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Agent Update Memo — March 2026

Below you will find new Medicare training and information both from Senior Marketing Specialists and the insurance industry as a whole. This information will be updated throughout the month.

Last Edited: 03/30/2026

Senior Marketing Specialists Updates

UPCOMING WEBINARS

Carrier Updates

AFLAC

  • Rate increases in March: AL, AZ, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MD, MO, NC, OK, TX
  • Rate increases in April: IA, LA, MI, NV, OH, OR, SC, SD, TN, VT, WI, WV

CIGNA

  • Cigna Supp is requiring separate contract for individuals under agency.
  • Cigna MA/PDP: Member News – HealthSpring ID cards have been issued to prior members and are now being issued to new ones. 

DEVOTED

  • Devoted Health is officially the 8th largest MA carrier by membership as of February 2026.
  • Devoted has announced new expansion states! Counties and county expansion within existing footprint are both TBD.

HUMANA

  • Effective for applications signed March 26, 2026 and after, Humana will transition from the Enhanced Household Discount (EHHD) to the Household Discount (HHD) in the following states: GA, IL, KY, OK, and PA.
  • As of April 1, 2026, Humana is decommissioning 72 MA/MAPD plans. Reach out to learn more!
  • More non-commissionable plans.
  • Pro-rating New to Medicare business based upon when you enroll them.

MEDICO

  • Starting April 1, Medico will add a pop up for a GI critical illness policy when you underwrite a Med Supp. This will make cross-selling easier than ever before!
  • Medico Med Supp rate changes coming May 1. Will be a 2% reduction!

MUTUAL OF OMAHA

  • The 2027 Sales Trip is to Prague! Click here for details.
  • Mutual of Omaha will be increasing their underwritten bonus to $250 per app in some states! View the flyer here. 
  • HIP will be expanding into more states! Reach out if you need to confirm state footprint.
  • HIP Bonus: $30 per app from March 15 – May 31!

UHC

  • More states have been rolling out for UHC/AARP rate increases. Still haven’t seen Missouri yet! If you haven’t heard about your state either, please reach out to us!

All contracted Agents receive FREE access to SMS-University, the industry’s most trusted, comprehensive online training platform, featuring numerous training modules, white-papers, and clear, concise education tools.

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