Agent Update Memo — April 2024
Agent Update Memo — April 2024
Below you will find new Medicare training and information both from Senior Marketing Specialists and the insurance industry as a whole.
Senior Marketing Specialists Updates
Make sure to utilize PlanEnroll, your personalized URL and free lead source, as a part of Integrity for Agents, previously known as MedicareCenter.
Order some fresh Wi-Fi signs for your office! Several styles to choose from and it’s free for contracted agents!
1 in 3 women and 1 in 2 men will get cancer in their lifetime. Are you protecting your clients from this financial risk? Here are Cancer Resources to get you started.
Let us help you with your marketing dollars! Take advantage of our Cost Sharing Program now!
Webinars:
April 11 @ 2 PM: Why Plan N
April 25 @ 10 AM: Short-Term Care Showdown
Industry Updates
- The CMS Final Rule should come out in April. All updates to compliance will be listed in our Compliance Corner.
Join us at MedicareCon! Use code SMS25 for a discount when you register.
- On March 30th 73 million AT&T accounts were leaked. Remind your clients to stay vigilant on protecting their information:
- It’s SEP Season! Take advantage of some of these SEPs:
- 5-Star Plan SEP – Reach out to us (800-689-2800) to ensure you are licensed with 5-star carriers, such as Essence.
- Postal Worker SEP (April 1- September 30, 2024)
- Understanding Disaster SEPS
Carrier Updates
Expect double digit Medicare Supplement Increases across the board. Make sure you are discussing Plan N with your clients as an alternative.
- Use this customizable Plan N information sheet to help the discussion with your clients.
Devoted
Prepare for AEP by contracting with Devoted now, but certify later.
Devoted Health’s MA plan is coming to even more states in 2025, including: Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Mississippi, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Register to sell Devoted Health plans now! The process is quick. You just need to create an account (it will automatically show under McNerney Management Group) and complete a few steps.
Aetna
Getting questions about Long Term Care? Some agents have been pivoting to the Aetna Recovery Care product as traditional LTC is getting harder and harder to qualify for.
Aetna Supplemental Rate Decrease!
Effective May 1, 2024, we’re decreasing premium rates for the following ancillary plans in Colorado (for new and existing business):
Cancer and Heart Attack or Stroke Plus (17% rate decrease)
Dental, Vision and Hearing (51% rate decrease)
Hospital Indemnity Flex (44% rate decrease)
Mutual of Omaha
Mutual of Omaha provides up to 5,000 mail drop pieces to their contracted agents for FREE every 6 months. Reach out to take advantage of this benefit.
UnitedHealthcare
UHC 2024 Re-Rate information is starting to come out for states! If you haven’t seen your state yet or aren’t sure if it’s out, let us know!
UHC has updated Jarvis: Now, when you log into Jarvis, agents can view electronic copies of your clients’ billing, underwriting*, and enrollment letters for AARP® Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans from UnitedHealthcare®.
UHC’s A20 program updates that allows for agencies to earn rewards based on individual solicitor agent production:
I embarked on a project to convert my individual production to an agency and add a down line agent. The team at SMS was extremely helpful and walked me through the whole process. They also kept track of all the open contracting issues and continued to follow up until everything was finalized. Outstanding customer service.
~Linda D.
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