Thrivent Rate Change Update for the state of Pennsylvania
Applications signed and dated before March 1, 2020, and received by March 9, 2020, will be issued at the current rates prior to this premium increase. Learn more.
UPMC Med Supp vs. MA plans
During this past AEP, we heard from several of you that a lot of new members were coming from a Supplement (Medigap) plan. Learn more.
Transamerica Medicare Supplement Insurance Premium Rate Changes
Transamerica Premier Life Insurance Company will be implementing Medicare Supplement insurance premium rate changes in the following states for new sales and in force policies. Learn more.
Cigna Sales Integrity: Important information regarding the Enrollment Fax cover sheet
Cigna recently became aware of an issue surrounding fax numbers in association with enrollment applications for Cigna MAPD customers which are being incorrectly faxed to the Cigna Supplement Unit as well as other Cigna areas. Learn more.
If you’ll still be working at age 65, here’s how to handle Medicare
If you’re counting on working past your 65th birthday, be sure to consider how Medicare may factor into your plans — even if you already have health insurance through your job. Learn more.
Medicare Advantage enrollment swells
Roughly 24.4 million seniors and people with disabilities were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan as of this month, a 9.4% jump from the same time in 2019, according to the latest federal data analyzed by Axios. Learn more.
MORE THAN 60% OF MEDICARE ENROLLEES CONCERNED WITH SURPRISE MEDICAL BILLS
Additionally, almost 40% of enrollees said having an in-network provider was their top concern when receiving medical care. Learn more.
Marketers using personal Medicare under investigation
A new investigation examining how marketers are getting the personal Medicare information of seniors is underway, with government watchdogs wanting to know if a misuse of a government system is to blame, the Associated Press reported. Learn more.
CVS earnings reveal a spike in Medicare Advantage enrollment through CVA-Aetna and growing HealthHub stores
In CVS' Q4 earnings call, it was announced that CVS-Aetna saw significant growth in Medicare Advantage (MA) enrollment in 2019, adding about 563,000 new members, which CEO Larry Merlo said represents a growth rate of over three times the industry average for the year, according to FierceHealthcare. Learn more.
Two items buried in Trump’s budget call for big changes to Medicare
About 115 pages into President Trump’s proposed 2021 budget are two line items that Medicare beneficiaries might want to take note of. Learn more.
AARP, United Healthcare and CVS keep prescription drug prices higher for seniors
Most folks think of the AARP as a membership organization that gives older Americans discounts on magazine subscriptions and cellphone plans. Learn more.
One in five operations may lead to surprise bills, even when surgeon and hospital are in-network
As if recovering from surgery wasn't hard enough, a new study shows that one in five operations could result in an unwelcome surprise: a bill for hundreds or thousands of dollars that the patient didn't know they might owe. Learn more.
Medicare Managers Hope to Lift Agent Referral Fee Cap
Medicare program managers want to give health insurers more flexibility over pay for agents and brokers. Learn more.
Aetna | New year, new chance to earn a bonus
Submit qualifying applications of Medicare Supplement and ancillary products between January 1 - March 31, 2020 to earn a bonus. Learn more.
Announcing Cigna Medicare Advantage Incentives for 2020
As if the quality of our 2020 Medicare Advantage plans isn’t enough, here’s another great incentive for our AEP 2020 customers. Learn more.
2/26 2020 Gateway University
Join URL and the #1 DSNP plan in PA, Gateweay Health Plan, for an educational seminar at our office on February 26th at 10am to identify Special Needs prospects and find out how to close sales. Register now.
2/28 Humana Webinar: Working with Veterans
Learn about Humana Webinar: Working with Veterans. Register now.
3/25 Aetna Senior Supplemental & Ancillary Training
Join us for a seminar at our office on March 25th at 10am with Aetna Senior Supplemental to learn about their vast portfolio of products to better serve your clients. Register now.
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MedicareNow!
Our new Medicare Advantage enrollment platform, MedicareNow!, enables you and your clients to enter and save medication lists, as well as update lists anytime to see how adding and deleting prescriptions will affect them financially—without sharing any confidential usernames and passwords. Learn more.