Ambetter Health Broker/Agent Compliance
Ambetter Health is issuing a reminder of its no-tolerance policy for agents engaging in prohibited activities. Any prohibited activities discovered by Ambetter Health will result in issuance of a Notice of Action (NOA) letter and will lead to review, which may result in actions up to and including agent termination, and recoupment and cancelation of […]
Capping Part D Costs Could Lead to Reduced Benefits
Discussions continue to ripple through the Medicare insurance community with the recent Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announcement of rules and regulations changes for 2025. Sweeping alterations were released earlier in April that affect everything from agent commissions to Part D drug benefits. At first, the changes to Part D drug benefits were […]
New CMS Rule Limits Selling and Reselling Consumer Data
As part of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released updates, brokers and agents will have to take stronger precautions with customer data, especially when it comes to using that information with marketing companies. According to CMS, some third-party marketing organizations have been selling and reselling personal beneficiary data, subverting rules that […]
New Medicare Advantage Regulations Overhaul Agent Commissions
New rules published April 4 that regulate Medicare Advantage (MA) plans and Medicare Part D plans will have a big impact on the MA world as we move into the 2025 contract year. These rules announced by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will affect agent compensation because commission rates will change and […]
Devoted Continues Medicare Expansion Efforts With Eight More States Planned for 2025
Devoted Health was one of the top three growing plans by overall volume last year, and it continues to grow. Following its expansion to additional counties in 2024, Devoted has announced plans to add eight new states in 2025. While it awaits final approval from CMS, Devoted has unveiled the planned expansion will include the following states: Arkansas Georgia Indiana Kentucky […]
Chasing the Pot of UHC Gold: The St. Patty’s Day Bonus!
Agility is delighted to present another exclusive bonus program for our agents! This program allows you to earn an extra $20 per member for each new member you enroll in a UnitedHealthcare Individual and Family ACA Marketplace Plan. In addition, you will be paid on the April commission run! Here’s How It Works: Minimum Requirement: […]
2024-2025 BlueCross BlueShield of Texas Medicare Supplement Bonus Program
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas is pleased to announce the Medicare Supplement Bonus Program for 2024 – 2025!
Molina’s Medicare Advantage Network Now Includes Cleveland Clinic in Ohio
Molina Healthcare has announced that as of Jan. 1, 2024, Cleveland Clinic has joined its provider network!
BlueCross Blue Shield Corporate Social Responsibility Highlights 2024
Discover BlueCross BlueShield of Texas’ commitment to ethical conduct and environmental stewardship, contributing to healthier communities and a sustainable future.
Medicare Advantage enrollment booms to record in 2023, more growth predicted
Agents, the numbers are in for 2023 and it was another banner year for Medicare Advantage enrollment. Medicare Advantage continues to expand and more growth is forecast for 2024. Are you in position right now to take part in these exciting changes? If you aren’t, we can help. Offering Medicare Advantage plans by partnering with […]
Agility’s Exclusive Valentine’s Day UHC Bonus
We LOVE our agents! Our Valentine’s Day gift to you is another exclusive bonus. Agility is delighted to present another exclusive bonus program for our agents. This program allows you to earn an extra $20 per member for each new member you enroll in a UnitedHealthcare Individual and Family ACA Marketplace Plan! In addition, you will […]
Humana 2024 Individual Dental Bonus Announced!
We’re excited to share that Humana Specialty is launching an Individual Dental bonus opportunity for Partner Field agents with app signature dates from 2/1–4/30! Details below:
Cigna Group Announces Sale of Medicare Business to HCSC
Big news is rippling through the Medicare insurance world as Cigna Group has announced the sale of its Medicare business to Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC). The transaction, pending regulatory approval, includes the Cigna lines of Medicare Advantage, Cigna Supplemental Benefits, Medicare Part D and CareAllies. The reported sale price is $3.7 billion and the parties […]
North Carolina Winter Storm Sparks Opportunity: Special Enrollment Period for Health Insurance!
Health insurance agents with services in North Carolina, the recent winter storm has left many residents facing unexpected challenges, including disruptions to their healthcare access. But there’s good news! A Special Enrollment Period (SEP) is now open, providing a new window for North Carolinians to get the coverage they need. This is your chance to […]
Record-Breaking Interest in ACA: A Golden Opportunity for Brokers
Unprecedented Demand Marks a Prime Time for ACA Brokers to Expand Their Client Base In a remarkable display of the growing demand for health coverage, over 20 million Americans have chosen the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace for their insurance needs, setting a new all-time high. This surge, representing a 25% increase from last year’s […]
Ambetter Announces 2024 Trip Reward to Top Agents!
If you’re an insurance agent looking for another great reason to contract with Ambetter Health, the company has announced a new program that will reward top selling agents across the country in 2024! While specifics and location of the event have not been released, Ambetter Health has announced a 2024 Sales Incentive Trip to qualifying […]
Open Enrollment Period Guidance
OEP Compliance The Medicare Open Enrollment Period (OEP) occurs annually from January 1 – March 31. It provides a great opportunity for agents and brokers to grow their business. But it also carries specific guidelines for how agents must conduct their marketing efforts. Let’s break down the OEP Marketing Compliance Guidelines as dictated by the […]
1.7 million lose Medicaid in Texas, could be eligible for Marketplace
After the end of a pandemic-era policy, 1.7 million Texans have lost access to Medicaid. For health insurance agents and brokers, that could open enormous opportunities to enroll uninsured consumers in the Health Insurance Marketplace. Based on normal qualifying conditions for Medicaid, most of these consumers likely would be eligible for $0 premium plans. According […]
FCC’s new rule likely to cost agencies, brokers
If you purchase leads for your business, things are about to change and get very expensive. A new rule passed by the Federal Communications Commission could result in a significant increase in your expenses next year. The rule, designed to close loopholes that have allowed robocallers and robotexters to “inundate consumers,” would go into effect […]
Proposed Medicare Changes That Could Affect Agents
As an insurance agent, you are the heart of distribution for carriers, providing a gateway of knowledge and understanding to consumers. The value of that service is the reason agents are compensated by carriers. Our role as an FMO is to provide our agent and agency partners with the support they need, including keeping folks […]