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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.
A new Humana IGNITE newsletter is now available. View post for details.
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).
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.
This benefit gives members $10 - $550 per benefit period of OTC items from a plan-approved list of products (benefit coverage varies by plan).
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield is excited to announce that FCMG doctors will continue to be covered as “in-network” for the 2022 plan year.
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!
Cigna's Medicare Advantage network is expanding. Cigna is excited to include Silver Cross Hospital as a partner to provide care for your customers!
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.
Humana Topic of the week for 11/15 is the Find a Doctor Tool. View post for details.
Nearing the halfway point of AEP! Click the post for AEP news from Humana.
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.
Your clients may call you asking for clarification. Here are some call scripts to help you answer any questions that arise.
Humana wanted to make you aware that MCA administrative payments for the month of September will be made on a delayed schedule.
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.
Get to know Geisinger's Classic Essential Rx plan in Pennsylvania. Read on to learn more about this plan.
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.
Get to know Geisinger's Preferred Complete Rx plan in Pennsylvania. Read on to learn more about this plan.
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.
Get to know Geisinger's Preferred Advantage Rx plan in Pennsylvania. Read on to learn more about this plan.
To better protect your account within CignaforBrokers, users will be asked to update their security questions and answers upon login on the site. This began October 21.
Molina is here for you this AEP and wants to thank you again for joining them this year! They've listed the best ways to get in touch with their Medicare Broker Services team inside.
AEP is here and will run until December 7! Maximize your earnings with CSB this AEP – they offer Medicare Supplement in 48 states, plus DC and have a full suite of Supplemental Health products.
By now, you understand the value of Cigna’s Medicare Advantage plans and their ancillary benefits. Once your customer enrolls in a Cigna Medicare Advantage plan, they can expect to have access to an entire team that is specially trained and available for new-to-Cigna customers.
Clover Health's brand new Broker Portal has gone live and is available for you to access! Please utilize the carrier's guide inside for any questions or concerns.
Get to know Geisinger's Classic Advantage Rx plan in Pennsylvania. Read on to learn more about this plan.
EmblemHealth will reduce a portion of their New York Medicare sales team, but they are not leaving the Medicare market and will continue to sell their products both directly and through you as brokers.
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.
Cigna wants to let you know that they are committed to protecting your Agent of Record status as Cigna ll as the commissions you’ve earned for the customers you’ve enrolled.
Wellcare has received 5 Stars for select CY 2022 Medicare plans in California! This means certified Wellcare brokers have year-round opportunity to market / sell these plans.
Get to know Geisinger Gold's Secure Rx (DSNP) plan - benefits at a glance, prescription break-down, insulin and more. Read on to learn more about this plan.
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield has achieved the highest possible Medicare HMO plan rating in the nation - and right here in upstate New York for 2022!
Humana is here to help members live better lives with benefits* like an over-the-counter (OTC) allowance to purchase approved health and wellness products, the Healthy Foods Card (HFC) to buy approved groceries, transportation to the doctor and programs to be active including Go365® and SilverSneakers®.
Have you completed your annual certification for plan year 2022? Get to know Geisinger's Classic Advantage No Rx plan in Pennsylvania. Read on to learn more about this plan.
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!
With the upcoming AEP, humana wants to remind you of the availability for the Connection Hub mobile application. This feature allows you to use Connection Hub on the go as you are out in the field!
Effective 1/1/2022, Memorial Sloan Kettering will become part of the Empire HealthChoice MA (HMO/HMO D-SNP/PPO) network.
In an effort to meet the needs of all dual eligible seniors across the state, WellCare has launched the PPO Dual Liberty Open D-SNP PPO plan this year, specifically designed for "full dual" beneficiaries across Rhode Island.
Molina has rolled out their new Provider Online Directory (POD)! The new, user-friendly POD enhances search functionality so results are quickly and easily available through intuitive navigation.
Humana's topic of the week for 10/3/2021 is the Medicare Document Library. Some of the document types you can access are: benefit summary, benefit at a glance, evidence of coverage and enrollment books. View post for details.
Starting Sept. 21, 2021, members who have not yet had their annual HouseCalls visit will receive $50 instead of the standard $15 if they participate on or before Dec. 31, 2021.
Enrollment Kit Orders can now be placed via phone 1-866-440-9788 (Medicare Broker Services) Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM MST.
With COVID-19 numbers recently spiking, we see proof that the pandemic is not over yet. A powerful tool against COVID-19 are the vaccines. But what about booster shots? How do they help us?
Even with $0 premium, Cigna's plans include $0 PCP copays, $0 behavioral health copays and only $15 copayment for specialists. The recent addition of Baptist Health to their already-robust provider network gives your customer 250+ more sites of care.
Humana's got your back with competitive 2022 plans and benefits designed to complement Veterans’ needs, like Humana Honor Plans with 26 Honor Plans in 46 states.
The ConnectiCare ANOC (annual notice of change) letters have been mailed to members. For your convenience, find the ANOCs for the more popular plans here.
WellCare is excited to announce that effective immediately, NYU Langone, is now participating In-Network with NY WellCare Medicare lines of business. With this network enhancement, WellCare has also added over 2,400 new providers that are associated with this medical group!
Coming soon on October 11, CSB's Flexible Choice Dental, Vision & Hearing product is launching in CO! Sell new Dental, Vision & Hearing with the helpful tools inside.
New SureBridge Products - Underwritten by The Chesapeake Life Insurance Company. See What’s New in SureBridge's Point of Sale Tool Beginning September 24!
Crum & Forster can help improve your client's pets' health by making their prescriptions more affordable. They've made it easy for pet parents to get instant savings on pet medications. View post to download flyer for more details.
The New Medicare Sales Hub Is Here, Over-The-Counter Benefits, EPIC/LIS & more! View post for Medicare Broker News from Excellus.
Molina is always looking for ways to add value to their members! Introducing an additional value for 2021 plan members: A grocery debit card will be sent to our Medicare members* allowing them to use it through the end of 2021.
The new SecureWise Term Life Insurance went LIVE on August 27th in AZ, CA, CO, FL GA, IA, IL, IN, MO, NC, NE, OH, OK, TN & TX.
Humana has links to look up the locations that participate in both the healthy food card and the OTC cards. You just click the link and put in the zip code.
Lett Cigna help you prepare for AEP with product launches in new states and operational updates to help you stay informed and do better business.
When your client chooses a preferred cost-sharing pharmacy on their plan, like Humana Pharmacy, they get the low-cost generics and 90-day supplies for certain drugs sent right to their door.
Oak Street Health provides outstanding value-based primary care to patients on Medicare. The individualized approach aims to keep patients healthy, happy and out of the hospital by providing various services.
Meet WellCare's new Field Agency Manager in Louisiana! Jason Arbour is ready to help you with anything you need to grow your business.
In 2022, Excellus BCBS is offering a new $0 Medicare BlueActive® (PPO) plan in Central New York that includes a Part B refund of $40/month for members. View post for details!
Starting Aug. 20, 2021, Medico will be rolling out new email notifications to you whenever your clients have a policy in danger of lapsing.
Don't miss your chance to learn about 2022 plan updates for the upcoming AEP season. You'll hear about selling opportunities in your area and get valuable information tailored specifically to your market.
Order UHC Sales Materials NOW! Order by August 29th. This will guarantee that you have materials in your hands by October 1st!
Beginning August 30th, all 2022 sales materials will be available for order through the CustomPoint materials portal for all health plans and markets.
It's here! Cigna's Medicare supplement product, insured by Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company (CHLIC), is available for sale in Montana and North Dakota!
Preventive care and screenings are vital to health, and Cigna wants your customers to stay as healthy as possible. Customers will earn a $50 gift card to their choice of Amazon, Target or Walmart when they complete a 360 Exam. See post for details.
There have been changes since the initial release of Humana's First Look 2022 website. It’s important that you review the newly added individual Medicare plan and benefit information.
With four out of five customers saying they’d recommend Cigna Medicare Advantage to a friend, Cigna’s plans are a great option for your Medicare Advantage customers. What's even better? You can quote & compare plans on MedicareValue.com!
Beginning July 1, 2021, the Healthy Rewards program replaced the My Health Pays® rewards program previously available to Allwell Medicare Advantage members across all states. Members impacted by the program transition were mailed a communication in May 2021.
WellCare/Allwell is introducing their PA Broker Support Team. The team is available to help agents with anything they need to grow their business. They can assist with a number of important items from training, marketing/growth strategies, client support and much more.
WellCare is expanding into Massachusetts (MA) for AEP 2022. They will have a footprint in ten counties with a portfolio consisting of five plans (an HMO, three PPO, and a PPO Giveback plan). See the full post for details and meet WellCare's MA Broker Support Team.
AEP is coming, and this year you can start getting certified with Aetna on June 29. Learn what to expect in an upcoming webinar. To register, go to AetnaMedicareAgentTraining.com. Search for New York events. Aetna will send you webinar details after you RSVP.
The following new Generation of UnitedHealthcare Short Term Medical Plans, underwritten by Golden Rule Insurance Company, will be available to the SureBridge Point of Sale (POS) Tool...
Humana Pharmacy is a wholly owned and operated mail order pharmacy. Humana knows that members that utilize mail order have better health outcomes, higher medication adherence, and higher customer satisfaction.
CMS announced an additional payment amount for administering in-home COVID-19 vaccinations to Medicare beneficiaries who have difficulty leaving their homes or are otherwise hard-to-reach.
Empire is inviting all brokers to take advantage of a great opportunity to receive the latest information about Broker Tools, Medicare Products, Remote Selling and more!
With just a few clicks and a couple minutes of your time, you can be set up with multiple carriers to increase your offerings to your clients!
Starting January 16, 2021, many Humana individual dental plans will no longer require an enrollment fee, making it easier for Agents to present our plans.
The CareValue E&O program through CalSurance streamlines the E&O process specifically for Medicare agents looking for a simplified underwriting application, monthly online payment options and immediate proof of insurance.