8/24 2024 AEP Medicare Connections Conference

It’s the 10 year anniversary of URL’s Medicare Connections Conference! We have an agenda full of action with guest speakers, marketing talks, carrier presentations, raffle prizes and more. The highlight of our event will be the exclusive roll out of our new training platform that you can only get through working with URL Insurance Group. Register now. 

CMS | Compliance 

CMS has broadened the definition of “marketing” to include materials that mention any type of plan benefits. This requirement applies to all new materials, as well as existing materials that were previously reviewed. Read more. 

Devoted Health Plans | CMS Review Process for Medicare ID Card Usage

CMS has announced the process for obtaining approval for Marketing and Communication material with the Medicare ID card image, along with the PECL disclaimer that was included in the final rule. Read more. 

Aetna | 2023 CVS OTC Store Expansion

OTC Health Solutions (OTCHS) has announced that by July 2023 all free-standing CVS pharmacy locations will be fully enabled to process OTCHS transactions for our allowance-based OTC benefit. Read more. 

Aetna | Get a sneak peek at 2024 First Look!

Be one of the first to learn about new counties and Medicare product options coming for 2024! Read more. 

Aetna | The Curran Connection - Prescriptions and Formularies

We can get really stumped out there in the field sometimes when someone is on a lot of medications, or they take medications not on Aetna Medicare’s formulary. What would you do in this case? Read more. 

Devoted Health Plans | New facebook ads to grow your book

Looking for Facebook ads to help you generate more leads? Head to our marketing storefront to check out our NEW social posts. We built them off our winning ads so you can feel good that they’ll perform with prospects. Read more. 

Devoted Health | Preview our 2024 Medicare Advantage plans

We design our plans to give your clients everything they need to feel their best and save money. Here’s what they can expect. Read more. 

GHP Gold Brokers | July Broker Bulletin

Catch up the latest updates including summer events, 10 reasons to sell Geisinger Medicare in 5-county Philadelphia and see how to familiarize yourself with the portal now. Read more. 

Highmark | Federal Markets

With the Medicaid Redetermination process in full swing in the state of West Virginia, many current Medicaid recipients are being disenrolled from their coverage. For some of these individuals Medigap Blue is an excellent option. Here are some critical things to pay attention to when submitting these applications. Read more. 

Kaiser | Major commission changes

Kaiser Permanente’s Medicare Broker Program is eager to announce exciting changes to our commissions policy for 2024. Read more. 

Medicare Broker News Vol. 5 No. 7: NYS EPIC Program Update

See updates like the NYS Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage (EPIC) program sent letters to Medicare members in March. Stating GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) will no longer participate in the EPIC program as of July 1, 2023. As a result, several drugs listed below will no longer be covered by EPIC. Read more. 

Medicare News: Getting ready for AEP and more

The 2024 Annual Enrollment Period is just around the corner, so it's a great time to make sure that you're ready. Read more. 

UnitedHealthcare | Freedom to Choose Campaign

Looking for marketing materials to show clients they have a choice when it comes to their health care coverage? Check out the Freedom to Choose campaign, this month’s featured campaign on the UHC Agent Toolkit for AARP Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans from UnitedHealthcare. Read more. 

UHICA Plans Are Here for New Jersey

AARP® Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans, insured by UnitedHealthcare® Insurance Company of America (UHICA) are now available to offer consumers in New Jersey! Read more. 

Wellcare | 2024 AHIP is Now Available!

Great news, 2024 AHIP is now available! Complete AHIP through our Centene Learning Center training site to access discounted pricing ($125 vs $175). Read more. 

Wellcare | Plan Year 2024 TPMO Multi-Plan Marketing Materials Submission and Process

New regulations are now in place, which impact any Third-Party Marketing Organization (TPMO) Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plan marketing materials developed for multiple carriers to market, sell, and enroll 2024 plans and products. Read more. 

Wellcare | Special Enrollment Period for Florida - Renewal

Please be advised that a state of emergency declaration was renewed, impacting individuals in certain Florida counties. Also see important compliance information regarding SEP opportunities. Read more. 

Wellcare | Training Blackout Period – Starting July 1, 2023

As we prepare for the 2024 Annual Enrollment Period season, beginning July 1, 2023, there will be a temporary blackout for new broker contracting and certification training. Read more. 

7/27 New AmeriHealth Medicare Advantage Plans

Join AmeriHealth and Medicare By Savoy for a discussion on 2024 plans and key sales strategies to gain invaluable insights and help increase your Senior Market sales this AEP. Register now. 

8/25 AEP Kick-off Meeting 

Join us to learn about Cigna’s competitive new products, expansion markets, enhanced tools, and improved network. Register now. 

2024 Pennsylvania wellcare mapd product zoom training

It’s that time of year again, AEP! For those of you who are unable to attend one of our in person 2024 mapd product rollout meetings, we have options. Register now. 

2024 Pennsylvania wellcare mapd product zoom training

The 2024 product trainings will be a unique experience you won’t want to miss. UPMC for Life is more than just an insurance carrier, we are your true Partner in Sales, focused on the best experience between our broker agents, their clients, and UPMC Health Plan. Register now. 

AARP Medicare Supplement Application Incentive in PA (7/13/23 - 7/31/23)

Earn $150 per eligible Plan G application from UnitedHealthcare on applications for Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans, insured by either UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company or UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of America (UHICA). Read more. 

Aetna | Spring Into Action: Let's Have Some Fun Writing Aetna MAPD! (4/13/23 - 7/31/23)

Let’s have some fun while offering your clients a plan proven to give them stability and consistency. Based on Number of Applications Submitted – New to Aetna Medicare Enrollments Only (Plan changes, PDP, Med Supp sales do not count). Read more.