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INDIVIDUAL MEDICARE NEWS (MA/MAPD, PDP): November 09, 2017

 
  • NEW broker hotline for provider lookup help

  • New enhancements -- Now easier to look up network providers

  • Aetna's Select Rx is top PDP on Medicare Plan Finder in 27 states + DC

 
 
 
 

NEW provider lookup hotline: 1-844-375-2394

You can now call a new Medicare provider lookup hotline for help looking up providers during the busy AEP selling season: 1-844-375-2394. This hotline is for ready-to-sell brokers only and is available now through December 7. Representatives are available 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT. Learn more.


How to find network providers for MA/MAPD plans

Whenever possible, use our online directory tools, AetnaMedicare.com/findprovider and Coventry-Medicare.com/findprovider, which are updated 6 days a week. For your offline needs, provider directory PDFs are also available.

  • You can find Aetna provider directory PDFs on Producer World (Individual Medicare page, Product tab); these directory PDFs are updated monthly.

  • For Coventry provider directory PDFs, you can use the Coventry online directory, search for providers, and then choose the “print to PDF” option.


 

Enhancements to the Aetna provider directory tool

Next time you visit our online Aetna provider directory tool, you’ll see a few changes. Since network providers vary by plan, we’ve added a few extra steps to help you select the correct plan, before viewing network search results. Follow these basic steps.



Top 5 search tips to find a provider for 2018 Aetna MA/MAPD plans

Brokers and future members should confirm that a provider accepts a specific plan. Select “see accepted plans” next to the doctor’s name to confirm.

Current members
should search for a provider using their secure member website. This provides results based on the plan they're enrolled in.

Enter a “city” and “state” on the provider search page instead of a zip code. Even better, start typing the name of the city and select the correct city and state from the drop down.

Spell out the state completely (e.g., Pennsylvania, not PA).

Enter a provider’s full first and last name. Don’t use:

  • A first name if you’re unsure of the spelling (e.g., MaryAnn or Maryanne)

  • Nicknames (e.g., Bill, Will)

Enter a provider’s name without credentials. Don’t include words like "Doctor," "Dr" or "MD."

Still having issues or getting error messages? Trying clearing your cache – this helps force your browser to retrieve new copy from the site.

  • In most web browsers, you can clear the cache from the Privacy or History area in the Settings or Options menu.

 
 

Aetna’s Medicare Rx Select (PDP) is the top plan on Medicare Plan Finder in 27 states and DC for the CMS Average Member*

The Aetna Medicare Rx Select PDP is available in 27 states and DC – AL, AZ, CA, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WI and WV– making it available to 80% of Medicare beneficiaries across the U.S. We're excited about it because...* 

We offer additional PDP plan options too. In fact, we offer 3 PDP options in every state plus D.C., and all are commissionable. Download a flyer to learn about them.

 

Want to save on Errors and Omission (E&O) premiums? Check out our E&O program for agencies and agents

Did you know Aetna and Coventry Medicare agents are eligible to receive a discounted rate on E&O coverage? Yep. There's a special program, administered by Gallagher MGA Insurance Services, that offers E&O coverage packages for agents and agencies. Learn more or apply online. 


 

Are you in touch with the local Aetna Medicare team in your area?
Click here to find a list of local contacts on Producer World.


We’re here to help

Just contact the Aetna Medicare Broker Services Department at 1-866-714-9301 or brokersupport@aetna.com. Normal hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET.


In case you missed it 

Newsletter, October 26: 2018 Stars, member retention, 2018 PDP plans
Newsletter, October 19: 2018 Star Ratings | Why Aetna | NEW for 2018 
Newsletter, October 6: How we handle duplicate apps; Reporting events
Newsletter, September 29: 2018 sales presentations + Everything for 10/1
Newsletter, September 22: 2018 marketing materials & sales presentations
Producer World
Aetna Medicare Agent Training website
Aetna Medicare Producer Guide
Aetna Medicare certification website

 
 
 

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