details.

Connecticut Agents: what an AEP this has been. A lot of you have said it’s a weird one from years past, and a lot of you are thriving. Regardless of if you’ve had an amazing 8 weeks, a tough 8 weeks, or you struggled through, you are almost there.

With this year’s AEP soon coming to an end, Wellcare wanted to provide a reminder about the product resources and key benefit information available to you and current or potential Wellcare members.

This issue has been corrected. Please review the 2022 Wellcare Benefit Highlights Impacted Plans document for quick reference of plans included in the issue resolution.

You can now earn an extra incentive on Medico Medicare Supplement applications. Earn $100 on underwritten applications and $50 on open enrollment and guaranteed issue applications from Medico.

Univera Healthcare 2022 Medicare HMO plans were awarded 5 stars out of a possible 5-star rating. Learn about this and more in this month's newsletter.

Molina wants to keep you posted on the progress for all of the 2022 Medicare Marketing Materials. 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.

Please be advised that a state of emergency was declared, impacting individuals in Rhode Island. This declaration allows for a one-time Special Enrollment Period (SEP).

Based on the group's feedback, BlueChoice® will make changes to their prescription drug coverage and utilization management program for large groups and CarolinaADVANTAGE legacy small groups.

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.

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield is excited to announce that FCMG doctors will continue to be covered as “in-network” for the 2022 plan year.

This benefit gives members $10 - $550 per benefit period of OTC items from a plan-approved list of products (benefit coverage varies by plan).

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.

During the past few weeks, Molina has received several questions concerning eligibility for the Molina DSNP plans in Michigan. Click the post to view an update from the carrier.

UPMC for Life plans include many exciting benefits that can improve the overall health of members. One of the ways they help members live their best lives is by providing affordable prescription drug coverage. View the post for details.

CareValue can help brokers get certified - NY State of Health Announces 2022 Enrollment is Open – New Yorkers Urged to Enroll in a Health Plan or Renew Their Coverage Starting Today!

Inside, please find the 2022 PPO flyer - a tool designed to educate providers on the PPO process with Wellcare.

Advantage Plus® Elite's new consumer presentation is a quick and easy-to-understand tool to help you during your client meetings! Download the presentation on GTLink now in the Consumer Marketing section.

‍Cigna's Medicare Advantage network is expanding. Cigna is excited to include Silver Cross Hospital as a partner to provide care for your customers!

When choosing a US Fire* Medicare Supplement policy, your clients get more. With the purchase of a Medicare Supplement policy your clients will also receive free access to PetGenius RX!

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.

Who doesn't love a raffle? Don’t miss out on the opportunity to compete in Clover Health's first EVER broker raffle to relieve some stress during this busy AEP! Compete for a chance to win 2 New York Knicks Courtside basketball tickets!

Click the post to view a detailed product availability chart from Cigna Supplemental Benefits for all states.

Wellcare wants to share exciting new pharmacy highlights that members will be able to take advantage of when they enroll in 2022 Medicare Advantage plans.

$20, $40, or $60 per app! For qualified applications submitted between October 1, 2021 and December 31, 2021. See post for details.

UPMC knows that most of your days during AEP are filled with client meetings and following up on leads. However, this is also the time of year that their current members, many of which you have helped in the past, are considering all their options as well.

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.

Humana Topic of the week for 11/15 is the Find a Doctor Tool. View post for details.

As you may know that the 2022 Medicare amounts are out; Anthem wanted to also enclose along with new breakdowns the updated side by side comparison and LIS (reduction) premium amount for their plans. Please see below.

You may have recently heard that Cigna announced an agreement with Molina Healthcare, allowing Molina to acquire Cigna’s Texas Medicaid contracts and certain operating assets.

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.

Please be advised that a state of emergency was declared, impacting individuals in New Jersey. This declaration allows for a one-time Special Enrollment Period (SEP).

Nearing the halfway point of AEP! Click the post for AEP news from Humana.

The University of New Mexico Hospital is now in the Wellcare Network and can be found in the Find A Provider Tool.

Hope you are doing great and working thru the (almost) half-way point of AEP. Empire is excited to provide additional opportunities to earn more by serving their beneficiaries.

Wellcare has identified an issue with the printed version of the 2022 Wellcare Benefit Highlights. The PPO In-Network Hearing Services benefit reflects a misprint of a lower benefit amount for both packages.

Humana is pleased to announce that Reliant Medical Group in Massachusetts is now part of their PPO network effective Jan. 1st. View post to learn more about Reliant Medical Group.

AEP is here and Clover Health wants to make sure you're fully prepared! See post for the 2022 South Carolina Battle Card.

Your clients may call you asking for clarification. Here are some call scripts to help you answer any questions that arise.

During Open Enrollment Period (OEP) 2022, you can earn extra cash while checking in with your NEW Non-SNP Medicare Advantage members. And this lets you focus more on selling during AEP.

Click the post for 2022 AEP updates from Anthem in Connecticut. AEP Sales Contest, updated HRA form, co-op competition & more inside.

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.

Who doesn't love a raffle? Don’t miss out on the opportunity to compete in Clover Health's first EVER broker raffle to relieve some stress during this busy AEP! Compete for a chance to win 2 New York Knicks Courtside basketball tickets!

Take a look at November news from AIG.

As of 10/7/2021, Centene has discontinued the sales of the Hearing, Vision, and Dental buy-up packages linked with Health Net Medicare Supplement plans. View post for a snapshot of the packages.

Please be advised that a state of emergency was declared, impacting individuals in certain NY counties. This declaration allows for a one-time Special Enrollment Period (SEP).

Please be advised that a state of emergency was declared, impacting individuals in New Jersey. This declaration allows for a one-time Special Enrollment Period (SEP).

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.

In an effort to better assist you, inside please find updated PDF's of Wellcare in-network providers for the state of Massachusetts.

Click the post for 2022 AEP updates from Anthem in Connecticut. DSNP verification codes, updated HRA form, co-op competition & more inside.

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.

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).

Humana wanted to make you aware that MCA administrative payments for the month of September will be made on a delayed schedule.

Get to know Geisinger's Classic Essential Rx plan in Pennsylvania. Read on to learn more about this plan.

UPMC plans offer affordability, cost-savings, and important extra benefits! For information on the quality and value of their plans, click the post to check out these talking points.

This communication will provide information on the following topics we are sure you will find helpful as you continue to work with your clients: Request for Information (RFI), Broker ID on Applications, Star Ratings, First Look Digital Materials and more.

You’re one month into Medico’s fourth quarter incentive program. Have you checked your numbers to see if you’re taking advantage of the program?

Please see inside for a list of 2022 UHC 5-star plans. There are quite a few! These will be able to be sold year-round in 2022.

Click the post to view the Northeast plans in the 2022 Star Rating document for Humana. States include New York, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.

Empire recognizes the hard work you do to take care of your clients. That's why they want to invest in your long-term success! Click the post to view how agents in New York can earn marketing support during Q1 2022.

Humana PDP is excited to announce that Albertsons Companies family of pharmacies (which includes Albertsons, Safeway, Jewel-Osco, Tom Thumb, and more) will be a preferred cost-sharing retail pharmacy on all PDP products beginning January 1, 2022.

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.

UPMC for Life offers agents an additional $75 payment for every Medicare and SNP member when they complete a Health Risk Assessment (HRA) survey. Click the post to learn more.