Look for a 2014 OEP SPECIAL EDITION of Focus News next week
Be sure to check your email next week for a 2014 OEP EDITION of
Focus News. It’s certain to be packed with information that you
will need to know for the upcoming selling season, beginning on
October 15.
This just in – Medicare Made Clear has NEW information for the
2014 season
Check out this great educational resource and share it with
consumers, caregivers, or anyone who wants to learn more about
Medicare.
Now offering lifetime renewals for MA and PDP sales
Beginning for January 1, 2014 effectives, UnitedHealthcare will now offer Lifetime Renewals for Medicare Advantage (MA) and Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) sales, as long as the member remains in the plan.
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What are Star Ratings all about? Learn more by attending a Star
Ratings Webex training
Become an expert on Star Ratings by attending a WebEx Training. With the release of the 2014 Star Ratings in October and the upcoming selling season, you’ll want to ensure you’re prepared to discuss Star Ratings with consumers.
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Go Green this year with electronic 2014 Provider Directories
Make sure you have access to the most up-to-date UnitedHealthcare provider network listing this Open Enrollment Period by downloading the electronic version of the Provider Directory on the UnitedHealthcare Distribution Portal.
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Avoid unqualified sales by completing your 2014 certification
today!
Avoiding unqualified sales is a key to selling compliantly. Make sure all of your credentials are in order so you are ready for the Open Enrollment Period when it begins on October 15.
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New bConnected release on September 24
Connected will be updated with system improvements overnight starting on September 23. These enhancements will include changes to the Community Meeting Tool and the List Builder.
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Sales News
Agent Toolkit NOW offers new marketing materials and enhancements
Marketing materials have been updated for the 2014 selling season and are now available on the Agent Toolkit. The Agent Toolkit has also undergone some updates that may save you time and improve the Agent Toolkit experience.
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Reconnect with your Part D members about MA plans with
prescription drug coverage
Reconnect with your current Medicare Part D members using the new “Part D Member Kit” bundle or Part D Relationship letter, both of which are now available on the Agent Toolkit. These letters are designed to generate interest in a Medicare Advantage plan and to encourage existing Prescription Drug Plan members to reach out to their agent for additional information.
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Learn how to find Star Ratings on the CMS website
Consumers are taking Star Ratings into consideration more often when deciding what plan best fits their needs. Find out the Star Ratings for the plans you offer by using the Medicare Plan Finder tool.
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Product News
2014 Part D Plan offerings from UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare is the nation’s largest provider of Medicare
prescription drug benefits on a stand-alone basis. To maintain our status as the industry leader, we have made some exciting new additions to our three AARP® MedicareRx plan offerings for 2014.
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Coming Soon: 2014 Rate Information for AARP Medicare Supplement
Insurance Plans
The new rate information for 2014 will be announced bi-weekly in Focus News as well as posted weekly on the Distribution Portal on a state-by-state basis as the information becomes finalized.
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State-specific News
It’s Here: Online Enrollment for AARP Medicare Supplement
Plans
With the new Online Enrollment tool, agents who are Authorized to Offer (A2O) AARP Medicare Supplement Plans can now submit enrollment applications electronically.
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