HIGHMARK SENIOR MARKETS Only Six Days of AEP Left! You Can Do This! Please review the important application deadline information below: Online Applications Online applications will be accepted through the Producer Portal until 11:59 p.m. on Monday, December 7. Agents will be unable to submit AEP applications after midnight. Paper Applications All AEP paper applications for a January 1, 2021 effective date must be completed, signed, and dated no later than 11:59 p.m. on Monday, December 7. Please use the “Date Received” box in the upper right hand corner of the application to document the date the agent receives/accepts the enrollment request from the beneficiary. Per CMS guidelines, all applications must be submitted within 48 hours of the agent’s receipt of the application. Highmark advises that you double check any paper applications to make sure there is no missing or incomplete information as this […]
Your Fall 2020 UPMC Quarterly Advantage newsletter
This issue of the UPMC Health Plan Quarterly Advantage producer newsletter features valuable information on our patient-centered initiative to reduce out-of-pocket prescription drug costs, the UPMC Health Plan mobile app that offers access to benefits and wellness resources, and other topics of importance to your accounts during the COVID-19 pandemic. Stay ahead of the curve by staying up to date on UPMC Health Plan’s products and services. Access the Newsletter Now Questions? Contact UPMC at producerrelations@upmc.edu.
Anthem names new Commercial Business president
Lou Gianquinto named Commercial Business president for Anthem’s Connecticut plan Lou Gianquinto will begin his tenure as Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s Connecticut commercial business president as of today, Monday, November 30, 2020. He’ll lead the local business and build a strategy focused on growth. Lou is a Connecticut native and healthcare veteran, with more than 25 years of industry experience. Most recently, Gianquinto was president of Missouri Care, Anthem’s Medicaid business in Missouri. Prior to his 10 years with WellCare Health Plans, Lou served in prominent roles within SCIOinspire Corp, WayMark Associates, LLC, UnitedHealthcare and Oxford Health Plans. “It’s a privilege to return to my home state of Connecticut and have the opportunity to lead the Anthem team here, which has such deep roots in the community. I look forward to nurturing our relationships across the state and […]
Sam’s Club Pharmacy to Continue Participatingin Express Scripts National Network
Sam’s Club Pharmacy to Continue Participating in Express Scripts National Network This communication was sent to all commercial group accounts Express Scripts has notified UPMC Health Plan that ESI and Sam’s Club have come to an agreement. As a result, Sam’s Club will continue as a participating pharmacy in the Express Scripts National network used to support UPMC Health Plan’s Commercial, TPA and Medicaid networks. This includes the new Commercial Preferred Value Network as a preferred pharmacy. Additionally, Sam’s Club will continue their participation in the UPMC for Life network for their Medicare and SNP plans as a preferred pharmacy. This was not a part of the original termination. While November 24, 2020 was the original termination date, claims for Sam’s Club are processing as a participating pharmacy. As some members may have already transferred their prescriptions to other participating pharmacies, […]
WellCare: Ascend Training
Ascend Training: Attention NY Agents To ensure a smooth AEP, WellCare encourages you to learn about the Ascend platform and begin using it today! Ascend is a convenient platform that allows you to market and sell all WellCare Health Plans. In addition, the Ascend Mobile App allows you to use RATE, work your leads, access additional resources, and complete a scope of appointment, all in one place! To make sure all brokers are comfortable with this platform, WellCare will be holding additional Ascend trainings every Monday throughout the month of November. Each training will run from 4pm-5pm. WellCare highly encourages you to join one of these informative sessions. *Meeting link and dial in have been provided below. All sessions will use the same meeting information. Every Monday in November 4:00 pm- 5:00 pm Click Join Meeting Click Connect […]
Medico: 8 ways to retain clients with Hospital Indemnity
8 ways to retain clients with Hospital Indemnity Kelly Rayburn, director of national sales distribution for Medico, outlines eight ways you can retain — or increase your number of — clients with Hospital Indemnity insurance.Learn More Are you ‘shaking up’ sales? Medico’s quarter 4 agent incentive, “Fall Cash Shake It Up,” is in full swing. Are you meeting your sales goals to make more cash on qualified Hospital Indemnity applications submitted between Oct. 1, 2020, and Dec. 31, 2020? Download the “Fall Cash Shake It Up” flyer to view the program’s qualifications and details. Upcoming webinars Learn how Hospital Indemnity pairs well with Medicare Advantage Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 10 a.m. Central time Register Submit apps quicker with MyEnrollerSM Wednesday, Dec. 2 at 11 a.m. Central time Register
The WellCare Ascend Advantage: SSM and Helpful Reminders
Helpful Reminders and the Senior Savings Model As AEP comes to a close WellCare wants to ensure that you are getting the most from the Ascend Enrollment Platform. Helpful Ascend Reminders: Have You Selected the Right Plan Year? You can Switch between 2020 and 2021 plan years with ease. Once you are in the plan details section of Ascend, you can toggle between 2020 and 2021 using the drop down menu in the upper right hand corner of the screen. Click here for details about Ascend enhancements: switching between plan years 2020 and 2021, provider search, pharmacy search, checking eligibility, and the plan compare. Are you logged in? Please remember to verify you are logged in when completing an enrollment by seeing your name at the top of the tool. VBE Benefits and Reminders: The VBE tool is quick […]
UnitedHealthcare JarvisWRAP for November 25
UnitedHealthcare Has the Remote Ready Tools You Need The health of you and their members remains UHC’s top priority. As COVID-19 cases continue to increase across the nation and with tighter restrictions in place, they encourage you to use remote enrollment tools to meet virtually with consumers. The Remote Ready Resources page and other resources on Jarvis provide you with tools for a successful and safe Annual Enrollment Period (AEP LEARN MORE ON JARVIS Share Some Peace of Mind Using the New “Safely Connect” Letter UnitedHealthcare has given you the tools to enroll consumers remotely. Reach out to them this Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) to let them know you respect their health and safety. Visit the UnitedHealthcare Toolkit today by logging into Jarvis and download the new “Safely Connect Agent Relationship Letter.” You can customize it with your professional […]
WellCare: Book of Business in Agent Connect
A recent system update has caused the Book of Business feature in Agent Connect to no longer function. WellCare is working with our Broker Systems and IT Support partners to resolve the issue as soon as possible. Note: The Application Search Tool in Agent Connect is still active. Click here to access Agent Connect through the Single Sign-On Portal. Important: Even though your book of business is not visible, it is still active. This issue does not impact your actual book of business, assigned members, or enrollment applications.
Mutual of Omaha: Express – November 25th
Express A Weekly Update for Mutual of Omaha’s Brokerage Sales Distribution November 25, 2020 | Life Insurance Mutual of Omaha’s Fully-Underwritten Life Products are Now Available on e-App! Mutual of Omaha is pleased to announce that Income Advantage IUL, Life Protection Advantage IUL, and AccumUL Answers are now available on the iPipeline e-Application system. Identify Clients Who May Need IUL Express Want to know who the target markets for IUL Express product are? This sales sheet outlines who you should be considering as potential clients. | Medicare Solutions Dental Rate Reduction and Multi-Policy Discount Release Effective December 1, 2020, your clients can qualify for a Dental rate reduction (DNT5 policies) and a multi-policy discount when paired with Mutual of Omaha Medicare supplement policy, in Missouri, Ohio, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Dental Rate Adjustment and Multi-Policy Discount Approved in D.C. and […]
