CMS Newsroom
News updates from The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Read more.
MedPAC: MA Plans Continue to See Rapid Growth
Most Medicare beneficiaries in Parts A and B are expected to be enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans by next year, but spending on the plans is going to continue to outpace traditional fee-for-service, a congressional advisory panel found. Read more.
Aetna | Medicare Broker News
See topics including: Guidance for at-home COVID-19 testing; Think Agent training; Ascend to be discontinued; Retention playbook; OEP; SEP for dual-eligibles and more. Read more.
Highmark | In-Network Hospitals for Highmark's Pennsylvania Medicare Advantage Plans
Highmark's Medicare Advantage plans offer In-Network access to the most innovative and highly rated facilities across the state. We're excited to share these documents listing In-Network Hospitals for both Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Blue Shield, products. You can print these documents (you must print ALL pages) to provide to your clients, and your clients can use them with their providers if they have coverage concerns. Read more.
Lumico | New year, new signature option for Lumico Medigap Solutions
On February 1, we're launching a new Security Question Signature (qSig) option for Med Supp. Read more.
Medico | New Process and New Look
For a few years, Medico has been using secure emails to share confidential information with you to reduce the risk of sensitive data being distributed incorrectly. We recently updated the Secure Messaging Portal to use one-time passcodes to give you a more seamless access experience. The messages you will receive have a new design, and you will need to complete a few new steps. Read more.
UPMC | Upcoming Direct Mail Campaigns
This year presents us with the unique opportunity to promote UPMC for Life’s 5-Star Special Enrollment Period (SEP). To do so, we’ve created the following direct mail packages that will be in homes shortly. Read more.
Wellcare | SSBCI Member Eligibility Verification
The start of a new benefit year provides a great opportunity to further assist members with inquiries regarding their 2022 plan benefits and options. Providing great customer service is important to us at Wellcare. During this time of year, call volumes into our Customer Service call centers may be higher than normal. Therefore, if you receive questions from your clients regarding SSBCI benefit eligibility, you can use the following information to validate eligibility and determine if a member call to Customer Service by your client is needed. Read more.
Wellcare | Benefit Update and Accessing Special Supplemental Benefits for the Chronically Ill
See updates on key benefits like the Flex Card and SHIPT Grocery Delivery, as well as provide additional detailed information to help qualified members access their SSBCI benefits. Read more.
Wellcare | 2022 Commission Policy Update - First Year Plan Changes
Based on feedback received from our broker partners and to meet industry best practices, we are updating our policy regarding compensation for First Year Plan Changes. Beginning January 1, 2022, First Year Plan Change payments will be prorated. Read more.
United Health Care - AARP | Keep Flying Higher and Earn More for AARP Medicare Supplement Plans! (qualify through 2/28/22)
Keep reaching for the sky! Earn $100 to $300 per eligible application for AARP Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans, insured by UnitedHealthCare Insurance Company! Read more.
Aetna | Healthy Rewards Program Flyers - Another Great Reason To Enroll In Our MAPD Plans (qualify through 12/31/22)
Yet another great reason to sell Aetna Medicare MA/MAPD/DSNP in 2022! Help members stay healthy and earn up to $200, redeemable for gift cards, by completing eligible health activities by December 31, 2022. Read more.
United Health Care | Join a Live Chat for Pennsylvania for AARP Medicare Supplement Plan Updates and Agent Q&A
Don't forget to join us for Medicare Supplement Mondays for AARP Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans from UnitedHealthcare for Pennsylvania! Register now.
United Health Care | You're invited to a Northeast Open Enrollment Period Training for AARP Medicare Supplement Plans!
Join AARP Medicare Supplement Northeast Regional Sales Director, Nicky Skubal, to learn more about the Medicare supplement Open Enrollment Period for AARP Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans from UnitedHealthcare! Register now.
2/14 Protecting Social Security Income
Your Medicare clients are looking to you for advice and protection. What are you protecting? You're protecting their money. Our upcoming webinar is NOT another final expense cross-selling webinar. Join us for a webinar on February 14th at 11am EST.
This webinar will show you:
- The Ultimate Senior Close
- How you provide a useful service in protecting their social security income benefits
- How providing this simple service can provide you with a 6 and 7 figure annual income (yes, you read it right)
Register now.
2/22 Medicare Leads
Join us for a webinar on February 22nd at 10am EST. Christy Wilbert, Medicare Offerings VP at URL Insurance Group and guest speaker, Steve Weir from LeadConcepts will discuss how to get the best return on your investment with Medicare Leads. Medicare leads are cheap, if you're willing to put in the work.
We'll discuss:
- Choosing good demographics
- Generic leads
- Mass mailers
- Buying name lists
- Best calling practices and more
Register now.
3/29 Agency Builder: Structuring Your Agency
Now that you've started building your agency, it's time to figure out how to structure it. On March 29th at 10am EST join URL's Director of Licensing & Contracting, Tish Whitesel, along side Medicare Offerings VP, Christy Wilbert for a webinar on this topic.
In this installment of our Building an Agency series we'll discuss:
- Contracting downline agents (licensed only agent vs. independent), and
- Protecting your investment Compensation structure
Register now.
4/19 Agency Builder: Starting an LLC
Join us for a webinar on April 19th at 10am EST as Christy Wilbert, Medicare Offerings VP at URL Insurance Group and a special guest, discuss common questions about setting up a LLC. When you start to build your agency, it can be hard to know where to begin. We've put together a simple, step-by-step guide to help you get started. Come learn how. Register now.
5/24 Get your foot in the door with Medicare
The great thing about selling Medicare is that it’s a need, not a want. You're not pushing or selling a product to your client. You're educating them and becoming a trusted resource in the process. Join us for webinar on May 24th at 10am EST.
During the webinar you will learn:
- Sales techniques
- Cross-selling techniques
- Best processes for retention
- How to get loyal clients
Register now.
