MA Disenrollment Period Guidelines This is a reminder that the Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period (MADP) begins Jan. 1, 2017. California Under-Age-65 Change Effective Dec. 17, 2016, Mutual of Omaha will no longer accept under-age-65 new business on the California Medicare supplement High Deductible Plan F. Under-age-65 new business is available for Plans A, F and N only. Application Requirement for Non-English Speaking and/or Reading Applicants If an applicant does not speak and/or read English and requires a translator in order to complete an application, Form MLU25947 must be signed and submitted with the application. #goldencareagent
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Combined mailings for Medicare Supplement household discount policies
Starting December 14, when two Medicare Supplement policies with a household discount are issued on the same day, both policies will be mailed together, addressed to the primary policyholder. Both policyholders’ ID cards will be mailed together in a seperate envelope from the policies. This change will not apply to household policies that are mailed to the agent. If you have any questions, you can contact our Agent Services team. #goldencareagent #Aetna
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THANK YOU, from the Aetna Medicare team
And that’s a wrap on this Annual Election Period! It never ceases to amaze me how quickly those 54 days fly by each year. On behalf of the entire Aetna Medicare team, I’d like to personally thank you for your dedication this selling season. We recognize and truly appreciate the valuable role you play in assisting Medicare beneficiaries and helping them enroll, all while adhering to critical compliance and legal guidelines. Congratulations on your AEP success! Our partnership with you doesn’t end here. We look forward to supporting you throughout the lock-in selling season too. We’re here to help. Just
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Update: 2017 Individual Medicare administrative fee payments
We recently started processing and paying administrative fees for January 2017 enrollments submitted during the Annual Election Period (AEP). Information on administrative fee payments can be found in the Aetna Medicare Producer Guide and in Appendix A of your 2017 Aetna Medicare Marketing Agreement (i.e., contract). Rates are in the Schedule 1 attached to your contract. Here’s a quick look at how we pay administrative fees: Initially, you’ll receive a partial payment (i.e., the renewal rate) for all enrollments up front. This partial payment amount is the renewal rate in effect as of the policy effective date. If CMS confirms
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GoldenCare Newsletter | December 5, 2016 Edition
From GoldenCare: We’ve added exciting new products and new carriers. Take a few minutes and update your contracts. It’s fast and easy! Join us for product training and if you haven’t already received your copy of LTCCEO Office, Home and Internet Selling Tools, find out how to get yours free! The winners of our 2nd Quarter 3-in-1 Promotion Bonus Cash Drawing have been announced! See the winners in the Newsletter and get your apps in to finish off the year with a Cash Bonus, see the Newsletter for promo details. Happy Selling! It’s that time again! Ring in 2017 with
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Medicare Supplement News – Omaha Family of Companies
2017 Marketing Materials Effective today, the 2017 Medicare supplement and SELECT marketing materials are available to order. These materials are to be used to write new business with an effective date on or after January 1, 2017. Modernized Rate Release The following rate adjustment is effective January 1, 2017, for new and in-force 2010 Modernized Medicare supplement. Plan N Rate Adjustment The following 2010 Modernized Medicare supplement business will experience a rate adjustment effective February 1, 2017. #goldencareagent
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Aetna Medicare Broker Services is open on Saturday, December 3
The Aetna Medicare Broker Services Department is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Eastern Time. Representatives will also be available on Saturday, December 3 from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Eastern Time. Contact us at 1-866-714-9301 or brokersupport@aetna.com. #goldencareagent #Aetna
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Only days left in AEP!
Important guidance for end of AEP enrollments The 2017 Medicare Annual Election Period (AEP) ends on Wednesday, December 7. All Medicare AEP marketing efforts must cease on that date. Make sure you follow the guidelines below when submitting your final AEP enrollments to us. Remember, we’re here to support your great finish for AEP. Please contact us if you need any assistance. Dec. 7 All AEP applications from beneficiaries for a January 1, 2017 effective enrollment must be completed, signed, dated and received by the agent no later than 11:59 p.m. December 7, 2016. You may not backdate the member
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Are You Helping Fill Medicare Gaps?
GTL makes it easy to sell Medicare Supplement Insurance! Low competitive rates Great commissions paid quickly Quick turnaround time 7% household discount Friendly customer service and claims Easy applications Medicare Supplement is currently available in Arizona, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Kentucky, Maryland, Montana, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Utah. More states coming soon! You can access the rate sheets and all forms online through GTLink. (www.gtlic.com/agent-connection.html) Are You Helping Fill Medicare Gaps? #goldencareagent #GTL
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“3 Dumb Medicare Advantage Moves,” by Selena Maranjian, Fox Business
“It’s smart to start learning and thinking about Medicare before it’s time to sign up for it, so that you make the decisions that best suit your needs. For many people, one savvy decision is choosing a Medicare Advantage plan instead of the traditional Medicare package. But even with Medicare Advantage plans, for best results you need to know what you’re doing. Here are three dumb Medicare Advantage moves to avoid.” LTC Comment (from Stephen A. Moses, President, Center for Long-Term Care Reform): Advocates for traditional Medicare and marketers of Medi-Gap policies may have a different opinion. 3 Dumb Medicare
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