Medicare Producer News New this year, Aetna is airing several national TV commercials throughout AEP to help spread the word about 2020 Aetna Medicare plans. Preview one here – and share it with your clients. Tips for filling out 2020 enrollment applications Don’t forget, starting October 15, after helping your clients enroll in a plan, you’re required to submit their completed 2020 enrollment application within two calendar days after they sign it. Before you submit enrollments, make sure you: Include your National Producer Number (NPN) — this is how they link the enrollment to you for your commission Verify your client is enrolled in Medicare A/B and that their Medicare number is accurate Select the correct enrollment event (AEP, SEP, etc.) Double check the fax number or address Get additional tips for enrolling your clients. And remember, you may not accept, collect or take possession of a […]
October CSB Update: Get Ready for AEP, Plan N Commissions, and More!!
Timely news from Cigna Supplemental Benefits Get Ready for AEP! The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period is from October 15th to December 7th. Be prepared with Cigna’s array of helpful tools available on Express App 2.0 and AgentView. Cigna has Raised Plan N Commissions! Effective October 1st, they have increased commissions on Plan N in 32 states, with more to come! CHLIC is Now in VA! Effective October 1, 2019, Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company (CHLIC) is available in Virginia. Get Ready for Medicare AEP! The Annual Enrollment Period for Medicare is almost here! AEP is from October 15th to December 7th, and by using Cigna’s agent tools, Express App 2.0 and AgentView, you’ll be able to get fast and efficient results. With sales incentives, cross-sell opportunities, helpful tips, on demand resources, and so much more, Cigna Supplemental […]
UHC: Reminder/Quick Tips-Health Assessment Available for All MA Products!!
UnitedHealthcare has been receiving a lot of questions regarding the HRA process as well as the Paper Enrollment Application Submission. The # 1 question is, can we use paper? The answer is NO. No paper app and no paper HA. This goes for all plans that are eligible. The #2 question is, can we use LEAN offline? The answer is YES. You take the app, and then once you get back online, you can call the consumer to get the HA completed. Let them know that you’ll be calling them. You’ll need the LEAN confirmation # to complete the HA. You have 3 calendar days from the app signature date to get the HA complete. A few things to note Eligible Plans All MA/MAPD, DSNP & CSNP apps with an effective date of 11/01/2019 and after starting on […]
Cigna Underwriting Bulletin: Med Supp Cardiovascular Maintenance
Medicare Supplement Cardiovascular Maintenance Cigna is looking forward to a successful 2019 annual enrollment period. In preparation for this busy season, they want to ensure you have the necessary information and the latest updates. For Medicare Supplement applications, cardiovascular maintenance is identified as the cardiovascular event taking place a minimum of 2 years or more prior to the application date. In addition, the customer should not have utilized 3 or more cardiovascular medications for a 12 month time period during the previous 2 years. Please make sure to list all medications on the application. Prescription medications may be used for multiple reasons. Combinations of multiple medications may cause the applicant to be disqualified. Always determine how the medication is used. Insurability is based on the conditions listed on the actual application. If the applicant is currently taking, or has recently […]
Highmark has the Tools to Help You Succeed!
HIGHMARK LOOKS FORWARD TO PARTNERING WITH YOU DURING AEP! In advance of AEP, Highmark wants to provide you with resources to make your selling experience easier. To help you become familiar with doing business with Highmark, they’ve provided the Highmark Agent Field Guide. To view the guide, click here. There are also one-page “at-a-glance” sales sheets detailing plan highlights, benefit options, and in-network facilities for each region. Simply click on your desired region below to view and print: Central Pennsylvania Lancaster Lehigh Valley South Central Northeast Pennsylvania North Central Northeastern Western Pennsylvania & West Virginia North West Southwest West Central West Virginia Don’t Forget about our Producer Portal Enhancements! Customer Referral Link – Allows producers to generate a unique Personal URL via e-mail letter to a client. Drug Cost Estimator – Calculates estimated costs for specific drugs, costs after deductibles, and monthly costs for the year. It […]
Integrity Continues Rapid Expansion with Acquisition of Medicare Advantage Specialists
Integrity Marketing Group Continues Rapid Expansion with Acquisition of Medicare Advantage Specialists DALLAS — October 8, 2019 — Integrity Marketing Group, LLC (“Integrity”), the nation’s largest independent distributor of life and health insurance products to the Senior Market, today announced it has completed the acquisition of Medicare Advantage Specialists, an insurance marketing organization headquartered in Hoover, Alabama. As part of the deal, Medicare Advantage Specialists President and CEO Jerry Klamer will become an owner in Integrity. Financial terms of the contract were not disclosed. Founded in 2004, Medicare Advantage Specialists is a nationally recognized, award-winning insurance marketing organization and a national leader in the Medicare insurance market. The company is a trusted source in the brokerage industry for Medicare knowledge, trends and news. In addition to a comprehensive suite of Medicare Advantage products, the company offers final expense, supplemental health […]
CSO: Attention Agents: Earn More with Just One App
Marketing Allowance – Qualify with One App! Download Program Details Earn $125 per underwritten case and $75 per non-underwritten case with each issued CSO Medicare Supplement. Earn $130 per underwritten case with each issued CSI Life Medicare Supplement. Unlimited Earning Potential; Only One App to Qualify National Footprint Map
Enrollment tools and resources from Aetna
Your guide to transitioning non-renewing Aetna plan members into their new Aetna plan Transitioning members with a non-renewing plan into a new Aetna plan is one of Aetna’s key business objectives. Aetna understands that their broker partners are a critical component in the success of this effort. To assist you, they’ve created several resources specifically with you in mind. Download your playbook The playbook outlines important information including: Our Agent of Record (AOR) retention policy Tips for transitioning termed members onto new plans Enrollment options Materials members will receive from us, and more Aetna is excited to provide members with alternative Aetna plans and hopes you can play a significant role in making the transition process as easy as possible. Download your toolkit materials Your toolkit materials, shown below, includes additional information. Please note that some of the materials can […]
Medico’s Hospital Indemnity stands out
Why Medico’s Hospital Indemnity insurance stands out Medico’s Hospital Indemnity insurance plan has no deductible, no required pre-certification, and no network of hospitals that clients have to use. When enrolled, clients choose the number of days and the cash benefit per day, which ranges from $100 to $600 in $25 increments, depending on what they select and what’s available in their state. Some of our main benefits may include: Inpatient mental health services Observation unit monitoring Emergency room services Optional benefits* are available at an additional cost and may include: Ambulance services A lump sum for a cancer diagnosis Skilled nursing facility care** Learn more about Medico’s Hospital Indemnity insurance: Reference the Medico Policy Highlight Sheet *Optional benefits are not available in all states. **In Iowa, this rider is called, “Nursing Facility Benefit Rider.” This week’s webinars Dental Insurance […]
Aetna: Plan Finder changes | 2020 sales presentations | eKits, SOAs | VBE
Download 2020 Aetna MA/MAPD sales presentations and videos NEW for this year, you have two options to choose from when presenting Aetna MA/MAPD plans at sales events and beneficiary meetings: a 2020 Aetna MA/MAPD sales presentation or a 2020 sales video. Just log in to Producer World and download the version you prefer. You no longer need to flip between the presentation and the video. Both versions cover all the required information you must share with clients and prospects. Plan Finder redesign: What you need to know CMS recently launched a redesigned Medicare Plan Finder website. While a number of enhancements were made to the site, it’s missing a few features it previously had. If you or your clients use Medicare Plan Finder (Medicare.gov), please be aware of these items so you can appropriately assist your clients this AEP. Please note that […]
