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Ambetter Value Network in Florida

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Ambetter plans to expand access to their value network in Florida. Starting January 1, 2023, Ambetter Value plan members can access providers in the below list for all medical needs. Cano Health Medical Centers Centrum Medical Center Fox Medical Center IMC Health Medical Centers MedFlorida Medical Center UniVida Medical Center Community Medical Group is currently the main provider for the Ambetter Value Network. Ambetter Value plans are available in: Broward, Clay, Duval, Hillsborough, Lake, Miami-Dade, Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Pasco and Seminole counties. Are you contracted with Ambetter yet?

Humana Medicare Supplement Bonuses

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Humana Medicare now offers unlimited ways to earn bonuses , thanks to their new Supplement Bonus that provides benefits to both you and your consumers.  Check out the terms and conditions below:  Issued cases must be specific to Humana Achieve Medicare Supplement Plans. Application must be approved and policy active for 60 days or date bonus will be paid. Program period runs from 10/1/2022 to 12/31/2022. Qualification is evaluated by calendar month and will be paid according to each individual month.  Integrity Marketing Group (INTEGRITY) has the exclusive right to change the qualifications and/or rules for this program at any time, including cancellation. All decisions by INTEGRITY regarding program and/or its cancellation are final. Humana has no obligation to sponsor or pay any of the costs of the program for any qualifying participant related to this program.  Any payments related to this incentive program will be administered by Integrity Marketing Group. *Excludes Guaranteed Issu

Aetna Ranked for Great Customer Service

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It is not uncommon for companies to receive praise for their customer service, and Aetna is no exception. Aetna is a healthcare company that provides a variety of services, including insurance coverage for medical, dental, and prescription drugs. Many customers have reported positive experiences with Aetna's customer service, praising the company for its helpful and knowledgeable representatives, as well as its convenient and user-friendly website and mobile app. If you are considering getting contracted with Aetna, the stellar praise from customer reviews and ratings should give you an idea of how easy Aetna is to work with. Are you contracted with Aetna yet?

Increase Your Focus and Productivity

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There are several ways to increase your focus and productivity. Here are a few suggestions to launch your next work session. Following these steps will ensure that you are maximizing your time and energy to get the best result possible as an employee or as a small business owner: Set clear goals and priorities for your tasks and activities. This will help you stay focused and avoid distractions. Create a conducive work environment. Find a quiet and comfortable place to work, and minimize distractions such as noise and interruptions. Take regular breaks. Working for long periods of time without a break can lead to burnout and decreased productivity. Take a few minutes to stretch, grab a snack, or take a walk to refresh your mind and body. Avoid multitasking. Research has shown that multitasking can actually decrease productivity and impair cognitive function. Instead, focus on completing one task at a time. Stay organized. Use a planner or to-do list to manage your tasks and deadlines.

How to Increase Your Medicare Sales

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As an insurance agent, you may have a certain goal to reach, and you wonder how you can come close to meeting that goal. There are some tried-and-true ways to step up your marketing game. Start learning now so when open enrollment rolls around next year, you will be ready. Stay up-to-date One way to increase your Medicare sales is to stay up-to-date on the latest Medicare regulations and policies. This will not only help you provide accurate information to potential clients, but also make it easier to identify potential sales opportunities. Build relationships with your clients Another way to increase your Medicare sales is to build relationships with your clients. This can be done by providing personalized service and being a reliable source of information for your clients. By building trust with your clients, you will be more likely to retain their business and potentially generate referrals. Educate your clients on the options available to them In addition to building relationships,

Molina Healthcare 2023 ACA Broker Bonus Program

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 Molina Marketplace is excited to announce their 2023 bonus program!  Earn up to an extra $50 per newly enrolled member for 2023 Molina Marketplace plans or for your renewing 2022 members. This is a one time payment that applies to both open enrollment and special enrollment sales.  Read the full details here . Add you Molina Marketplace contracting today!

How do Agents Verify Income and Immigration Status of their clients?

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As an agent, you’ll run into situations where you may need to verify the income and immigration status of your clients. You will need to do so in order to properly enroll these individuals or families in ACA health insurance coverage. Consider this a checklist to go through when starting the enrollment process with new clients to verify they have the correct identification and documentation. What documents can be used to verify immigration status? Clients need to have at least one of the following types of documentation to verify their immigration status. In best-case scenarios, these clients will have an alien number as well: Permanent Resident Card, “Green Card” (I-551) Reentry Permit (I-327) Refugee Travel Document (I-571) Employment Authorization Document (I-766) Machine Readable Immigrant Visa (with temporary I-551 language) Temporary I-551 Stamp (on passport or I-94/I-94A) Arrival/Departure Record (I-94/I-94A) Arrival/Departure Record in foreign passport (I-94) Foreign Passport

How can agents assist consumers in underserved communities?

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As a health insurance agent, you are in the unique position of being able to make a difference in the lives of the underserved. There is no shortage of these communities around the globe. But many of these communities in need of service are right here in your backyard .  Who are the underserved communities that need your help? The African American community is a great example of an underserved community in need of aid from healthcare agents. Healthcare literacy is significantly lower in African American communities.  Hispanic populations also need more attention and healthcare access.  Indigenous groups such as Alaskan natives, and other Native American groups, deserve more outreach and aid in this post-pandemic world.  Another minority in need? Asian and Pacific Islander populations need further assistance from agents such as yourself.  Rural and LGBTQ+ communities also tend to suffer, left out in the cold by many healthcare services and other government aid programs.  Outreach and E

5 Social Media Content Ideas for December

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  By: Michelle M. Saavedra The most wonderful time of the year is here! We can expect to see Christmas decorations just about everywhere. And don’t get me started on the unofficial holiday song that was released back in 1994 (yes, we are talking about Mariah Carey’s single: “All I want for Christmas is you”). Overall, the holiday season seems to bring joy and family unity around the world. But how is this fact going to help you sell more health insurance? Agility Agents have learned from us that incorporating trending themes into their online content strategy plan will help them achieve their marketing goals. But before creating any type of content, insurance agents must be able to identify the key traits that characterize their ideal audience. Let’s say that your ideal client likes to listen to carol singers during the holidays, as a content creator, you could potentially create your very own festive song that describes your business and all the services you provide (health insuranc

ACA Privacy and Security Requirements for Agents

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Agility Agents, now you can find a comprehensive Q&A for all your questions regarding ACA Privacy and Security Requirements! This Q&A answers everything you need to know as an agent with questions regarding ACA, and all the ACA requirements for agents such as yourself. This Q&A includes information on consumer applications, national producer numbers, requirements for enrolling clients in marketplace coverage, security and compliance, and so much more! So be sure to read through for everything you need to know as an agent about ACA security requirements! Check out the Q&A list here… If you have any further questions or topics you want to explore as an Agility Agent, start exploring Enroll Insurance to learn more!

How can Agents confirm they have completed Marketplace registration and training?

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Here are a few solutions to some frequently asked questions by healthcare insurance agents like yourself.  Can I confirm that I've completed the training ? Yes, you can confirm your completion of the training by checking to see your NPN (National Producer Number). What is my FFM ID and what do I do if I've forgotten it? Your FFM ID is your Federally Facillitated Marketplace ID you acquire when you first register an account on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Enterprise Portal. If you forgot this ID, you can visit the CMS Enterprise Portal , and proceed to enter your information on the Forgot User ID page. Once you’ve received notice that your information has been properly verified, you can proceed forward with recovery of your user ID.  How do I access the Marketplace Learning Management System ? To access the Marketplace Learning Management System (MLMS), you first need to visit the CMS Visitor Portal, using your FFM ID and password. If you haven’t already, you

Have you registered for UnitedHealthcare's Pack the Points bonus?

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UnitedHealthcare just made it possible for you to “Pack the Points” and become a qualifier when you earn a certain number of points between August 1, 2022 and January 30, 2023.  You could qualify for a trip for TWO if you earn points for select products that total at least 500 points. You also need to be a top qualifier in your qualifying group. Check out the program rules below for more details to get started! Also, be sure to download the PDF about this incentive here!  Submit eligible applications between August 1, 2022 and January 30, 2023, and earn assigned points when products are issued by February 10, 2023, and meet placed requirements (see program rules below for details). Pack the Points When you Bundle!  Check out these example bundles that may be ideal to meet your client’s needs: Product availability and designs vary by state. Note, some states limit the sale of non-ACA plans (including ancillary) during Open Enrollment. Check E-Store for product availability by state. PR

Friday Health Plans Announces their 2023 ACA Bonus

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 2023 Bonus Schedule! Earn up to an extra $40 per new enrolled member and up to an extra $15 for members that you keep on a Friday Health Plan in 2023.  The Friday Health Plan Bonus applies to all to on and off exchange ACA sales in the states of Colorado, Georgia, Nevada, North Carolina, and Oklahoma that are or were enrolled within the specified timeframes. See the full details of the bonus and take a look at a quick snapshot. Add your Friday Health Plans contracting if you don't have it already!

Agility offers compliant call recording for Medicare Sales with ConnectureDRX

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Agility now offers compliant call recording for Medicare sales using Connecture DRX! Now, you will be able to use agent call recording to improve your clients’ shopping experience and record plan comparisons, and record over-the-phone enrollment. As an agent, you have a couple of options available to choose from, thanks to ConnectureDRX. First, there’s Agent Call Recording for SHOPPING. This includes shopping recordings, as well as SOA, and recording for enrollment info for your clients. However, this option is limited to outbound calling.  Next, you could choose call recording for ENROLLMENT ONLY . With this option, you can choose between outbound and inbound calls. Or, you could choose both.  Once you choose one of these options and make a call with a customer, and after the call is finished, the recording of this call can be found in the member profile for ADMIN users to access or review freely.  The process for recording calls is pretty seamless. Check it out below. Stay compliant

Life Insurance 101

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With the Open Enrollment Period here already, it is crucial to educate your customers on the types of insurance out there on the market. Specifically, life insurance. For many consumers, life insurance can be a mysterious concept. But if you present a clear-cut idea of what life insurance is, then it becomes much more accessible. So, without further ado, read on to learn what questions folks are asking about life insurance, so you know what questions to address when selling policies. What is life insurance? Your client may be unsure of what life insurance is exactly. Here’s a quick way to summarize life insurance for your next phone call with a client: Life insurance is an insurance policy that pays out a set sum of money either immediately after a person dies or a short period after that person’s death. This money usually goes to the spouse and/or children of the deceased individual. So, life insurance is essentially coverage for those left behind following the death of the policyhold

Earn a Trip for Your UnitedHealthcare ACA Sales!

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On top of the  original UnitedHealthcare new member and retention bonus , now you can earn a trip to Mexico! Enroll a minimum of 100 commission-eligible accepted and effectuated enrollments in UnitedHealthcare individual and family plans and you'll be on your way to earning a trip to Mexico.  You must also retain 65% of any existing UnitedHealthcare business that you may have on the books. This trip will be awarded to the top 30 qualifies nationally that achieve the most qualifying enrollments.  See the full details and good luck! Add your agent contracting for UnitedHealthcare ACA plans today if you haven't already.