Rate adjustments for ARLIC Medicare Supplement product coming soon Cigna is committed to helping customers enjoy a healthy and happy life. That’s why they periodically review their premiums and make adjustments to ensure they are able to provide the products and services customers need. Cigna understands that an increase in premiums can be a concern for seniors, many of whom are on a fixed budget. They are notifying policyholders soon to let them know this change is coming so there is no surprise. Starting March 1, 2019, American Retirement Life Insurance Company (ARLIC) will implement the following rate adjustments for Medicare Supplement in Colorado: 13.0% increase on Plan A & F 10.0% increase on Plan G 9.0% increase on Plan N Click here to preview the new rates in Colorado. Stay up to date by visiting the ARLIC Rate Adjustments page. Customer rate adjustment notifications for Colorado are […]
Aetna: Walmart remains in-network | Plus, SilverSneakers, CollegeSave, member ID cards, diabetic supplies and more
Don’t worry, Walmart is still an in-network pharmacy for 2019 MAPD and PDP products CVS Health recently announced that Walmart has opted to leave its pharmacy network for Commercial and Medicaid plans. As stated in the press release, this has no impact on Medicare plans. Please let your clients know: There’s no impact to Aetna’s Medicare pharmacy network. Walmart continues to participate in the pharmacy network for Aenta’s Medicare Advantage plans (MAPD), Prescription Drug Plans (PDP), Dual-eligible Special Needs Plans (DSNP) and Employer Group plans. Walmart continues to be a preferred pharmacy for any Medicare Advantage plans that offer a preferred pharmacy network, as well as for Aetna Medicare Rx Saver (PDP) and Aetna Medicare Value Plus (PDP) plans. Walmart will remain an in-network, non-preferred pharmacy for the Aetna Medicare Rx Select (PDP) plan. Aetna Medicare members can continue to receive their […]
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WellCare: Open Enrollment Period Reminders
As a reminder, an individual with a current Medicare Advantage policy is able to make a one-time change to their MA plan through March 31st. During the OEP period, MA members can switch to a different MAPD or MA only plan. Similarly, members have the ability to disenroll from Medicare Advantage and, in place, enroll in Original Medicare. Important! There are no changes to the standard processes for eligibility, applications, or commission payout. Further, agents cannot market OEP and instances in which agents can/cannot discuss OEP with a beneficiary are listed in the OEP Marketing Guidelines. Note: Agents should not perceive this election period as a second “selling season.” The effective date of a plan change during OEP will always be the 1st of the month following the policy signature date. Examples include: 1) If the policy signature date is 1/15/2019, […]
Medico: Medicare Supplement rate adjustments in Missouri, Oklahoma, and Virginia
Medicare Supplement rate adjustments in Missouri, Oklahoma, and Virginia Medico will be making Medicare Supplement rate adjustments in: Missouri and Oklahoma effective February 1, 2019 Virginia effective March 1, 2019 Letters will begin arriving in policyholders’ mailboxes later this month; copies of those letters can be found on MIC in the My Business tab. Please visit MyEnroller, Medico’s electronic application tool, for the most current rates. Read the state-specific bulletins for more information: Missouri Oklahoma Virginia
Medico: This week’s webinars: Medicare Supplement plans and MyEnroller
Medicare Supplement plans Tuesday, January 15 at 10 a.m. Central Time. Register now> MyEnroller Thursday, January 17 at 2 p.m. Central Time. Register now> See all January webinars>
Learn about the 2019 Aetna Coventry DSNP in Western PA
The Western Pennsylvania DSNP is on fire! Join Aetna’s training to learn the key reasons to sell DSNPs. You’ll learn how to better position Aetna product with your clients. Event details: January 29 9:30 -10:30 a.m. ET Hilton Garden Inn 2000 Garden View Lane Cranberry Twp, PA RSVP by Jan. 26, to: Janine McMahon Broker Manager jmcmahon@aetna.com Explore the benefits of the Advantra Cares (HMO) SNP: Do your clients qualify for Medicare and Medicaid? If so, they may be eligible for our SNP. Its special benefits and services help improve members’ health care and manage costs. The Advantra Cares (HMO) SNP offers: $65 monthly over-the-counter benefit Eyewear allowance Enhanced dental benefit per year for preventive & comprehensive services Large provider network Prescription drug coverage: No Rx deductible on Tier 1 or 2 drugs Meal benefit FREE fitness membership through SilverSneakers Non-emergency transportation benefit And many more benefits
January CSB Update: Important Updates, Rate Adjustments and MORE!!!
2020 Agent Trip Earlier this week Cigna announced that their 2020 Sales Convention will be held in the beautiful European country, Monaco! Visit the famed Monte Carlo Casino, dive into the Mediterranean, roam the famed F1 racecourse, and explore the Musee Oceanographique. The contest period begins March 2019. Your other life is here. ExpressTXT Change As of January 1, 2019, Cigna Supplemental Benefits is no longer offering ExpressTXT. All of Cigna’s on-the-go quoting is already available on ExpressQuote, which includes CSB products. Ditch the paper rate sheets and quote anywhere with this user-friendly mobile interface. If you are not already using ExpressQuote make sure to check out this informational flyer. Express Scripts is now a part of Cigna Express Scripts is now part of Cigna. The Cigna team looks forward to creating a more sustainable model of health care as […]
Happy 2019 and OEP from Highmark!
The Open Enrollment period (OEP) is in effect January 1st through March 31st. During this time, individuals enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan are able to switch to another eligible plan. This is a one-time opportunity per member per year. The reinstatement of OEP eliminates the Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period that previously occurred from January 1st through February 14th. To assist you with OEP rules and regulations, Highmark has compiled an OEP Fact Sheet; this document contains the following: OEP Highlights Limitations Marketing Guidelines Highmark Enrollment Application Changes Click here to view Highmark’s OEP Factsheet
