Medicare Supplement Future Could Be Now!
With almost 1.7 million Medicare beneficiaries losing their Medicare Advantage or Prescription Drug Plans January 1, 2025, now can be the time for Medicare Supplements for you! These Medicare Beneficiaries will have a Special Election to use for a new health care option during this AEP selling season. The result is you writing them onto […]
What Does 2025 Service Area Reductions in MA and PDP Plans Mean to Me This AEP?
Medicare AEP is here, and you are going a million miles per hour helping people on Medicare find the health coverage they need. Agility wants to remind you not to forget about this group needing help – over 1.1 million people on Medicare Advantage plans and almost 600 thousand people with PDP plans leaving their […]
GA Agents: Certification Deadline For State ACA Exchange October 18
Georgia-based agents, here’s an urgent reminder for you to obtain about the ACA GA State-exchange: For agents who did complete the PY 2024 Georgia Access certification training: Agents who completed the PY 2024 Georgia Access certification training and who want to sell plans on Georgia Access for PY 2025 are required to complete a refresher […]
Why Selling Final Expense Insurance is Smart
For agents looking to expand their offerings or venture into a rewarding niche, Final Expense insurance presents a compelling opportunity. Here’s why selling Final Expense insurance is a wise choice for both agents and clients: 1. Growing Market Demand With the aging population, the need for Final Expense insurance rises each day. The U.S. Census […]
Word on the Street Newsletter #4
Agility’s Word on the Street NewsletterWelcome to another edition of Agility – Word on the Street, our weekly newsletter designed specifically for you, our Key Partners. As we move through the selling season, we’ll continue to share important insights and trends each week. Today we are going to look at 5 OE/AEP things to look […]
Word on the Street Newsletter #3
Agility’s Word on the Street Newsletter Welcome to another edition of Agility – Word on the Street, our weekly newsletter designed specifically for you, our Key Partners. As we progress through the selling season, we’ll continue to share vital insights and trends each week. In this edition, we’re focusing on ACA changes, market trends, quick […]
Word on the Street Newsletter 9/30/24
I’d like to welcome you to Agility’s Word on the Street NewsletterWelcome to another edition of Agility – Word on the Street, our weekly newsletter designed specifically for you, our Key Partners. We’ll share critical weekly insights and trends as we move through the selling season. This time, we’re changing things up a bit! We’ll […]
Word on the Street Newsletter 9/23/24
I’d like to welcome you to Agility’s Word on the Street NewsletterWelcome to another edition of Agility – Word on the Street, our weekly newsletter designed specifically for you, our Key Partners. We’ll share critical weekly insights and trends as we move through the selling season. This time, we’re changing things up a bit! We’ll […]
CMS Upcoming Marketplace System Changes
Good Morning, Everyone! The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is dedicated to safeguarding Marketplace consumers while ensuring program integrity. To enhance this commitment, CMS is taking important steps to prevent coverage disruptions and unauthorized enrollments on the Federal platform. These updates only impact ACA members, NOT Medicare. What’s New? Starting October 2024, CMS […]
Win BIG with our 2024 Life Insurance Application Contest 9/1 through 12/31!
Get Ready to Win Big with Agility’s Life Insurance Application Contest! Attention, Agility Insurance Agents! We’re thrilled to announce an incredible opportunity to boost your sales, showcase your skills, and win some amazing prizes! Introducing the Agility Life Insurance Application Contest, running from September 1 to December 31. This is your chance to shine, compete […]
Are You Recording Your Medicare Advantage Interactions?
We want to remind you of the critical CMS regulations regarding Medicare Advantage (MA) sales and enrollment calls, as outlined in 42 CFR §§ 422.2274 (g)(2)(ii). As of October 2022, CMS mandated that all calls with Medicare beneficiaries be recorded and stored for ten (10) years. This requirement was further revised in September 2023 to […]
Devoted Health Updates on HRA Payments, Star Sellers Program, and AHIP Discounts
In the ever-evolving landscape of insurance, staying informed and agile is key to thriving in the industry. Recently, the US District Court for the Northern District of Texas granted a stay order regarding some of the agent and broker compensation changes outlined in the latest CMS final rule. While the Court deliberates on the full […]
Preparing for the Future of ACA Plans
Preparing for the Future: The Impact of expanded subsidies, the risk of their extinction and the Importance of Cross-Selling Supplemental Plans Stay Ahead of Legislative Changes: Preparing for the Future of ACA Plans As an insurance agent, staying updated on legislative changes affecting your clients and business is crucial. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) introduced […]
FFM Certification is live for new and returning brokers
FFM Registration and Training for the Plan Year 2025 Marketplace Are Now Available As we gear up for Plan Year 2025, Agility wants to ensure returning agents and brokers stay compliant and complete the necessary training to continue assisting consumers in the Health Insurance Marketplace®. Agents must complete the 2025 Marketplace Registration and Training to […]
Agility Insurance Services Marks 15 Years of Empowering Agents
We are proud to celebrate our 15th anniversary this month. Since our founding in July 2009, Agility Insurance Services has been steadfast in the health insurance industry, adapting and thriving through its evolving landscape. Initially established as Association Concepts, LLC, we began by providing product development and gap coverage for trade associations, helping members find […]
Cigna Announces Disaster Special Election Periods for MA in Certain States
We have an important announcement for those of you with customers in Arizona, California, Florida, Iowa, Nevada, New Hampshire, Oregon, Texas, and Utah, or for those conducting business in these states. Several counties in these states are currently under a federal or state designated Special Enrollment Period (SEP) due to recent emergencies. Key Points […]
Important Update: HCSC to Acquire Cigna’s Medicare Businesses in 2025
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Cigna’s Medicare Advantage, Supplemental Benefits, Medicare Part D, and CareAllies businesses. This monumental transaction is set to close in the first quarter of 2025, pending regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. A Bright Future Ahead This acquisition promises to bring tremendous value […]
Important Update: Prepare for CMS MLMS “Go Dark” on July 12th!
Important Update from Agility: Prepare for CMS MLMS “Go Dark” on July 12th! Agility Insurance Services wanted to share a crucial update with our valued insurance agents. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced a significant change: starting July 12, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. ET, the Marketplace Learning Management System (MLMS) will […]
First Half of 2024 Filled with Medicare Advantage Changes
Going into 2024, we knew changes were on the horizon for Medicare Advantage and now we are seeing transformation cascade into the market. With half of the year over, we thought it would be a good time to review what has happened and look at what lies ahead in the ever-changing MA landscape. Medicare Advantage […]
Next Steps for UnitedHealthcare’s Short Term Medical and TriTerm Medical Plans
Agility would like to provide clarity on the upcoming regulatory changes to UnitedHealthcare’s Short-term Medical (STM) and TriTerm Medical (TTM) plans, following the short-term, limited duration Final Rule released this past spring. As September 1, 2024, approaches, it is crucial for clients and brokers to understand the impact on these plans and take necessary actions […]