CVS Health’s proposed acquisition of Aetna

To our valued brokers, As you may have seen in the news, CVS Health, the largest pharmacy health care provider in the U.S., has agreed to acquire Aetna. This has no immediate effect on the products your clients have purchased or the products you are selling today. We are very excited about this combination. CVS Health and Aetna are joining to become the trusted front door to health care. Nearly 70 percent of the U.S. population lives within three miles of a CVS Health retail store and nearly five million Americans visit CVS Health every day. We will use CVS
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Categories: Aetna, Industry News, and Medicare Supp./Adv..

Guidance and deadlines for end of AEP enrollments

The 2018 Annual Election Period (AEP) ends Thursday, December 7. This means all Medicare AEP marketing efforts must cease on that date. Please make sure you follow the guidelines below when submitting your final AEP enrollments to us. Remember, we’re here to support you! Dec. 7 All AEP applications for a January 1, 2018, effective date must be completed, signed, dated and received by the agent no later than 11:59 p.m. December 7, 2017. You may not backdate the member signature date, agent receipt date, or agent signature date. Submit apps within 2 days We must receive signed enrollment applications
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Categories: Aetna, Industry News, and Medicare Supp./Adv..

Medicare Supplement News – Omaha Family of Companies

Plan N Rate Adjustment Plan N (In-force only) The following 2010 Modernized Medicare supplement business will experience a rate adjustment effective 02/01/18. State Company Plan N Rate Adjustment Virginia United of Omaha 15%         2018 Part B Premium Income Level Correction Information provided in last week’s Broker Express regarding the Medicare Part B premium income levels for 2018 were inaccurately reported. While the premium amounts did not change from 2017 there were changes in the bottom three income level ranges for the income-related Part B premiums. Below is a comparison of 2017 and 2018 income levels and
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Categories: Industry News, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

2018 Part B Premium Income Level Correction

Information provided in last week’s Broker Express regarding the Medicare Part B premium income levels for 2018 were inaccurately reported. While the premium amounts did not change from 2017 there were changes in the bottom three income level ranges for the income-related Part B premiums. Below is a comparison of 2017 and 2018 income levels and the related Part B premiums. 2017 Income Level- File Individual 2017 Income Level- File Joint 2018 Income Level- File Individual 2018 Income Level- File Joint 2018 Part B Premium Below $85,000 Below $170,000 Same Same $134 Above $85,000 up to $107,000 Above $170,000 up
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Categories: Industry News, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Sentinel: Something New Is Coming Your Way!

Something New Is Coming Your Way! We have been working hard to bring you and your clients something you have been asking for – a new website! We are currently fine-tuning the website and an official launch date will be announced in the coming weeks. Based on feedback from policyholders and agents, we have designed it with the user in mind. Some new features include: FAQ section – This section is now easier to navigate, organized by product, and contains updated information. Blog – Our new blogs are based on most frequently searched topics online. Easy to share information with
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Sentinel Security Life.

2018 Copay/Deductibles

The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced the 2018 Medicare Premiums and Copay/Deductibles.   Medicare Part B Premium There is no change in the Part B monthly premium amounts for 2018. The Medicare Part B standard monthly premium will remain at $134. The income-related Part B premiums, which vary depending on the extent to which an individual beneficiary’s income exceeds $85,000 (or a married couple’s income exceeds $170,000) will also remain the same for 2018. Income Level- File Individual Income Level- File Joint 2018 Part B Premium Below $85,000 Below $170,000 $134.00 Above $85,000 up to $107,000
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Categories: Industry News, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Good News | GTL’s Hospital Indemnity Plan Can Increase Your Sales During AEP

  See How GTL’s Advantage Plus Stands Above The Rest! Are you overlooking potential sales this AEP? GTL’s Advantage Plus Hospital Indemnity Insurance can help fill coverage gaps and minimize your clients’ out-of-pocket costs. Plus, you can easily increase your 2017 production! Need resources to help explain Advantage Plus to your clients? Show them our consumer-facing product video and infographic!   Read Full Good News Article #medicare #advantageplus #goldencareagent
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Categories: GoldenCare News, Guarantee Trust Life, Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Medicare Supp./Adv..

Sentinel Holiday Office Hours

Holiday Office Hours The holidays are nearly upon us, and we are looking forward to delicious food, good fun, and time off with our families! In an effort to serve you best, we would like to announce our upcoming holiday office closures. Thursday, November 23 – Friday, November 24, 2017 – Our offices will be closed all day. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, November 27, 2017. Friday, December 22, 2017 – Our offices will close at Noon (12:00 PM, MST). Monday, December 25, 2017 – Our offices will be closed all day. We will resume normal business
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Sentinel Security Life.

Omaha: Broker Bonus Program Reminder

With the extra business from the Medicare Annual Open enrollment period there is also the opportunity to make even more bucks on your Medicare supplements and SELECT underwritten business. Our Broker Bonus Program which began with apps signed September 25, 2017 works as follows: 1.) You can qualify with a minimum of five issued apps in a month $200 cash per issued policy for Underwritten business (includes internal and affiliate conversions) $50 per issued policy for Open Enrollment business Pays on Plans F, G and N only Certain exclusions apply 2.) Eligible applications must be signed, issued and effective September
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Categories: Industry News, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Quick and Competitive Medicare Supplement

Are you offering GTL’s Medicare Supplement Insurance this AEP? Extremely competitive rates  •  Great household discounts 3-4 day turnaround time  •  Over 40 years in the market Available on our e-App  •  Get paid weekly Available in 20 and more coming soon!   Quick and Competitive Medicare Supplement   #goldencareagent #gtl #medsupp
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Categories: Guarantee Trust Life, Industry News, and Medicare Supp./Adv..