Here's what's happening in your industry.
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
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.
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!
There was a LEAN upgrade recently that now allows field sales agents to complete Voice Signature enrollments using the Field Sales enrollment form.
Rhode Island Provider Network Expansion - Care New England to join Wellcare Network for 2023
Introducing enhanced materials for Aetna® Medicare members
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!
CHANGES COMING IN 2023: Broker of Record Retention Process, Medigap Commissions
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.
All agencies and brokers selling Medicare Advantage and/or Part D plans should review and implement the new requirements outlined within
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.
You’re not simply selling plans; you’re helping your clients access healthcare and potentially attain better health.
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 new Cigna Healthy Today benefit is a game changer! Cigna Healthy Today is the one-card solution to utilize multiple plan benefits.
There was a LEAN upgrade recently that now allows field sales agents to complete Voice Signature enrollments using the Field Sales enrollment form.
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.
Molina is proud to introduce: Daniel Pridemore
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?
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.
SureBridge Point of Sale (POS) Tool Updates Beginning Sept. 16
Molina is proud to introduce: Jevon Jackson
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!
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!
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!
Why HospitalWise makes a great companion to Medicare Advantage and ACA plans!
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!
The new hub will connect SureBridge with the UnitedHealthcare(UHC) brand family
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 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
Starting this month, Humana is making it easier than ever to connect with prospective members by making updates to the Seminar Authorization process.
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.
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: Michelle Phillips
Molina is proud to introduce: Karen Bailey
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.
Humana’s new campaign sails away from the “Sea of Sameness” this AEP
The Medicare 101 education materials are now available!
Get certified to sell Cigna Medicare Advantage for the 2023 AEP today!
Wellcare of California is currently in renewal negotiations with Optum Health Plan to ensure Optum’s continued provision of services to Wellcare members in California.
Get acquainted with Humana Neighborhood Centers
Humana has simplified their Enrollment Book this year at your request and more!
The Cigna Agent Resource Line (CARL) is extending its service hours for August.
SureBridge Moving to New Policy Administration System– Final Steps
The newly launched Sales Enablement Library replaces the former Medicare Document Library to make finding the right documents easier than ever.
Please ensure anything you currently have in progress from your SureBridge DocuSign account has been completed prior to July 29.
Clover Health is expanding their network!
As of June 29, 2022 ready-to-sell email notifications are discontinued.
Some best practices for you to keep in mind when assisting your members with provider selection.
Geisinger’s D-SNP product is expanding to 60 of the 67 counties in Pennsylvania!
Did you know that Humana has plenty of Spanish-speaking resources?
Medicare Sales Team Update | Reminder Retail Training Requirement
2023 represents the largest Medicare Advantage product filing for Aetna ever!
Information about Aetna's PDPs in 2023
Life Protection Advantage maybe the solution to help them meet their goals.
All providers now have a Primary Care Provider (PCP) indicator added to their profile regardless of their PCP status.
Medico® is now offering exclusive access to a new online platform for your current and future Medicare Supplement policyholders — SecureSeniorConnections.
A Special Announcement for NY Agents
Use Molina's handy checklist to get organized and ready to sell 2023 plans!
Did you know that Humana has plenty of Spanish-speaking resources?