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Thank You from URL & End of AEP Reminders

The 2018 AEP is coming to an end! On behalf of myself, the Medicare Offerings department & the entire URL family we thank you for your business. Read more.

CMS National Training Program December Learning Series

This webinar will provide an overview of Medicare and the Health Insurance Marketplace including. Read more.

CMS posts update of Medicare Part D Opioid Prescribing Mapping Tool

Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released an updated version of the Medicare Part D opioid prescribing mapping tool. Read more.

CVS Aims to Remake Health Care With Aetna Deal

CVS Health Corp. today capped off five weeks of rumors about a deal for Aetna Inc. by officially announcing plans to acquire Aetna for $69 billion in cash and stock. Read more.

CMS expands value-based Medicare Advantage project to 25 states

The federal government is expanding a program that allows Medicare Advantage insurers to encourage chronically ill seniors to use high-value services by lowering out-of-pocket costs. Read more.

Rising costs, smaller taxpayer base put Medicare's long-term budget at risk

Medicare's long-term sustainability is at risk due to rising health care costs, a shrinking taxpayer base and an increasing number of beneficiaries, according to an HHS report, and the CMS would need to substantially increase revenue or make drastic cuts in benefits to balance its budget. With growth in health care costs continuing to outpace growth in the taxable wages that fund Medicare and the ratio of taxpayers to Medicare-eligible Americans falling from 3:1 in 2016 to 2:1 by 2091, the program is expected to face a budget shortfall of $3.3 trillion over the next 75 years. (Tiered subscription model) Read more.

WellCare Writes - 12/1/2017 - 1099 Producers!

A Power of Attorney (POA) is legal representation authorized through a document indicating who can make medical decisions on a beneficiary’s behalf. Read more.

SilverScript Agent Update - Dec 1, 2017

It is hard to believe that we are days away from the end of the 2018 AEP. Please keep in mind that you must receive AEP applications no later than December 7th, signed by the Medicare beneficiary. Read more.

SilverScript Agent Update - State-Specific Pharmacy Network Lists Pennsylvania

As referenced in that eNewsletter, here is the associated email containing a state-specific SilverScript pharmacy network list. Read more.

Aetna | 6 days left! Instructions for end of AEP enrollments | Enrollment best practices | Saturday hours

The 2018 Annual Election Period (AEP) ends Thursday, December 7. This means all Medicare AEP marketing efforts must cease on that date. Read more.

Aetna | 2018 OTC benefit- FAQs answered

The over-the-counter (OTC) benefit offers your clients an allowance they can use to get certain generic health and wellness products at no extra cost to them. Read more.

Aetna | Medicare annual notice of change

Our Medicare Supplement outline of coverage (OOC) forms are being revised to show the 2018 Medicare copays and deductibles. Read more.

Aetna | DID YOU KNOW?!? 2nd Edition

Advantra HMO plans DO NOT require referrals! NATIONAL Provider Network on the Aetna Silver HMO and the Aetna Gold PPO Plans! Read more.

Why URL Should Be Your FMO

As you're gearing up for the Annual Enrollment Period it's time to re-evaluate your relationship with your current Medicare FMO. Watch our video.

New Services & Website from URL

Watch Jim McDaniel and Ken Clemens discuss the new services from URL and our new website to support them. Read more.

Aetna | VIDEO: Preview your Over-the-top experience

We're cooking up something special... and it's a celebration in Miami! Click the image below to watch a video preview of what you'll experience if you qualify for our Over-the-Top sales contest. Read more.

Americo Med Sup AEP Cash Contest

Earn $150 on every submitted and approved Underwritten Medicare Supplement application from October 23 - December 31, 2017. Read more.

Power up your earnings with Medico’s cash incentive program!

From September 1, 2017, to December 31, 2017, you can EARN EXTRA CASH for submitted and issued applications. Read more.

Mutual of Omaha Broker Bonus Program

Now you can make even more bucks on your Medicare supplements and SELECT underwritten business. Read more.

Starting Oct. 1 earn more selling Humana Med Supp plans!

You can make extra money this autumn by selling Open Enrollment Period (OEP) and underwritten (UW) Humana Medicare Supplement Plans, Oct. 1 – Dec. 31. Read more.

New Era | Countdown to 2017 Christmas Bonus

Put some extra jingle in your pockets this Christmas by participating in New Era's Christmas Bonus. Read more.

Aetna | It's a Sellabration! Earn extra cash through December 31

Your Medicare Supplement applications could earn you EXTRA CASH during the rest of 2017! Read more.

Get Bonuses, Leads & Top Commissions with URL

When you become a Gemini partner all of your Medicare business entitles you to our exclusive third quarter bonuses all while earning top commissions. Read more.