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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Disaster Special Election Periods in North Carolina
This is an important announcement for agents with customers in Kentucky, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Texas, and West Virginia and for those with business in these states. The counties below are under a federal or state designated SEP due to an emergency. Please note: A disaster SEP application is only valid while the SEP declaration is […]
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas Announces Network Change
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas Announces Network Change Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas Announces Network Change Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas Announces Network Change Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas Announces Network Change Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas has made the difficult decision to remove Harris Health System from its […]
The IRS has increased the Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution limit for 2025
The IRS has announced the inflation adjustments for 2025 High-Deductible Health Plans (HDHPs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). These adjustments, which include maximum HSA contributions, minimum deductible amounts, and maximum out-of-pocket limits, are not just informative but also require attention. Employers and individuals should ensure strict compliance with these updated regulations for 2025. Contributions […]
Oscar Health’s Enrollment is Soaring!
Oscar Health has announced a milestone achievement, recording its first quarterly profit since its inception in 2012. The health insurance startup reported a substantial $177 million profit for the first quarter, with total revenue soaring to $2.1 billion, marking a 46% increase compared to the previous year. This significant growth is primarily attributed to an […]
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Announces 2024 ACA SEP Broker Bonus Program
Program Term Earn a potential one-time bonus for every new member you enroll for a May 1st–Dec 1st 2024 effective date. Payments will be based on the qualification level. There is no cap for this program. Program Eligibility Per policy maximum of 6 members for both qualification and payment. New dependents of current members are […]
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!
Protecting Personal Data in Healthcare: The Importance of Cybersecurity Measures
As a health insurance agent, you play a critical role in ensuring the protection of the personal data of your clients. Consumers share a vast amount of important information when enrolling for health insurance. This includes social security numbers, citizenship papers, passport info, and banking numbers. However, the ongoing threat of cyber attacks in the […]
Understanding the Biden Administration’s Medicare Advantage Cuts as an Agility Agent
The Biden Administration has proposed reductions in spending for Medicare Advantage plans, intending to redirect funds towards other healthcare initiatives. These cuts could have significant implications for Medicare Advantage customers, the future of Medicare Advantage plans, and the entire Medicare Advantage market. The Administration’s proposal would reduce spending for Medicare Advantage plans by 1.25% in […]
Molina Announces New Logo Requests for Agency Partners
Agency Partners Introducing Molina Marketplace’s Logo Request Process: We are pleased to share our new “Molina Logo Request” Process with you! This new process will make it easy for you and your agents to request the use of our Molina Logo. Submit Your Logo Request: To request the use of Molina’s logo, please follow the […]