2023 Star Ratings
CMS recently released Star Ratings for 2023. Please discard any 2022 Star Rating documents that you may still have and begin using the 2023 versions immediately. Don’t forget to replace the Star Rating sheets in any of our pre-enrollment kits that are currently in your inventory. Read more.
Highmark | 5-Star Plan Ratings for 2023
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced Highmark’s 2023 Star Ratings for Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and New York Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. Our scores were strong again this year, with most plans achieving a 5-Star Rating – the highest score possible! Read more.
AHIP | October Health Insurance Provider News
Catch up on top stories such as FDA authorizes new COVID-19 boosters for kids ages 5-11, WHO leader calls for immediate action on long COVID, Task force makes recommendations on anxiety, depression, suicide screening in youth, and how Nearly 7M US women live in maternity care deserts. Read more.
Brief Notes | News for Brokers & Consultants
There's a Lot to Be Excited About For This Annual Enrollment Period. Learn about Braven Health Individual Medicare Advantage plan benefits, 2023 Braven Health Plan FAQs, Sales Training: Formulary Exceptions, and more. Read more.
Broker Bulletin | Exciting Provider Network Edition Coming for PA
We are excited to announce that UPMC Pinnacle in Central PA will be added to our Medicare MAPD products coming soon. The targeted date for this addition is 11/1/2022. Read more.
2023 AEP | Telephonic vs electronic enrollment
We’ve heard some feedback on the enrollment blast that we sent on 9/30 and wanted to send some additional clarity on what is classified as a telephonic enrollment vs. an electronic enrollment. Read more.
Think Advisor | Life & Annuity Pro
Learn about the Federal Judge OKs $25M Genworth Universal Life Settlement, how the House Democrat Aims to Rename 'Medicare Advantage', and Inside the LUMINARIES Program: Methodology. Read more.
Mutual of Omaha | October Express Update
Featuring 2023 PDP Specialty Pricing Issue, The Dental Network, IUL Express: Protection That Lasts, and Reward Your Fit Clients. Read more.
Contract Year 2023 Medicare Advantage Marketing Policies: FAQ
As 2023 annual open enrollment begins, CMS has received questions regarding these changes, including, the requirement related to recording calls between beneficiaries and Third-Party Marketing Organizations (TPMOs) and the requirements related to the TPMO disclaimer. Read more.
CMS Monitoring Activities and Best Practices during the Annual Election Period
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issues this memorandum informing Medicare Advantage (MA) organizations and Part D sponsors of CMS monitoring activities and sharing plan and sponsor best practices during the 2023 Annual Election Period (AEP), running from October 15, 2022 to December 7, 2023. Read more.
ALM | BenefitsPRO Newsroom Update
CMS agrees to release audit results of potential overcharges under Medicare Advantage plans. Read more.
2023 Certifications & Benefit Previews
The following carriers are now available on our website:
- Aetna
- Allwell
- AmeriHealth/IBC*
- Anthem Blue Cross
- BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
- Capital BlueCross
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- Clover Health
- Devoted Health
- Excellus*
- Florida Blue
- Geisinger Gold
- Health Partners Plans
- Highmark
- Highmark Wholecare
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Humana
- Independence Blue Cross
- Johns Hopkins
- Kaiser Permanente
- Mutual of Omaha
- Silverscript
- UnitedHealthcare
- UPMC for Life
- Wellcare
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.
Cigna | WINCENTIVES 2022 (qualify through 12/31/22)
This year, you’re set up to win with exciting sales opportunities. WINCENTIVES 2022 gives you more ways to earn extra money – each and every month – with no limits. Read more.
Lumico | Build your bonus with Lumico Medigap Solutions
Spring into this season with an all new cash per app incentive from Lumico Medigap Solutions. Sell Med Supp plans underwritten by Elips Life and/or Lumico, and you’ll reap big rewards! Read more.
Medico | Limitless Earning Incentive! (qualify through 12/31/2022)
With the Medico Medicare Supplement incentive program, the more you sell, the more you earn and it’s easy! Unlimited bonuses kick in after just three approved and taken applications. It’s never been more rewarding to get your clients the affordable coverage they need. Read more.
