It’s that time of year again – and in an effort to keep you better informed during the 2016 AEP, we will be sending you a bi-weekly newsletter with updated information on carrier certification, 2016 product information, and updates from CMS. As always, this information can be found on our website.

Join us for a webinar overview of the resources that will be available to you as a partner-agent with URL for the 2016 Medicare Annual Enrollment Period. In this 30 minute session we'll review our Connections Conference, web site quoting tools and resources and how you can access leads this season. The webinar will also cover the Senior Care Products staff that will be assisting you this AEP. Don't wait, RSVP today! Click here to register now.

We appreciate your business and if you have any questions please reach out to any member of the Senior Care Products department.

– Karen

2016 AHIP Certification will be available on Monday, June 22nd

Now there's one single source for both Medicare and Fraud, Waste and Abuse (FWA) training. Our comprehensive online program gives you the background to make informed decisions on Medicare, including plan options, marketing, enrollment requirements, and FWA guidelines. Click here to read more.

2016 United HealthCare/AARP certification will be available on Wednesday, July 1st

UnitedHealthcare Medicare Solutions is accepting America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) certification and AHIP re-certification in place of: 2016 Medicare Basics, 2016 Medicare Advantage Plans, 2016 Medicare Part D Plans (Prescription Drug Plans). Click here to read more.

Cigna-HealthSpring 2016 Certification

It’s that time of the year again when we gear-up and get ready to help Medicare Beneficiaries make great healthcare choices. One of the first steps in getting ready to represent Cigna-HealthSpring with integrity, knowledge and professionalism is completing our 2016 certification requirements. Click here to read more.

Highmark Retail Store Opportunity

Highmark and URL want to help you build your sales this AEP by helping you meet new prospects! For a limited time you can apply for the opportunity to meet new prospects enrolling at Highmark retail locations. Click here to read more.

First Look: Cigna-HealthSpring Benefits

Cigna-HealthSpring is proud to be one of the leading US health plans focused on caring for the senior population, mainly through Medicare Advantage and other Medicare and Medicaid products. Click here to reach out to a member of the Senior Care Products department for access to benefit information.

CMS Announces the new 2016 MAPD commission rates

This memorandum provides the updated agent and broker compensation limits for Contract Year (CY) 2016 and information regarding submitting compensation amounts to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) through the Health Plan Management System (HPMS). Click here to read more.

CMS opens up Medicare data to outside researchers

In order to spur innovation in health care the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will start allowing "innovators and entrepreneurs" to access data such as Medicare claims for research purposes. Click here to read more.

Conference Registration is Now Open

Join URL Insurance Group and our carrier partners in Hershey PA on August 27th to learn about and discuss Medicare Advantage plan changes and opportunities for the 2015 AEP. Agenda will include a Continental Breakfast, five Carrier Connections, and Lunch. Click here to read more.