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eBulletin News November 23, 2015 - Aetna Senior Supplemental Insurance In this eBulletin: Medicare Annual Notice of Change, AEP extended business hours, Medicare Supplement rate adjustments: GA and NH, Holiday office hours, Webinars. Click here. Manhattan Messenger - IN Plan G Rate Reduction Manhattan Life announces a rate reduction for plan G in Indiana! Click here. Highmark Senior Markets - 2016 Medicare Supplement rates now available The 2016 Medicare Supplement rates have been approved, and the 2016 Outline of Coverage is now available to download from the Resources section of the producer portal. Click here. Highmark Community Blue Medicare HMO Network UPDATE We have some great news – Highmark has expanded the Community Blue Medicare HMO network in Northeastern Pennsylvania! We have just contracted with Endless Mountains Health Systems in Susquehanna county, effective January 1, 2016. Click here. GTL | How To Catch More Sales Sometimes You'll Have Interested Clients and Sometimes You Won't, but You'll Never Know if You Don't Bring it Up. Click here. Anthem Individual and Small Group Webinars - 2016 Join us for a one-hour webinar and learn about our 2016 product offerings and changes for 2016. Click here. Humana External Sales Agent Newsletter We are excited to announce a new opportunity for our Individual Medicare Advantage members. Click here. Humana to help educate members about out-of-network emergency services As you probably know, Humana group members and their eligible dependents are encouraged to use in-network providers for their emergency healthcare services. Click here. Humana Pharmacy Receives J.D. Power Award Did you hear the existing news we recently announced about Humana Pharmacy? Click here. WellSpan Health partners with urgent care chain in Lebanon County A health system and a regional urgent care chain announced a partnership today to better serve patients in Lebanon County. Click here. Aetna | AEP Resources & Bonus Learn about: Holiday Helper + sales incentive, AEP resources webpage, CO Cancer Plus product update, and Webinars. Click here. Know the Difference: Open Enrollment vs. Guaranteed Issue We have been getting questions about Open Enrollment and Guaranteed Issue situations, so we thought we would send a reminder since the Annual Enrollment Period is the perfect time to review the basics of applying for a Medicare supplement insurance plan! Click here. 2016 Enrollment Kits The majority of the 2016 enrollment kits are now available. Please log on to the corresponding broker portal to place your order. Please be advised that some carriers do not have provider directories or formularies available for order at this time, however they are available to view online. Click here.
2016 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles Announced Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the 2016 premiums and deductibles for the Medicare inpatient hospital (Part A) and physician and outpatient hospital services (Part B) programs. Click here. CMS Proposes Improvements for the 2017 Marketplace The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today issued the proposed annual Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2017, governing participation in the Health Insurance Marketplaces. Click here. Health care law results in $2.4 billion in consumer rebates on premiums since 2011 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a new report today showing that consumers have received more than $2.4 billion premium rebates since 2011 because the Affordable Care Act requires that health insurance companies spend at least 80 percent of premium dollars on health care. Click here. Five Facts about Deductibles When you shop for coverage at HealthCare. gov, you’ll have a variety of plans from which to choose. These options allow you to find a plan that meets your health needs and fits your budget. Click here. CMS issued an update and clarification regarding commission payments The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued an update and clarification email around the issue of when plans can pay full or pro-rated initial compensation. Click here.
Full List of Carrier Certification Links A full list of the Carrier Certification links currently available can be found on our website. Click here to access the Carrier Certification Links. Please remember that all certifications must be completed prior to selling in the upcoming 2016 AEP.
New Era Medicare Supplement Bonus Join our excitement and earn exciting cash. The more you sell, the more you get! Click here. Americo Incentives Don't Miss Out on These Great Incentives! Click here. GTL Double Contest Points Oct 15 - Nov. 15!! For a limited time only, you can earn double the points on any GTL product application submitted during this time and become even closer to qualifying for GTL's 2016 Sales Convention. Click here.
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Capital Blue Cross has opened up its Medicare Advantage plans to its brokers! You must be contracted with a Preferred Agency to sell this product. Contract with URL today. Please be advised this is a separate contract from the Individual and Medicare Supplement contract. ONLY WE HAVE ALL 3! Individual, Group, and Medicare. Click here to get contracted. Silverscript: Plans will be offered in PA for 2016 Make the right choice by selecting SilverScript Choice (PDP). Click here.
The Postseason Game Plan for Medicare Producers Join us on December 8th from 11:30AM - 12:30PM as we cover the in's and out's of several marketing systems that will guide you through a successful Medicare Season and into the Postseason to become a Senior Market Champion! Click here. We make Healthcare.gov E.A.S.Y. for Agents Refer your clients to our Enrollment Team Earn $35 per Application! Click here. Medicare Connections News Archives View previous editions of the 2016 Medicare Connections News. Click here. |
