Aetna: Review the ready-to-sell requirements for 2018 plans

July 11, 2017 | by | Comments Off on Aetna: Review the ready-to-sell requirements for 2018 plans

Review what you’ll need to do to become “ready to sell” our 2018 plans To become “ready to sell” our 2018 Aetna and Coventry Individual MA/MAPD and PDP products and receive commissions, you’ll need to complete several requirements prior to marketing or selling: CERTIFICATION: You’ll need to successfully complete 2018 Aetna Individual Medicare annual certification. Available starting July 11. **New agents: To help you achieve ready-to-sell status faster, we recommend you complete your 2018 certification before you submit your contract package to us through nomoreforms. CONTRACTING: New agents: Agents who haven’t contracted with us to sell our Individual Medicare products
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Aetna: 2018 Certification kicks off July 11

July 11, 2017 | by | Comments Off on Aetna: 2018 Certification kicks off July 11

Starting July 11, you can complete the 2018 annual certification process for Aetna and Coventry Individual Medicare products (MA/MAPD, PDP). What’s required to sell 2018 MA/MAPD and PDP plans You must successfully complete the Aetna Individual Medicare annual certification process and meet all contracting requirements prior to marketing or selling Aetna or Coventry Individual Medicare products (MA/MAPD and PDP) during the Annual Election Period for January 1 effective dates and throughout the year. Uplines and principals must be fully licensed, appointed and certified in all states and markets where their downline agents or employees intend to sell. What’s required to
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Manhattan Life: Rate Adjustment for Alabama

July 5, 2017 | by | Comments Off on Manhattan Life: Rate Adjustment for Alabama

A rate adjustment for Alabama has been approved. There is an 7% rate increase for Plans G & N. There will be a 9% rate increase on all other plans. Click here to view / print the new rates. The rates are effective for any new business with a signature date of August 1, 2017 or later requesting an effective date of August 1, 2017 or later. Please refer to the points below to determine which rates should be applied for new applications: All Medicare Supplement applications requesting an effective date before  August 1, 2017 will receive the current 9-1-16
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Manhattan Life: Rate Adjustment for Illinois

July 5, 2017 | by | Comments Off on Manhattan Life: Rate Adjustment for Illinois

A rate adjustment for Illinois has been approved. There is an 8% rate increase for Plans A, C & F. There is a 7% rate increase for Plan G. There is a 5% rate increase for Plan N. All other plans have a 0% rate increase. Click here to view / print the new rates. The rates are effective for any new business with a signature date of August 1, 2017 or later requesting an effective date of August 1, 2017 or later. Please refer to the points below to determine which rates should be applied for new applications: All
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Sentinel Independence Day Holiday Office Hours

June 28, 2017 | by | Comments Off on Sentinel Independence Day Holiday Office Hours

Holiday Office Hours It’s time for picnics, ice cream, fireworks, and holidays! Our administrative offices will be closed all day on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 in observance of Independence Day. We will resume normal business hours on Wednesday, July 5, 2017. Commissions that would have been paid on July 4th will be paid on July 5th per our regular schedule. #goldencareagent #sentinel
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Sentinel Underwriting Tip

June 27, 2017 | by | Comments Off on Sentinel Underwriting Tip

Methotrexate Methotrexate is an immunosuppressant medication. It may be prescribed to treat cancers, forms of arthritis, and psoriasis. Methotrexate use is of underwriting concern. Below are some conditions that when treated with this medication, or combination of this medication, are a decline for Medicare Supplement coverage. Osteoarthritis treated with any dosage of Methotrexate Rheumatoid arthritis treated with any dosage of Methotrexate and Prednisone Rheumatoid arthritis treated with more than 25 mg/week of Methotrexate #goldencareagent #sentinel
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A.M. Best Revises GTL’s Issuer Credit Rating Outlook

June 27, 2017 | by | Comments Off on A.M. Best Revises GTL’s Issuer Credit Rating Outlook

A.M. Best Revises Issuer Credit Rating Outlook to Positive for Guarantee Trust Life Insurance Company June 09, 2017 “OLDWICK, N.J. –(BUSINESS WIRE)— A.M. Best has revised the outlook to positive from stable for the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of B++ (Good) and the Long-Term ICR of “bbb” of Guarantee Trust Life Insurance Company (GTL) (Glenview, IL). The Credit Rating (rating) outlook for the FSR remains stable. The revised Long-Term ICR outlook reflects GTL’s strong risk-adjusted capitalization levels, its position as a niche player in the senior market and trend of favorable
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Categories: Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Guarantee Trust Life, Hospital Indemnity Plan, Industry News, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Short-Term Care.

Independence Day Office Closing

June 27, 2017 | by | Comments Off on Independence Day Office Closing

Mutual of Omaha and its affiliates (United of Omaha, Companion Life Insurance Company, United World) will be closed on Monday, July 3rd and Tuesday, July 4th for Independence Day. Below are the cut-off dates and times and the adjusted pay schedules. Holiday Pay Calculation Schedule Med Supp E-App & All Life Cutoff 3:00 PM Health Cutoff (excluding LTC) 3:00 PM Long Term Care Cutoff 3:00 PM Direct Deposit (EFT) Available Independence Day, Monday 7/3/2017 & Tuesday 7/4/2017 Friday 6/30/2017 Friday 6/30/2017 Wednesday 6/28/2017 Thursday 6/29/2017 Monday 7/3/2017 Weekly and holiday pay schedules are also available on the Sales Professional Access
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Categories: Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Disability Income Insurance, Industry News, Life Insurance, Long-Term Care, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Medicare Supplement News – Omaha Family of Companies

June 27, 2017 | by | Comments Off on Medicare Supplement News – Omaha Family of Companies

New Application Release in PA and TX Effective June 24, 2017, you may begin using our new Medicare supplement application in Pennsylvania, underwritten by Mutual of Omaha and in Texas, underwritten by United World. Modernized Rate Adjustment Modernized Rate Adjustments in TN, TX, and WA are effective August 1, 2017. Modernized Rate Release Please view details for the Modernized Rate Release in AZ, CT, IA, MI, ND, SC, WV, LA, MO, RI, NJ, and MN.   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Categories: Industry News, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

GTL Website Maintenance on 6/25

June 23, 2017 | by | Comments Off on GTL Website Maintenance on 6/25

Sunday, June 25, 2017 | 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM CST On Sunday, June 25, 2017 from 8 AM – 10 AM CST, GTL’s website will be under maintenance and will not be available. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Contact GTL’s Sales Support with any questions: 1-800-323-6907 or agency@gtlic.com   #goldencareagent #gtl
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Categories: Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Guarantee Trust Life, Hospital Indemnity Plan, Industry News, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Short-Term Care.