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Aetna: Helping Members Access COVID-19-Related Care Through New and Extended Waivers

Through January 31, 2021, we’ll also waive Medicare Advantage member cost-sharing for: Inpatient admissions for treatment of COVID-19 or health complications associated with COVID-19 In-network telemedicine visits for specialist visits, which includes mental and behavioral health providers All in-network primary care visits, whether done in-office and via telehealth, for any reason We’ll also continue to waive... Read more…

Aetna: Update on Distribution of COVID-19 Vaccines

Since CMS is covering the vaccine costs, the COVID-19 vaccination will be covered at no added cost to current Aetna Medicare members. We expect that vaccine distribution will occur in phases, beginning with high-risk health workers, first responders and older adults living in long-term care facilities. It’s expected to take many months to vaccinate the... Read more…

GILICO: Processing Cut-Off Dates

For Distributions: To complete distributions by Dec. 31, 2020, GILICO’s Home Office must receive requests in good order  by Dec. 23, 2020. For incomplete requests (NIGO), or requests received after Dec 23, we will strive to complete by December 31st, but cannot guarantee.   For New Business: GILICO Home Office must receive new business requirements... Read ...
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Aetna: OEP Do’s and Don’ts

During the Medicare Advantage OEP, beneficiaries who are enrolled in an MA/MAPD plan have a one-time opportunity to change plans. This election period is not available to those with Original Medicare or those enrolled in a standalone Prescription Drug Plan. How to assist your clients during OEP.
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Recipes for LTC Sales Success

(Excerpted from Mutual of Omaha) Recipe for: Knowing When to Apply Ingredients: A client who may be wondering if they’ll qualify for coverage. Directions: Get your client to talk about their health status and any chronic conditions they may have. Present the scenarios that may make your client ineligible for coverage or that may simply... Read more »
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Aetna: Become a 2021 Front Runner

2021 Front Runner agents will receive rewards including FREE 2021 Aetna Individual Medicare certification (which includes AHIP), and a credit valued at $500-$2,000 for the Aetna Medicare Marketing Studio. You can qualify for the program by selling a certain number of Aetna MA/MAPD and SilverScript PDP products during AEP. For each product you sell, you’ll... Re...
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LifeSecure: Add These Conversation Starters to Your Toolkit

Whether you’re wrapping up the open enrollment period or looking ahead to 2021, our client assessment worksheets can help you make the most of meetings with your health clients.   These engaging conversation starters are an easy way to help your clients understand how LifeSecure’s ancillary products can provide important financial support, as well as... Read more…

Mutual of Omaha: Holiday Office Closings

Mutual of Omaha and its affiliates (United of Omaha and United World) will be closed on the following days: Friday, December 25th Friday, January 1st From everyone at Mutual of Omaha, we wish you a safe and happy holiday season!
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Mutual of Omaha: Protect Your Clients When They Need It Most

The Critical Advantage Portfolio can help clients paying for plans with high deductibles. Critical Illness Insurance, Cancer Insurance and Heart Attack/Stroke Insurance offer a lump sum cash payment upon diagnosis of a covered condition. Those conditions include, but are not limited to: • Heart Attack • Stroke • Alzheimer’s Disease • Kidney Failure • Blindness... Read more…