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INDIVIDUAL MEDICARE NEWS (MA/MAPD, PDP): December 01, 2017

•Guidance for end of AEP enrollments
•Best practice: Submit apps electronically
•How to check application status online
•Sell 18 to earn 2018 Front Runner status

•What's new? Resources For Living
•Grow your business with referrals
•Save on E&O premiums
•Saturday hours for broker support

     
 
 
 

Guidance and deadlines for end of AEP enrollments

The 2018 Annual Election Period (AEP) ends Thursday, December 7. This means all Medicare AEP marketing efforts must cease on that date. Please make sure you follow the guidelines below when submitting your final AEP enrollments to us. Remember, we’re here to support you!

Dec. 7

All AEP applications for a January 1, 2018, effective date must be completed, signed, dated and received by the agent no later than 11:59 p.m. December 7, 2017. You may not backdate the member signature date, agent receipt date, or agent signature date.

Submit apps within 2 days

We must receive signed enrollment applications within two calendar days after you receive them from beneficiaries.

Dec. 9

We must receive all applications by December 9 to process them for a January 1 effective date.

After AEP

If you receive a completed enrollment application after AEP ends on December 7, do not hold or destroy it. Under CMS rules, you must still submit it to us within two calendar days as noted above. We then will process or deny the enrollment as appropriate.


Best practice: Submit enrollments electronically

To ensure you submit enrollments timely, we encourage all agents to submit enrollment electronically using the Ascend Virtual Sales Office app. If you don't have the Ascend app, you can request access, and find how-to resources and 2-minute video tutorials, on Producer World. 

With the Ascend app, you can also use the new improved e-kit option. E-kits allow you to provide a full and compliant enrollment kit to every prospect -- and receive credit for the sale -- all without leaving your office during the hectic end of AEP period). Watch an e-kit training video.


Instructions for submitting paper applications

Review instructions for submitting applications by mail and fax (and email, for Aetna enrollments only).


How to check status of applications on Producer World

Step 1: Log into Producer World.

Step 2: Select “Individual Medicare” in the black bar at the top.

Step 3: Next, click the “Reports” tab in the middle of the page.

  • For Aetna application status, click the orange “Access Aetna Reporting” button. From there you can view the Pending Application report for pending applications or the Medicare Book of Business report for approved/enrolled members.
  • For Coventry application status, click the orange “Access Coventry Reporting” button. Next, you'll need to login to App Tracker with your Coventry agent writing number and password. Then select the “Reports” tab to pull the various Coventry report options.

Sell 18 this AEP to achieve 2018 Front Runner status

You can become a 2018 Front Runner broker by selling 18 or more 2018 Aetna or Coventry MA/MAPD and PDP enrollments during the AEP. 2018 Front Runners earn FREE Aetna Individual Medicare certification in 2018 — a $175 value. Download a flyer for details.


What's new for 2018? Resources For LivingSM

Resources For Living is a unique and complimentary program exclusively for your Aetna and Coventry MA/MAPD clients. Learn how the program works. You can also download a flyer from the Aetna Medicare Marketing Studio to share with clients.


Grow your business with referrals

We offer an easy referral program for writing agents who wish to refer clients to enroll in an Aetna or Coventry Individual Medicare plan (MA/MAPD, PDP). Through this program, you can earn a one-time referral fee for each referred client who chooses to enroll. Here’s how the referral process works and how you can earn a referral fee.

 
 
 

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. 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 -- Saturday hours

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. This weekend, we’re open on Saturday December 2, too, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET.


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Producer World
Aetna Medicare Agent Training website
Aetna Medicare Producer Guide
Aetna Medicare certification website

 
 
 

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