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Monthly Archives:: January 2021

Sentinel: Clarification on New Suitability Form and Agent Disclosure Requirements

We previously announced our new Suitability Form and new requirements for Agent Disclosure. We’ve received feedback that the requirements are unclear, so we’d like to clarify the requirements here.   New Suitability Questionnaire: Required in All States except Florida In conjunction with the new, revised NAIC Model Regulation on Annuity Suitability and Agent Disclosure (see below),... Read more…

OneAmerica: Care Solutions Sales Desk Reduced Hours for Annual Training

To accommodate annual training, the OneAmerica® Care Solutions Sales Desk will operate at reduced hours this week as follows: Care Solutions Sales Desk Hours Wed., Jan. 27: Closed 11 a.m.–2 p.m. ET Fri., Jan. 29: Closed 1–3 p.m. ET The sales team will maintain normal hours where not noted above. You may experience longer than... Read more…

Lincoln: February Lincoln ONEmeeting

    Up next on the February episode of the Lincoln ONEmeeting: Lincoln has been a market-leader in lifetime guaranteed protection products for years. And “protection” has been on the top of your customers’ minds due to the ongoing pandemic and an expectation of future tax law changes. That’s why Lincoln is including three bold... Read more &ra...
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Humana: Member Care Assessment Survey Administrative Payment Information

Agents, Thank you for your putting Human Care first and helping us understand our unique member needs! We’re excited to share that the administrative payments for agents who met all contractual requirements to receive this payment. For completed Member Care Assessment Surveys for members who were validated and approved by CMS with 9/1/2020 – 12/1/2020 effective policies... Read more…

AIG: Rate Increase on Guaranteed Issue Whole Life

Effective February 5th, 2021, premiums on the Guaranteed Issue Whole Life (GIWL)1 product will see a small increase as the result of recent required changes needed to align pricing assumptions with market conditions. At AIG we are committed to providing competitive, attractive guaranteed life insurance products to your clients. Premium Rates Premium Rates per $10002 will be... Read more…

Aetna: New Dental, Vision and Hearing Sales on Hold in Montana

We are in the process of updating our new Dental, Vision and Hearing* product in Montana. As we pursue review and approval of the new product, we have decided to stop marketing the product. (Note: This does not impact any other product offering in Montana.) Effective immediately and until further notice, we will not accept any new Dental,... Read more…

SureBridge: UHC Plans Back in SureBridge Point of Sale Tool for Utah

  Effective January 22, 2021, the following UnitedHealthcare plans underwritten by Golden Rule Insurance Company will be back in your SureBridge Point of Sale Tool for Utah. Short Term Medical – Plus Elite, Copay, Plus, Value TriTerm Medical – Copay Select Max, Plan 80 Max, Plan 100 Max New TriTerm Medical – Value Please Note:... Read more…

Sentinel: New Suitability Form and Agent Disclosure Requirements

We previously announced our new Suitability Form and new requirements for Agent Disclosure. We’ve received feedback that the requirements are unclear, so we’d like to clarify the requirements here.   New Suitability Questionnaire: Required in All States except Florida In conjunction with the new, revised NAIC Model Regulation on Annuity Suitability and Agent Disclosure (see below),... Read more…

Humana: Dental and Vision Rate Changes

Enrollment Hub and MAPA have implemented rate changes for the below mentioned products and states for a requested effective date of 1/21/2021 or later. The updated 2021 rate sheets are available within the MRC. Loyalty Dental: Impacted states: AR, AZ, DC, DE, IA, ID, KY, NC, ND, NJ, SC, TX, UT, VA, WI and WY No... Read more »
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Humana: Initial Election and SEP Quick-Reference Guide

The Initial Election and Special Enrollment Period (SEP) Quick-Reference Guide has been updated for 2021 and is now available on the Ignite site. It’s a valuable asset for building your book post-AEP and helping members get the right kind of coverage. You’ll also be able to access all the information you’ll need to stay current... Read more…