Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield suspends additional authorization requirements to aid GA COVID-19 response As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread throughout communities, Anthem appreciates that providers on the front line are committed to providing care to their members. Anthem is closely monitoring COVID-19 developments and what it means for their customers and healthcare provider partners. In addition to the proactive steps Anthem has already taken to support care providers and protect members, associates and communities against COVID-19, Anthem in Georgia is taking additional measures outlined by the Georgia Department of Insurance in Directive 20-EX-7, asking all insurers to suspend certain utilization management review and notification requirements to free up staff for clinical support: Suspension of Preauthorization Requirements for Scheduled Surgeries or Admissions at Hospitals Suspension of Concurrent Review for Inpatient Hospital Services Waive requirements for location-based credentialing Anthem has […]
Cigna: Sales at Your Fingertips
Webinars for You Learn about phone sales and our new product! Learn anytime, anywhere! Cigna’s webinars offer you a virtual learning environment to help you maintain engagement and continuity of sales. To register, simply click the link on the desired date below. Learn how to conduct phone sales Hear from Cigna’s Regional Vice Presidents about how to succeed in a telephonic space April 21st – 2:00PM EST April 22nd – 11:00PM EST April 23rd – 1:00PM EST Broaden your portfolio Learn about our newest product, CHLIC FL. Sales start April 13th! April 9th – 1:00PM EST April 10th – 1:00PM EST April 13th – 2:00PM EST April 14th – 10:00AM EST April 15th – 10:00AM EST Utilize our tools! Everything you need to help make the sale over the phone is at your fingertips! With mobile quoting, paperless applications, and easy-to-access resources, Cigna Supplemental […]
UnitedHealthcare Medicare Solutions Sales Administration System Upgrade
UnitedHealthcare Medicare Solutions Sales Administration System Upgrade Thank you for continuing to be a Partner in Care to members and the consumers who may need you most during this time. Starting at 11:59 p.m. on April 7, UnitedHealthcare will undergo a planned sales administration system upgrade to ensure their platforms can continue to operate smoothly. The upgrade will include enhancements like real-time Agent of Record retention and consolidated renewal schedules. UHC wants to continue to support you and thank you for your patience during this necessary system upgrade. As previously shared, they will be advancing your May and June renewal payments in April. However, payment on new enrollments and true-up payments will not occur during the upgrade. They will resume once the upgrade is complete. See more details below. During the upgrade period, if you have a Writing ID prior […]
Molina Medicare introduces new AVP
Molina Healthcare Welcomes AVP, Medicare National Distribution Molina Healthcare is pleased to announce that Dave Peters has recently joined Molina as their AVP, Medicare National Distribution, reporting to Bryan Keeven, VP National Sales Medicare & Marketplace. He will oversee the Nationwide Medicare broker partnerships and will be instrumental in driving long-term, sustainable growth across the Medicare line of business. Dave has been in the insurance industry for over 30 years, with experience in sales management, strategic and tactical planning, distribution, and operations management. Most recently he served as Vice President of Sales for Medico Insurance Company, a subsidiary of American Enterprise Group. At Molina, he will be responsible for developing and implementing Medicare broker distribution strategies and tactics. Working along with key stakeholders, he will be establishing, developing, and implementing National and Regional Distribution relationships along the infrastructure and […]
Mutual of Omaha: Take a tour of Sales Professional Access
During challenging times like these, it’s important to remain flexible and open to new ways of doing business. This month, you’ll notice a change. Instead of attending the regular Medicare Solutions webinar, you’re invited to view a short presentation. There’s no need to mark your calendar. No registration to complete. Just click to watch the presentation whenever it’s convenient for you. April’s Topic: A Guided Tour of Sales Professional AccessSales Director Jeremy Grantham shows you how to save time by going online. He’ll take you on a virtual tour of Sales Professional Access to showcase all the information you have at your fingertips. Looking for a case status update or compensation report? Need product details, underwriting guidelines or training? How about an e-App or marketing materials? View Jeremy’s presentation to see how easy it is to find everything you […]
Anthem: SEP extended through April 15
COVID-19 SEP extended through April 15 Anthem continues their deep commitment to expanding access to care and helping to ease the financial burdens of COVID-19. With that commitment in mind, they are extending the previously announced Special Enrollment Period (SEP) through April 15, 2020. The SEP is available to employees in Fully Insured Small and Large Groups who previously waived participation in employer-sponsored plans. State eligibility guidelines apply. Who’s eligible? Employees, their spouses and dependents who were eligible for benefits during your clients’ Open Enrollment are eligible for this SEP if they had previously waived coverage. This does not apply to life and disability plans.* What about ASO groups? ASO groups decide whether they’ll offer the SEP. Anthem values your partnership more than ever as they sustain their focus on expanding access to care and serving the needs […]
Bright Health Plan: NEW In-Network Telehealth Benefit
New Benefit on All Plans! Bright Health Plan hopes you, your families, and clients are remaining safe and healthy. In Bright Health Plan’s initial communication about adjusting benefits in response to the COVID-19 crisis, they announced that they would cover all costs related to the use of telemedicine for the screening and diagnosis of COVID-19. As they continue to find ways to support our members through these unique times, they are happy to announce the implementation of Doctor on Demand (DOD) as the in-network option for telehealth across all Bright Health plans and markets. This includes both Individual and Family Plans as well as Medicare plans, and will also cover telehealth needs beyond COVID-19. What does this mean for Bright Health Members? Bright Health continues to encourage members to call their PCP for direction first Doctor on Demand is available […]
UPMC Health Plan Waives Out-of-pocket Costs for Members for In-network COVID-19 Treatment
UPMC Health Plan announced today that it is waiving all deductibles, co-insurance and co-pays for all in-network, inpatient COVID 19-treatment for its members enrolled in fully-insured group, ACA and Medicare Advantage plans, as well as in self-insured employer group plans that opt into this coverage. This policy change is effective immediately and will stay in effect through June 15, 2020. “Our members have enough to think about during this challenging time and worrying about whether they can afford COVID-19 treatment should not be one of them,” said Diane Holder, President and CEO of UPMC Health Plan. “At a time of uncertainty, one thing UPMC Health Plan members can count on is that they will not have to pay out of pocket for COVID-19 treatment.” Covering out-of-pocket costs for COVID-19 testing and now treatment are just two of the ways UPMC […]
American Amicable: West Virginia Emergency Order places restricting on door to door sales in West Virginia for the time being.
An Update from American Amicable Group of Companies Emergency Order Door-To-Door/In-Home Insurance Transactions from the Insurance Commissioner of West Virginia.
PA Insurance Commissioner Threatens Loss of License for In-Person Sales
Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Jessica Altman has informed insurance agents statewide that they could face severe penalties – including the loss of their license – for continuing in-person sales. “Governor Wolf’s order closing all non-life sustaining businesses has been an important step in the mitigation of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Altman. “While insurance is considered a life-sustaining business, especially during the unprecedented health crisis that we’re experiencing today, in-person sales and brokerage are not designated as life-sustaining, and have a detrimental effect on the safety and well-being of all Pennsylvanians.” When addressing penalties for agents that violate this guidance, Altman has indicated that these penalties could include revoking of insurance licenses and civil monetary penalties. Medicare Agents working with Neishloss & Fleming should not be impacted significantly by this guidance, as most have converted to working with their clients remotely by […]
