IL Application Checklist Change – Effective 01/01/2018 The 2018 Medicare Supplement Checklist is now available in our Illinois Application Packet. We will accept the 2017 Medicare Supplement Checklist until January 31, 2018. Starting February 1, 2018, the new 2018 Medicare Supplement Checklist will be required or it will be a considered as a missing requirement. Click below to access the Updated Illinois Application Packet. IL Application Packet #goldencareagent #sentinel
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Update Mailing Address As Needed – New Medicare Cards
New Medicare cards are coming Medicare is mailing new Medicare cards between April 2018 and April 2019. The new card will have a new Medicare Number that’s unique to each individual, instead of using their Social Security Number. The new cards will be sent automatically by mail to the address on file with Social Security. If clients have moved recently, advise that they make sure their mailing address is up-to-date. To change or update an address, a person can: Visit their online my Social Security account Call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213. TTY users can call 1-800-325-0778. Contact their local Social
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New Medicare cards coming in 2018
New Medicare cards are coming To help protect the identity of Medicare beneficiaries, we’re mailing new Medicare cards between April 2018 and April 2019. The new card will have a new Medicare Number that’s unique to each individual, instead of using their Social Security Number. Here’s what you need to know about the new Medicare cards: Your clients don’t have to do anything to get the new Medicare card The new card won’t change their Medicare coverage or benefits Medicare won’t call beneficiaries and ask for private information to get the new Medicare Number or card There’s no charge for
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Reminder – Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA): What you need to know
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA): What you need to know The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) is a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulatory law that Aetna selling partners are obligated to comply with, in addition to CMS Medicare Marketing Guidelines. What is TCPA? The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and other laws regulate telemarketing calls to consumers using automated systems. In essence, “telemarketing” refers to all forms of telemarketing subject to state or federal regulation, including but not limited to telemarketing as regulated under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, 43 U.S.C. §227. This includes use of automatic telephone dialing
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Mutual of Omaha: Thank You and Happy Holidays!
It’s that time of year when we consider the relationships that are most important to us. We send holiday cards and celebrate the special moments we’ve shared over the past year. Along with our family and close friends, the business relationship we hold with you is just as important. To that end, we want you to know how much we appreciate our relationship. At its core, this bond is formed by our shared commitment to our clients; but, we also know it is affirmed by trust. This confidence is achieved only by doing the right thing so that we can
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Happy Holidays & Aetna News
Happy Holidays Thank you for your business during 2017, and for your ongoing commitment to serving our Medicare members. We wish you and your families a happy and healthy holiday, and look forward to growing our business together in 2018. Happy holidays from Aetna Medicare! Premium payment options for Medicare members Members have a choice in how they pay their monthly plan premium, and they select their method of payment on the enrollment form. They can choose between an automatic deduction from a bank account (we call this EFT), a coupon book payment (i.e., direct pay), and an SSA deduction.
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Special Election Period Extended to March 31, 2018
UPDATE: Special Election Period Extended to March 31, 2018, for Medicare Beneficiaries Affected by California Wildfires The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has extended the Special Election Period (SEP) for Medicare beneficiaries affected by the California wildfires to March 31, 2018. Who is eligible? Any beneficiary who resides in, or resided in, an area for which the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) declared an emergency or major disaster (see www.fema.gov/disasters or the list below*) is eligible for the SEP, if the beneficiary was unable to enroll in a plan during another qualifying election period. In addition, beneficiaries who do
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Reminder: End-of-Year Pay Schedule
Mutual of Omaha and its affiliates (United of Omaha, Companion Life Insurance Company, and United World) will be closed on the following days: Monday, December 25, 2017 for the Christmas Holiday Monday, January 1, 2018 for the New Year’s Day Holiday The past pay cutoff in 2017 is December 26 for Life and December 22 for Health. This is the last pay cycle to be paid in 2017. Holiday Date Holiday Observed Life Cutoff (New issues & renewals) Check Distribution Date EFT Available Christmas Monday 12/25/2017 Tuesday 12/26/2017 Thursday 12/28/2017 Friday 12/29/2017 New Year’s Day Monday 01/01/2018 Tuesday 01/02/2018 Thursday
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Omaha: Mobile Quotes Updates
In order to provide you with the best quoting experience, we continue to improve and upgrade the features of our Quotes for Sales Professionals mobile quoting app. Unfortunately, if you are running an old version of the mobile app, you may be missing out on some of our great new functionality. In January 2018, the following versions of the mobile app will no longer be supported: 0.0.5 0.0.6 1.0.5 1.23 1.2.25 1.2.39 1.3.40 1.3.58 1.3.70 1.3.97 1.3.107 2.0.11 2.0.24 2.0.35 2.0.48 2.0.53 2.0.57 2.0.66 2.0.76 The mobile app will only be compatible with the following operating systems: iPhone® – 9.0
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Medicare Supplement News – Omaha Family of Companies
2018 Marketing Materials Effective today, the 2018 Medicare supplement and SELECT marketing materials are available to order through your normal channels. Broker Bonus Program – More States We have added five new states to our Broker Bonus Program. Now you can make even more bucks on your Medicare supplements underwritten business in AL, NH, NM, SD and VA. Idaho Med Supp Household Discount Effective December 15, 2017 the seven percent household discount will no longer be available for Mutual of Omaha Medicare supplement new business in Idaho. February/March 2018 Standardized Rate Adjustment Please review the upcoming Standardized Rate Adjustment in
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