Clarification: University of Alabama Birmingham (UAB) Health System UnitedHealthcare remains committed to serving you and their Medicare members. They want to make sure you have the correct information and tools to help you be successful. This is an update to an email you received regarding the University of Alabama Birmingham (UAB) network update. The UAB University Hospital and Health Services Foundation on the main campus of Birmingham which were non-participating previously will remain Out of Network for members enrolled in a UnitedHealthcare® Medicare Advantage plan including Dual Special Needs Plans (DSNP). All other facilities and physicians associated with UAB and the Baptist Health Systems in Montgomery are In Network for UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans including Dual Special Needs Plans (DSNP). Thank you for your patience throughout this process and UnitedHealthcare apologizes for any confusion this has caused. They are honored […]
UHC: Important Update for Louisiana EDC Agencies: Non-resident Appointment
Important Update for Louisiana EDC Agencies: Non-resident Appointment Due to recently approved legislation, the state of Louisiana is changing their fees for initial appointments and appointment renewals. Initial fee will increase to $30 and renewal appointment fee will remain as $20 for individuals. The initial and renewal appointment fees will increase to $100 for agencies. Agencies with non-resident appointment renewals in Louisiana can expect appointment renewal charges to be on their September 2019 commission statement. For 2019, agencies will have a pro-rated renewal fee of $80 to appear on their September commission statement. This amount includes a credit of $20 for non-resident appointment renewals that were already billed to agencies in June. UnitedHealthcare strives to provide unmatched value and a distinctive experience to agents and members. If you have any questions about this update, please contact the Producer Help Desk
NV Agents: CHLIC Med Supp rate adjustment coming soon
Rate adjustments for CHLIC Medicare Supplement coming soon Cigna is committed to helping customers enjoy a healthy and happy life. That’s why they periodically review premiums and make adjustments to ensure they are able to provide the products and services they need. During this review, they consider trends in healthcare costs, the product purchased and medical claims for similar policies in a given area. Sometimes they have to increase premiums to maintain the level of service and support policyholders expect. Starting October 1, 2019, Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company (CHLIC) will implement the following rate adjustments for Medicare Supplement policies in Nevada: 0.0% increase on Plan High Deductible F- rate hold! 9.9% increase on Plans A & F 8.0% increase on Plan G 6.0% increase on Plan N Click here to preview the new rates in Nevada and stay up […]
August CSB Update: New Product has arrived, August Incentive and MORE!!!
Flexible Choice Hospital Indemnity Hospital Indemnity Senior is a true standalone plan. Cigna’s new Hospital Indemnity product pays scheduled benefits for covered hospital confinements from covered illnesses and accidents. Benefits for this product are paid directly to the beneficiary with no restrictions on how benefit amounts are used. Materials are now available on Agentview and make sure to take a look at the Product Availability chart. See below to learn how you can earn up to $2,500 in the month of August. Express App 2.0 – Available September 3rd! Created with you in mind, Express App 2.0 offers you one place to quote, enroll and provide all necessary pre-sale materials to your customers. Express App 2.0 has been reengineered to increase sales by giving you the flexibility to write business under virtually any scenario. It will include Cgna’s entire product suite, […]
Want Your AHIP Certification for Free?
Sell 10 New Policies and get Reimbursed for AHIP! In an effort to show their continued commitment to valued agents, Highmark will be reimbursing the $175.00 AHIP training certification costs for eligible agents. To be eligible, an agent must sell 10 or more new to Highmark Medicare Advantage policies during AEP for a January 1, 2020 effective date and complete the 2020 Highmark Medicare Training and AHIP Certification by September 20, 2019. To be considered new to Highmark, the beneficiary must have not had Medicare coverage with Highmark at the start of AEP. This does not include any current member that is making a plan change to a different Highmark Medicare plan. The reimbursement will be paid after January 1, 2020. In case you missed our Sneak Peek communication, click here to view the 2020 Product Highlights.
13 new markets added to Bright Health product footprint in 2020
As you may have seen recently, Bright Health announced the addition of 13 new markets to their product footprint in 2020. Please check out the press release here. INDIVIDUAL & FAMILY PLANS NEW MARKET Florida – Orlando, Daytona, Tampa, Palm Beach, Pensacola, Jacksonville Nebraska – Full State North Carolina – Charlotte, Winston Salem Oklahoma – Oklahoma City South Carolina – Anderson, Greenville MEDICARE ADVANTAGE NEW MARKET Florida – Orlando, Daytona, Tampa, Palm Beach Illinois – Chicago Nebraska – Omaha Ohio – Cleveland (Expansion) South Carolina – Anderson, Greenville Tennessee – Memphis (Expansion) If you are interested in adding any additional states or lines of business to your account, please send your request with license information to the Broker Service Unit at brokers@brighthealthplan.com. Certifications are available now! Don’t miss out on these exciting new opportunities! Be sure to check out the Broker events coming to a location near you on brighthealthbroker.com. If you have […]
UHC: Upcoming State Blackout Period for Arkansas 08/08/19 – 08/12/19
The State(s) of Arkansas will be in a blackout period starting August 8th, 2019 through August 12th, 2019. During this time all electronic services will be disabled. National Producer Database (PDB) record updates will also be delayed. For any requests submitted during this time, a communication reminder will be sent notifying recipients of the blackout. All electronic services will be restored for Arkansas on August 12th, 2019. On or after this date, of August 12th, 2019, Agent Lifecycle Management will complete any onboard or state appointment requests received during the blackout period in the impacted state(s). You are encouraged to validate your information and changes on Jarvis (www.uhcjarvis.com) on or after August 12th, 2019. For more details, please see the respective State Department of Insurance site(s) at: Arkansas http://www.insurance.arkansas.gov/
NOW is the time! Pre-Order Humana 2020 Medicare Marketing Materials
2020 Humana Medicare Marketing Materials must be ordered by 8/25 in order to guarantee receipt by October 1st! Order 2020 Humana Medicare Marketing Materials Here! Enter your Agency SAN in both the Username and Password Fields Agency Ordering ANY agency with a Humana Agency SAN number can place a pre-order. Please communicate this to your downline agencies! Please see the attached job aid for the link and instructions to place pre-orders. Agencies should use their SAN number in BOTH the Username and Password fields in order to log in. Please use Internet Explorer as your browser when ordering for best performance. Pre-orders MUST be place by 8/25/19 to guarantee delivery by October 1st. Individual Agent Ordering Agents will be prompted to place an initial order for 2020 Humana Medicare Marketing Materials during their […]
UHC: Update: University of Alabama Birmingham (UAB) Health System
Update: University of Alabama Birmingham (UAB) Health System UnitedHealthcare and UAB Health System have agreed in principle to a new multi-year relationship that enables Alabama residents enrolled in UnitedHealthcare commercial and Medicare Advantage health plans to have continued access to all UAB facilities and physicians. While the organizations work together over the next two weeks to finalize the terms of the continued relationship, UnitedHealthcare members can continue to receive care at UAB facilities and from UAB physicians and will not experience any interruption to their coverage. UnitedHealthcare serves an estimated 155,000 Alabama Medicare eligible in their Individual and Group Medicare products and they recognize that the care UAB provides is not only important but also personal to members, and they understand the negotiation process may have been difficult for them. Their top priority throughout this process was ensuring the members […]
New Flexible Choice Hospital Indemnity from Cigna. Help accelerate your sales
Prepare to Accelerate Cigna Flexible Choice Hospital Indemnity Insurance will help accelerate your earning potential, increase your value to customers, and diversify your portfolio. Use the link below to access the current commission schedules. ACCESS YOUR COMMISSIONS Why sell Flexible Choice Hospital Indemnity? Policy pays benefits for hospital, emergency and observation room visits, transportation, and skilled nursing care. Benefits are paid by the policy for any hospital your customer chooses. Three plan options with varying coverage and costs give customers more ways to buy. Policies issued to individuals aged 50 to 85 and are renewable for life regardless of age or health. Riders are available to purchase for additional premiums, and commissions. Areas of coverage include accidents, heart attack, cancer, and other diseases and critical health events. More Sales Start Here
