CVS Health announces COVID-19 resources for Aetna members

April 1, 2020 | by | Comments Off on CVS Health announces COVID-19 resources for Aetna members

In response to the rapidly evolving COVID-19 outbreak, CVS Health announced a series of steps designed to support the health and well-being of Aetna members, ensure patient access to medication, and remove barriers to care. Effective immediately: Aetna will waive co-pays for all diagnostic testing related to COVID-19. This policy will cover the cost of physician-ordered testing for patients who meet CDC guidelines, which can be done in any approved laboratory location. Aetna will waive the member costs associated with diagnostic testing for all Commercial, Medicare and Medicaid lines of business. Self-insured plan sponsors will be able to opt-out of
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Categories: Aetna, Industry News, and Medicare Supp./Adv..
Tags: Aetna, Coronavirus, COVID-19, CVS, CVS Health, insurance, outbreak, pandemic, prescription, and prescriptions.

Medicare News – Omaha Family of Companies

April 1, 2020 | by | Comments Off on Medicare News – Omaha Family of Companies

Medicare Supplement: 2nd Quarter Broker Bonus Incentive Program View details on Mutual of Omaha’s Medicare supplement Broker Bonus Program.   2020 Med Supp Buyer’s Guides Latest update on the availability of the 2020 Med supp buyer’s guides.   New Plans Available in MN and WA View upcoming High Deductible G Availability information.   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Categories: Industry News, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).
Tags: insurance, medicare, Medicare Advantage, mutual of omaha, omaha, Omaha Insurance, Omaha Supplemental Insurance Company, OSIC, PDP, Prescription Drug Plans, and Rx.

2020 Med Supp Buyer’s Guides

April 1, 2020 | by | Comments Off on 2020 Med Supp Buyer’s Guides

The 2020 buyer’s guides, Choosing a Medigap Policy: A Guide to Health Insurance for People with Medicare and the Wisconsin Guide to Health Insurance for People with Medicare have been released. Regarding the Wisconsin buyers guide (337129_2020) The guide is print-on-demand and is available today for ordering. It may be ordered individually or in the Wisconsin Med supp sales kit. It will be updated in the e-App documents on March 26 It is also available now on Sales Professional Access (SPA) mutualofomaha.com/broker Forms and Materials to view and download. Regarding the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Med supp
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Categories: Industry News, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).
Tags: insurance, Med Supp, medicare, Medicare Supplement, mutual of omaha, and omaha.

2nd Quarter Broker Bonus Incentive Program

April 1, 2020 | by | Comments Off on 2nd Quarter Broker Bonus Incentive Program

You can make even more bucks on your Medicare supplement underwritten business through our 2020 2nd Quarter Broker Bonus Program. Here are the nuts and bolts: Qualification Period: Bonus Program period is from April 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020. Eligible states: Payment will be made on qualified applications in the following states: Alabama Illinois Nebraska Ohio Texas Arizona Iowa Nevada Oklahoma Utah Colorado Kentucky New Jersey Oregon Virginia Florida Louisiana New Mexico Pennsylvania West Virginia Georgia Maryland North Carolina South Dakota Wyoming Idaho Mississippi North Dakota Tennessee     Qualifying Apps: All Medicare supp applications, any state, any Plan
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Categories: Industry News, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).
Tags: insurance, Med Supp, medicare, Medicare Supplement, Medicare Supplements, Medigap, mutual of omaha, and omaha.

How to Safely Conduct Business

April 1, 2020 | by | Comments Off on 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. We encourage you to also do your part to slow the spread of the coronavirus. You’re likely rethinking how you can keep yourself and others safe in a business that’s built on relationships with people and, most often, face-to-face interactions. Mutual of Omaha is offering suggestions on how to continue your business in today’s environment while keeping both you and your clients safe and healthy.
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Categories: COVID-19, Critical Illness, Dental, Disability Income Insurance, Industry News, Life Insurance, Long-Term Care, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).
Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, critical illness, disability, disability income, insurance, life, Life Insurance, Long-Term Care, long-term care insurance, LTC, LTCi, Medicare Supplement, Medigap, mutual of omaha, omaha, and United of Omaha.

Medicare News – Omaha Family of Companies

March 23, 2020 | by | Comments Off on Medicare News – Omaha Family of Companies

Medicare Supplement: Upcoming Rate Adjustments View upcoming rate adjustments in AL, AZ, CA, MD, NM, OR and UT.   Medicare Supplement Explanation of Benefits Changes Learn more about the changes to the mailing frequency of Med supp Explanation of Benefits.   Upcoming Rate Adjustment-MS View upcoming rate adjustment for Mississippi.   Rate Release-Texas April 2020 rate release for Texas.   Rate Release-April 2020 April 2020 rate release and outlines for HI, KY, NV and UT.   e-Application Convenient, Fast and Always Available Check out the many advantages of doing business via electronic applications.   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Categories: Industry News, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).
Tags: insurance, medicare, Medicare Advantage, mutual of omaha, omaha, Omaha Insurance, Omaha Supplemental Insurance Company, OSIC, PDP, Prescription Drug Plans, and Rx.

Medicare Supplement Insurance Premium Rate Changes

March 20, 2020 | by | Comments Off on 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. The in force policies that are impacted were originally underwritten by Transamerica Premier Life Insurance Company. State Plan Adjusted Percentage Upload Date New Rate Effective Date District of Columbia A, F, G, N 7.5% increase 2/20/2020 4/1/2020 Delaware A, F G N 9% increase 7% increase 0% increase 2/20/2020 5/1/2020 Idaho A, F, G, N 15% increase 2/20/2020 5/1/2020 Kansas A, F, G, N 10% increase 2/20/2020 5/1/2020 Maryland A, F, G N 7.5% increase
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Categories: Industry News, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Transamerica.
Tags: insurance, Med Supp, medicare, Medigap, medsupp, Premier Life Insurance Company, Stonebridge, Stonebridge Life Insurance Company, and Transamerica.

Medicare News – Omaha Family of Companies

March 9, 2020 | by | Comments Off on Medicare News – Omaha Family of Companies

Medicare Supplement: Upcoming Rate Adjustments View upcoming rate adjustments for AZ, CA, CO, MD, NM, SD, TN, UT.   Brokerage Health Webinar Series Mark your calendars for our second webinar of 2020, PDP-A Year-Round Sales Opportunity.   Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plans: Importance of Medicare Advantage Follow-up Appointments Learn about the importance of follow up calls for Medicare Advantage policy holders.   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Categories: Industry News, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).
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Medicare News – Omaha Family of Companies

March 9, 2020 | by | Comments Off on Medicare News – Omaha Family of Companies

Medicare Supplement: Upcoming Modernized Rate Adjustment View upcoming rate adjustments for Utah.   Value-Added Benefits Health and fitness programs and money saving discounts – see the value-added benefits your client’s receive when they purchase a Mutual of Omaha Medicare supplement policy.   Rate Adjustment-NE View the upcoming rate adjustment for Nebraska.   New High Deductible G High Deductible G is now available in five more states – CA, MO, ND, WI and WY.   Spotlight on Dental-The Network Learn more about our dental product’s network with over 396,000 location nationwide.   Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plans: Ready to Sell
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Categories: Industry News, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).
Tags: insurance, medicare, Medicare Advantage, mutual of omaha, omaha, Omaha Insurance, Omaha Supplemental Insurance Company, OSIC, PDP, Prescription Drug Plans, and Rx.

The Quick and Easy Way to Order GTL Supplies

March 5, 2020 | by | Comments Off on The Quick and Easy Way to Order GTL Supplies

Have you been using the new GTLink? GTLink is the central hub to order supplies and for everything else you need to sell GTL! Visit GTLink   • Download/Order Forms • Watch Agent Training Videos • View Your Mailbox • View Recent Business • Access Consumer Marketing • View Your Commissions   How to Access GTLink: Log in to GTL’s Agent Portal or the e-App on your mobile device Tap the GTLink button on the home screen Don’t have the GTL e-App? Download it now for your Apple or Android device!   The Quick and Easy Way to Order 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.
Tags: agent portal, Critica; Cash, critical illness, GTL, Guarantee Trust Life, HHC, home health care, Hospital Indemnity, insurance, Medicare Supplement, Short-Term Care, and STC.