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CMS Issues Guidance to Ensure Consumers Continue Receiving Financial Assistance for HealthCare.Gov Coverage

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in coordination with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is releasing guidance to ensure consumers continue to receive the tax credits they are eligible for through their Marketplace plan. Read more.

CMS Proposes Rule to Support Home Care Workers Access to Benefits

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed a rule today which would enable states to make payments to third parties on behalf of certain individual health care practitioners, including home care workers and personal care assistants. Read more.

Lowering Medicare Age Could Help Close Racial Gaps in Health Care: Study

Could reducing racial disparities in health care be as simple as lowering the age at which Americans qualify for Medicare? Read more.

People With Medicare Who Are Immunocompromised Would be Able to Receive an Additional COVID-19 Dose At No Cost

In response to the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) recent action that authorizes an additional dose of COVID-19 vaccine for immunocompromised individuals, CMS is assuring people with Medicare who qualify for an additional dose that they can receive it with no cost sharing. Read more.

Aetna | CVS HealthHUB is There for Your Clients’ Employees

CVS Health and Aetna have joined forces to reimagine local health care, helping to keep your employees healthier during these uncertain times. Read more.

Aetna | Agent Updates 

See inside, topics including: NEW Think Agent enrollment tool; New podcast; Pre-order enrollment kits; Product training; Pre-order marketing materials; and 2022 certification. Read more.

Humana | Grow your Book of Business year-round with Med Supp

Medicare Supplement could be an ideal choice to help members pay for some of the costs Medicare doesn’t cover. Plus, Humana’s Medicare Supplement plans provide year-round sales opportunities for Agents. Discover opportunities on Ignite and learn how to help members take advantage of competitive plans. Read more.

Guarantee Trust Life | New Advantage Plus Elite Available September 1st!

The Newest and Best Hospital Indemnity Insurance in the Market. The best is now even better with GTL's new Advantage Plus Elite! We've been hard at work to give you the most cutting-edge hospital indemnity plan just in time for AEP! Read more.

Wellcare | Broker Bulletin 

We wanted to reach out to you today to introduce you to our PA Broker Support Team. Our team is here to help you with anything you need to grow your business now and during the forthcoming AEP season. Read more.

Highmark | Annual Certification Reimbursement Offer is Back for 2022!

As part of our continued commitment to our valued agents, Highmark will reimburse eligible agents $125 to help cover the cost of training certification through AHIP or NAHU. (As a reminder, agents only need to complete training through one of the two.) Read more.

CMS | NEW! National Training Program

Registration is still OPEN for our upcoming virtual workshops!  Select the hyperlinked event title(s) to register for those you’re interested in attending. Register now!

Gateway | 2022 AEP Kickoff Updated

Join Gateway at one of the following AEP Kickoff Locations. Just click on the RSVP beside the city you would like to attend and RSVP. Register now!