UPMC COVID-19 Vaccination Update Press Conference Tomorrow, at 11:10AM, UPMC leaders will provide an update on the systemwide COVID-19 vaccination of frontline health care workers and nursing home residents, explain how UPMC has extended COVID-19 vaccinations to non-affiliated frontline health care workers and share the latest data on COVID-19 clinical outcomes. Participants are: Tami Minnier, chief quality officer at UPMC David A. Nace, M.D., M.P.H., chief medical officer at UPMC Senior Communities Donald Yealy, M.D., UPMC senior medical director and chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine at UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh You can view the press conference at 11:10AM at this link: https://bcove.video/3b1wrHf If you are unable to attend, the presentation will be available on Producer OnLine
UPMC: Fiscal 2021 Omnibus & Covid-19 Relief Bill
Government Funding & Economic Relief Bill Signed As you are likely aware, President Trump has signed the Fiscal 2021 Omnibus & Covid-19 Relief Bill, passed by Congress on Dec. 21, to fund the government and provide economic relief in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The package, among other provisions, includes: The Paycheck Protection Program Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Arrangements Employer-Provided Student Loan Repayment Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) One of the most notable changes that may impact your small group clients is the Paycheck Protection Program, which has received an additional $284B allocation and expanded to include additional nonprofits that were previously ineligible. Businesses that received a PPP loan may also now be eligible to receive a second. For more details on this bipartisan package that will benefit work, workers and the workplace, please click here for a summary of the […]
Integrity Extends Reach in the Northwestern United States with Addition of Best Value Insurance
Integrity Extends Reach in the Northwestern United States with Addition of Best Value InsuranceIntegrity’s innovative technology platform provides Best Value agents with industry-leading tools for accelerating growth DALLAS – December 22, 2020 – Integrity Marketing Group, LLC (“Integrity”), the nation’s largest independent distributor of life and health insurance products, today announced it has acquired Best Value Insurance Services, Inc. (“Best Value Insurance”), one of the largest health insurance brokerages in the Northwest. As part of the transaction, Best Value Insurance Founder and President Jay Ebert will become a Managing Partner with Integrity. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Best Value Insurance, headquartered in Ferndale, Washington, is a leading independent distributor of health insurance products focused on serving at-or-near retirement age Americans. Best Value Insurance works with hundreds of independent agents who service more than 15,000 Americans annually. […]
UnitedHealthcare: COVID-19 Vaccine Authorized by the FDA
COVID-19 Vaccine Authorized by the FDA COVID-19 vaccines are an important step in slowing the spread of the disease, and UnitedHealthcare is committed to helping you stay informed. As you may have heard, there is a COVID-19 vaccine authorized by the FDA. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state health departments are advising who can get the vaccines and when. Learn about the vaccine, its availability and member benefits here. UHC will continue to keep you informed on COVID-19 vaccines. Thank you for your business. UnitedHealthcare is proud to be a partner in compassionate care, helping members take advantage of their health benefits.
Anthem: Preparing for COVID-19 vaccine availability
Vaccines will be covered at no cost. COVID-19 vaccines will be covered at no cost to members Anthem wants to keep their partners informed on the progress of COVID-19 vaccines that can help slow the spread of the disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that healthcare workers and residents of nursing homes and long-term care facilities be the first to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Each state will make decisions about vaccine distribution based on their own circumstances. Anthem members will have no cost share for a COVID-19 vaccine When the COVID-19 vaccine is FDA-authorized and publicly available, all Anthem members will be able to receive the vaccine at no cost from in-network or out-of-network healthcare professionals. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) requires that fully insured and administrative services only (self-funded) groups cover the […]
Industry Icon American Group Joins Integrity Platform to Provide More Resources to Agents and Employees
Industry Icon American Group Joins Integrity Platform to Provide More Resources to Agents and Employees Family-owned American Group Insurance will achieve aggressive growth by expanding services through Integrity partnership DALLAS – November 11, 2020 – Integrity Marketing Group, LLC (“Integrity”), the nation’s largest independent distributor of life and health insurance products announced today it has acquired Dallas-based American Group Insurance Brokerage Services (“American Group”). As part of the acquisition, American Group President and Owner Shane Van Loon will continue to lead his business while also becoming a Managing Partner in Integrity. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. American Group was founded more than 35 years ago by Shane’s father, Howard Van Loon, with original offerings focused on group health insurance. Over the years, they grew to include individual and Medicare insurance products. Eventually, Shane joined the family […]
Integrity Expands in the Southwestern United States with the Addition of Western Asset Protection
Integrity Expands in the Southwestern United States with the Addition of Western Asset ProtectionWestern Asset Protection expects to accelerate growth with Integrity’s innovative technology and continue legacy of service-focused agency DALLAS – October 29, 2020 – Integrity Marketing Group, LLC (“Integrity”), the nation’s largest independent distributor of life and health insurance products today announced it has acquired Western Asset Protection, a family-owned Insurance Marketing Organization (“IMO”) with an industry-leading focus on service and agent retention. As part of the acquisition, Western Asset Protection’s leadership team Mel Rose, Chairman, and Paul Rose, President, will both become owners in Integrity. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Four decades ago, Western Asset Protection was initially built on Long-Term Care and Medicare Supplement insurance. In 2005, they expanded into Medicare Advantage insurance products and emerged as a leading brokerage firm in […]
Anthem: Tell your clients about local no cost flu clinics
Encourage your clients to take advantage of no cost flu clinics Anthem is sponsoring no cost flu clinics now through early December at more than 30 sites in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville and Gary. It’s part of their mission to improve lives and communities across Indiana. Let your clients know about these opportunities for flu vaccination. Getting a flu shot is more important this year since the flu weakens the body’s defense against COVID-19. Flu shots are available to anyone in the community at no cost. Participants do not have to be insured or an Anthem member, but they should bring their insurance card if they have insurance. Most of these events are for ages 11 and up, but restrictions may apply at certain events. All CDC and local health department protocols will be followed, including social distancing and face […]
Integrity Adds Brick-and-Mortar Storefronts with Acquisition of the Health Insurance Store
Integrity Adds Brick-and-Mortar Storefronts with Acquisition of the Health Insurance Store Health Insurance Store’s unique retail locations and enrollment platforms expand direct-to-consumer solutions while meeting clients in their own communities DALLAS – October 22, 2020 – Integrity Marketing Group, LLC (“Integrity”), the nation’s largest independent distributor of life and health insurance products, today announced it has acquired the Health Insurance Store, a leading field marketing organization with nine retail locations throughout Florida. As part of the acquisition, Wes Fischer, Founder and President of the Health Insurance Store, will become a Managing Partner in Integrity. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. “In addition to their strong team of independent agents, the Health Insurance Store brings a unique and exciting offering to the Integrity platform with their retail locations fully dedicated to serving Americans,” said Bryan W. Adams, Co-Founder […]
Integrity Welcomes Advanced Market Sales to Enhance Retirement Planning Offerings
Integrity Welcomes Advanced Market Sales to Enhance Retirement Planning Offerings Partnership provides AMS with technology and distribution solutions to drive greater success DALLAS – October 14, 2020 – Integrity Marketing Group, LLC (“Integrity”), the nation’s largest independent distributor of life and health insurance products, today announced its acquisition of Advanced Market Sales (“AMS”), an independent insurance marketing organization based in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Sean Ruggiero, President of AMS, will continue to lead his organization while also becoming a Managing Partner at Integrity. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Ruggiero entered the insurance industry in 2003 after seeing how many Americans struggle to prepare for retirement. Today, his company trains, mentors and provides more than 20,000 agents with a turn-key system for financial planning including annuities and life insurance. “What makes AMS unique is their focus on […]
