National Training Program's Learning Series Webinar- June 8
Many people with Medicare also have coverage through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Please join our guest speakers from the VA, as they present information to help people with Medicare learn more about VA benefits, services, programs, and additional resources. Read more.
Mylan may have overcharged U.S. for EpiPen by $1.27 billion: HHS
The U.S. government may have overpaid drugmaker Mylan N.V. by as much as $1.27 billion between 2006 and 2016 for its EpiPen emergency allergy treatment, the Department of Health and Human Services said on Wednesday. Read more.
Medicare to cover supervised exercise for heart disease
Following a request from cardiologists, the CMS will now offer national Medicare coverage of supervised exercise therapy for treating peripheral artery disease. Read more.
New Medicare cards offer greater protection to more than 57.7 million Americans
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is readying a fraud prevention initiative that removes Social Security numbers from Medicare cards to help combat identity theft, and safeguard taxpayer dollars. Read more.
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announces streamlined direct enrollment process for consumers seeking Exchange coverage
Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a new streamlined and simplified direct enrollment process for consumers signing up for individual market coverage through Exchanges that use HealthCare.gov. Read more.
September 6th & 7th
2017 Leaders' & Medicare Connections Conference
This year we are combining the Medicare Connections Conference with our Leaders' Conference on September 6th and 7th at the Hershey Lodge. Save the date for 2 exciting days of great information, networking, food, and more! Look for registration information to be announced next month. Learn more.
Get Bonuses, Leads & Top Commissions with URL
When you become a GEMINI partner all of your Medicare business entitles you to our exclusive second quarter bonuses all while earning top commissions. Read more.
Gateway Health Agent News - June 5, 2017
Please join us for one of the following events to learn more about Gateway's 2018 plans and benefits, marketing strategy, producer resources and more. Read more.
UPMC Weekly HPMS Memo Bulletin
Listed below are recent HPMS memos released by The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for your reference. Read more.
UnitedHealthCare | You Asked, We Delivered—More Ways to Serve Members!
As a member-focused agent, you've asked for more ways to directly support members when they need help. Read more.
[PDF] Understanding Medicaid & Special Needs Plans
Millions are “dually eligible” and enrolled in both Medicaid and Medicare. Medicaid provides health coverage to more than 4.6 million low-income seniors, as well as 3.7 million people with disabilities whom are all eligible for Medicare. Read more.
Aetna Medicare news: Agent of Record reassignment policy + Need to update E&O coverage? And more.
We recently updated our AOR reassignment policy in the Aetna Medicare Producer Guide. It now outlines procedures that members, agencies, agents and third parties must follow to initiate AOR changes. Read more.
2017 Humana Individual Dental and Vision Agent Grids
2017 is going strong for Humana and we are here to help you have a successful year too! Read more.
Highmark's New Leader, Joint Venture Announcement, & More
Highmark would like to introduce Pete English, our new Vice President of Sales for Senior Markets. Read more.
Capital BlueCross cuts 48 jobs
Capital BlueCross laid off 48 employees Tuesday, just a few days after the parent company of one of its biggest competitors announced its own cuts. Read more.
Reading Health to buy five SE Pa. hospitals
Reading Health System has agreed to buy five community hospitals in Southeastern Pennsylvania from Community Health Systems Inc. for an undisclosed price, the two parties announced Tuesday. Read more.
AHIP 2017 Transition to 2018
AHIP 2017 will no longer be available as of June 16 at 12:01 am. AHIP will be launching the new 2018 Medicare Certification shortly following. Read more.
Washington Update from NAHU
This week, NAHU released a new infographic, the Single-Payer Tornado. It visually depicts five major consequences of adopting single-payer healthcare: eliminating upwards of 11 million U.S. jobs, forcing patients to wait for care, rationing prescription drugs, restricting research and development, and increasing taxes. Read more.
A Message from Deb Rice-Johnson: Joint Venture Announcement
Changing market dynamics are leading to increased collaborations and mergers that are transforming the face of health care in Pennsylvania. Read more.
Senate Panel Approves Bill Revamping Medicare for Chronically Ill Patients
The Senate Finance Committee on Thursday unanimously advanced legislation aimed at improving care for people with chronic illnesses, part of a bipartisan effort that has advanced even as Republicans and Democrats fight over the future of the Affordable Care Act. Read more.
OVER 65? AGE OUT LOUD!
Today’s older Americans are living longer and better lives. May is Older Americans Month, and it’s the perfect time to celebrate what getting older looks like today. Read more.
