New COVID-19 webinar: Get the latest from UnitedHealthcare
We're committed to providing you with ongoing updates on COVID-19 during this difficult time. We began a webinar series during the week of March 16. We heard from attendees that it was valuable and would be beneficial to continue as the environment changes. Learn more.
Lawmakers Respond Positively to NAIFA's COVID-19 Constituent Help
The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) has a long history of working with lawmakers on the state and federal levels. Learn more.
WellCare: COVID-19 Updates and Talking Points
In this time of uncertainty, staying informed is essential. Therefore, we will regularly communicate updates and talking points. Learn more.
Aetna | COVID-19 updates | Member resources | Tools you can use: E-kits & RATE | Office hours for Broker Services
To help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, known as COVID-19, we are cancelling all in-person group member meetings and sales events at all venues, including those at retail locations. Learn more.
How to get Social Security help when Covid-19 closes offices
The pandemic has shuttered the SSA’s 1,200-office field network, along with offices that hear disability insurance appeals. Learn more.
JarvisWRAP for March 20
As Partners in Care to our Medicare members, we wanted to make you aware of communications going out to our members. Learn more.
UPDATE: Coronavirus (COVID-19): UPMC Health Plan is here for you
We are here and ready to help. We are actively monitoring the status of the COVID-19 pandemic and have already made some important changes to ensure that all of our members have access to the care they need during this challenging time. Learn more.
Watch out for Coronavirus scams
Con artists may try to get your Medicare Number or personal information so they can steal your identity and commit Medicare fraud. Medicare fraud results in higher health care costs and taxes for everyone. Learn more.
Highmark Updates: COVID-19 Updates (March 20, 2020)
You may have questions on how COVID-19 will impact Highmark's business functionality. Below are some FAQs to address your questions. Learn more.
Envision | Online enrollment attestation updated to remove face-to-face meeting requirement
Effective immediately, due to the current COVID-19 situation, we updated our electronic enrollment application Broker Attestation section to include options that eliminate the need for you to meet face-to-face with your client. Learn more.
Special Announcement: Telehealth services for GHP members
Geisinger Health Plan (GHP) is committed to providing access to care for our members, even in times when social distancing makes a face-to-face visit to the doctor difficult. Learn more.
GTL's Response to the Coronavirus: A Message from GTL’s Chairman of the Board, President and CEO
As you might imagine, the past ten days has been very eventful at Guarantee Trust. We have lots of moving pieces and heightened levels of activity to support a very thorough plan of operations which has two main objective. Learn more.
News Alert COVID-19: CMS Issues Frequently Asked Questions on Catastrophic Health Coverage and the Coronavirus
Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to clarify coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by catastrophic health plans. Learn more.
Social Security | A COVID-19 Update from Our Commissioner
I want you to hear directly from me how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting our services. The first thing you should know is that we continue to pay benefits. Be aware that scammers may try to trick you into thinking the pandemic is stopping your Social Security payments but that is not true. Learn more.
Mutual of Omaha | How to Safely Conduct Business
As we shared with you on March 16, 2020, Mutual of Omaha is practicing social distancing to help protect the health and safety of our associates and ensure uninterrupted service to our customers and you. Learn more.
Highmark Updates: COVID-19 Updates and Provider Search Tool Update
As a valued Highmark Agent, we want to make sure you're safe and successful, especially when it comes to working with the Medicare population. Learn more.
CMS Issues Guidance to help Medicare Advantage and Part D Plans Respond to COVID-19
Agency provides flexibility to Medicare Advantage and Part D plans to waive unnecessary barriers that could prevent access to care. Learn more.
Medicare Connections Special Edition: COVID-19
For previous COVID-19 information, please reference our Medicare Connections Special Edition: COVID-19. Learn more.
Highmark Updates: A Message from Deb Rice-Johnson
The coronavirus has presented each of us with unprecedented issues, as we are faced with a world health crisis having impacts in the communities where we live and work. Learn more.
Highmark says seniors who left over UPMC feud ‘returning home,’ reports $18B in 2019 revenue
Nearly 8 out of 10 seniors who left their Highmark insurance plans last year because they feared losing access to UPMC hospitals and doctors have since switched back, Highmark Health CFO Saurabh Tripathi said. 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.
Update on Capital BlueCross and Vibra Health Plan Member Seminars
Capital BlueCross and Vibra Health Plan is cancelling all of our Medicare 101 and Sales Seminars until further notice. Learn more.
Gateway Health Plan | HRA Process
HRA Updates: Preference is to use the New ONLINE option, There are NEW FORMS on the shopping cart, Please DISPOSE of OLD FORMS and order the new forms, NO INCENTIVE PAYMENTS will be made on the old forms after 3/31/2020. Learn more.
Humana | Medicare Supplement Premium Rate Changes
Medicare Supplement Premium Rate Changes effective June 1, 2020. Learn more.
NGL Product Updates 3/10/2020
This week at National Guardian Life Insurance Company (NGL): Medicare Supplement Rate Adjustments and Benefits of our E-App. Learn more.
CVSHealth | PA agents: New Medicare Supplement with 14% household premium discount
Accendo Insurance Company (ACC), part of the CVS Health® family of companies and Aetna affiliate, is introducing a Medicare Supplement product. Learn more.
Need help on how to use the GTL e-App?
Need help walking through the e-App quoting and application process? Need an overview on the new GTLink or supply ordering? Learn more.
Medicare Advantage plans save beneficiaries up to $1,600 a year more than regular Medicare
Low-income beneficiaries are more likely to choose Medicare Advantage, and they assume less financial burden than those in FFS Medicare. Learn more.
CMS Launches Groundbreaking Model to Lower Out of Pocket Expenses for Insulin
The Part D Senior Savings Model allows Medicare Part D prescription drug plans to offer beneficiaries plan choices that provide a broad range of insulins at a $35 copay. 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.
3/26 How will the Coronavirus (COVID-19) stimulus package benefit employers and employees?
Join us for our webinar at 2pm on March 26th to take a look at the provisions within the Coronavirus COVID-19 stimulus package and how they may provide relief. Register now.
3/27 MedicareNow! Tele-Sales 101
We hope that you are practicing good safety protocols during this outbreak of COVID-19. Most independent agents will be cancelling at-home appointments, and will need to find an alternate way to do business. Do you have the ability to run a Medicare appointment and enrollment over the phone? Now is the perfect time to try virtual appointments and our enrollment platform, MedicareNow! makes it easier than ever before. Join us for a webinar on Friday, March 27th at 10am EST as we give you a live tele-sales demo and answer your questions. 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.
