Announcing the 2020 President's Club
Join us at Hotel Bennett in charming and historic Charleston, SC for our 2020 President’s Club! Learn more.
Medicare Health Plan Commissions
It’s the time of year when we all eagerly await our AEP commissions and hefty renewals to come rolling in. Over the years, CMS has made a few changes on fair market value and payment options and it can be confusing to know how you can expect payment. So, we’d like to help clear up a few common misunderstandings. Read more.
Thrivent | Pennsylvania Medicare Supplement Rate Update
Premium rates for Modernized Medicare Supplement contracts will be changing March 1, 2019. Read more.
Capital BlueCross Statement on Walmart and CVS Caremark Negotiations
Earlier this week, Capital BlueCross made you aware of the possibility that Walmart stores might leave the CVS Caremark pharmacy network, which could have affected prescription drug coverage for members who use Walmart pharmacies. Read more.
Gateway Health | Commissions Info
Your Gateway commission statements have a new and improved look. Read more.
Don't worry: Walmart is still an in-network pharmacy for 2019 SilverScript Part D plans
CVS Health recently announced that Walmart has opted to leave its pharmacy network for Commercial and Medicaid plans. Read more.
ENL Medicare Supplement Rate Adjustments
We have recently made adjustments in order to provide the best products and services to fit our clients needs. Read more.
Aetna’s dental coverage options for 2019
When working with your clients, it’s important you educate them about the dental benefit on any plans they’re considering. Read more.
Gateway Health | Eligibility Calls to Agent Support
Details on what agent support will or will not help with in 2019. Read more.
Medicare Offerings Video Archives
UnitedHealthcare February Development Sessions
February training from UnitedHealthcare. Read more.
AARP February National Web Training Calendar
February webinars from AARP. Read more.
Cigna-HealthSpring OEP Training Webinar Now Available
As your partner of choice, Cigna-HealthSpring is committed to providing you with the tools and resources that you need to be successful during 2019 Lock-In. Read more.
CMS Unveils New Part D Payment Model, 'transformative Updates' To Existing Ma Model
The two voluntary initiatives will launch in 2020, and CMS Administrator Seema Verma called them 'prime examples' of modernized Medicare programs that ensure greater benefits at lower costs. Read more.
Mutual of Omaha First Quarter 2019 Broker Bonus Program
Earn extra cash on your Medicare supplement and SELECT business. Read more.
We bring you Thrivent's Agent Incentive Program!
Become one of the top 10 producers of Thrivent Medicare supplement insurance by January of 2019 and embark with us on an all-expenses-paid home building trip to Sebring, Florida! Read more.
New Medicare Card Mailing Complete, 58% of Claims Submitted with MBI
CMS finished mailing new Medicare cards to people with Medicare across all mailing waves, including Wave 7 states and territories and also to people with Medicare Parts A&B who live in Canada and Mexico. Read more.
As Democrats Talk Single Payer, Private Medicare Advantage Soars
Health insurers are reporting unprecedented growth in the number of seniors flocking to private Medicare Advantage plans amid talk of a single payer government-run approach that could uproot such coverage. Read more.
Walmart splits with CVS after pharmacy pricing dispute
Walmart Inc. pharmacies will no longer be part of the networks where most consumers with CVS Health Corp. drug plans can pick up their prescriptions, after a dispute between the two giant companies over pricing. Read more.
Cigna Plans Broader Medicare Advantage Offerings
Fresh from the completion of the Express Scripts acquisition, Cigna CEO David Cordani plans to broaden the insurer’s offerings to more seniors choosing Medicare Advantage plans as part of a major business expansion in coming years. Read more.
Insurance Agents Qualify for New Tax Break
Independent insurance agents qualify for a new tax break called the Pass-Through Deduction. Read more.
Medicare Advantage revenue expected to increase 1.59 percent under proposed rate changes
Medicare Advantage payment rates for 2020 are expected to increase revenue by 1.59 percent, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said Wednesday, in releasing the second half of proposed MA and Part D payment and policy updates. Read more.
CMS launches app to outline services covered under Medicare
CMS has launched the "What's Covered" app to let Original Medicare patients and caregivers see whether Medicare covers a medical item or service. Read more.
UPMC Health Plan's chief medical officer joining Humana
UPMC Health Plan's chief medical officer is decamping for Louisville-based insurer Humana Inc. Read more.
