Allwell’s New Medicare Blue Button Technology is Here!

One small button. One big benefit.

Integrate your clients provider, pharmacy and prescription data into the Ascend online enrollment platform with the click of a button.

It’s quick. It’s easy. It’s accurate.
As you enroll your clients using Asend this AEP, you will have access to the Medicare Blue Button technology. This technology reduces enrollment time and increases the accuracy of your clients enrollment information. Your clients can import the following personal information directly from CMS:

• Provider Information
• Prescriptions and Dosages
• Pharmacy Information

During the enrollment process you will have the ability to have your client access their data by using their mymedicare.gov username and password. If they don’t have their username and password with them simply have your clients retrieve their information by logging on to MyMedicare.Gov or, if they don’t have an account you can help them create an account, which is quick and easy to do.

Keep a Look Out – More Information on Administrative Payment and Training to Come

Blue Button data integration is an option for your client, it is not a requirement to enroll.

Sales agents will receive a $30 administration fee paid to the broker that is distinctly separate from the sales commission and associated CMS commission guidelines. Agents will recieve the $30 if they are able to click the button in Ascend AND the member has an account set up  on Medicare.gov. This administration fee is in compliance with CMS requirements and is intended to encourage sales agents to facilitate the smooth transition of new enrollees.

 

If you have any questions, please contact your Cornerstone Senior Marketing representative 

Centene/Allwell & Wellcare Agreement Update

Centene is pleased to announce that they have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire WellCare. The combination of these businesses will create a premier healthcare enterprise focused on government-sponsored healthcare programs and a leader in Medicaid, Medicare and the Health Insurance Marketplace.

Like Centene, WellCare believes that affordable and quality healthcare is best delivered locally. WellCare brings to Centene a high-quality Medicare platform, increases their exposure to government-sponsored healthcare solutions through its Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans, and further extends their robust Medicaid offerings. Headquartered in Tampa, Fla., WellCare serves more than 5.5 million members nationwide.

Centene takes the lead to build on their competitive strengths and serve the government partners, providers and members.

Some highlights about the combined company:

  • Centene would serve approximately 22 million members across all 50 states, making them the leader in government-sponsored healthcare.
  • Centene will be better positioned to serve members with increased scale and more comprehensive and differentiated solutions to meet their needs.
  • Centene will benefit from leveraging their growing position in the Health Insurance Marketplace to new markets.
  • They will continue investing in technology and programs for the benefit of all stakeholders.
  • Centene will continue to focus on leading the market with affordable, high-quality, culturally-sensitive healthcare services and enhancing robust efforts to address the social determinants of health.

Planning for Integration

Centene expects to complete this transaction in the first half of 2020, subject to various closing conditions, including regulatory and shareholder approvals.

Both Centene and WellCare have proven track records in executing these kinds of strategic transactions. While this acquisition is in large part about growth and realizing the benefits of our enhanced scale, it will also be about using their combined strengths, especially in markets where both operate.

Next Steps: Business as Usual

Importantly, until the closing of this transaction, Centene and WellCare will continue to operate as independent companies.

 

If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to your Cornerstone Senior Marketing representative.

Wellcare Health Plans Inc Agreed To Combine with Centene

Wellcare Update: Wellcare Health Plans, Inc. has agreed to combine with Centene. While the transaction is not expected to close until the first half of 2020, you may have questions about what this means for you. At this time there are still many questions that Wellcare will not be in a position to answer, but it is important for you to know that nothing will change for now and Wellcare is confident the combination will benefit everyone over the long-term.

For further questions, please download the FAQ.

If you have any questions please reach out to your Cornerstone Senior Marketing representative.

Allwell Training Available in Cleveland

Join CSM and Allwell for an interactive training session in our Cleveland office to learn more about what you can offer your clients with Allwell’s products.

Please only RSVP to one date and location. Training is the same content on both days. 

Wednesday, February 13th

TIME: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

LOCATION: Allwell’s Akron Office

3700 Embassy Parkway

Akron, OH 44333

Wednesday, February 20th 

TIME: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

LOCATION: CSM Cleveland Office

4500 Rockside Rd., Suite 330

Independence, OH 44131

RSVP to Danielle Flesch @ Danielle.Flesch@cornerstoneseniormarketing.com

Topics to be discussed during training include:

  • How to market Allwell’s DSNP product
  • Allwell’s Online Enrollment – Value Based Enrollment information
  • Marketing tools

Not appointed with Allwell? Contact your Cornerstone Senior Marketing Sales representative for more information! 

Allwell’s 2019 D-SNP Has Expanded Into 68 Counties In Ohio

ATTENTION NORTHWEST OHIO AGENTS

See new counties now available in your area!

Allwell’s 2019 D-SNP has expanded into 68 counties in Ohio!

Check out the D-SNP network below:

  • Promedica- Fostoria Community Hospital, Flower Hospital, Memorial Hospital, Toledo Hospital, Bay Park Community Hospital, Defiance Regional Medical Center, Arrowhead Behavioral Hospital
  • Mercy- St. Anne Hospital, St. Charles Hospital, St. Rita’s Medical Center, St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Defiance Regional Medical Center
  • And more- Cleveland Clinic, University Hospital, University of Toledo Medical Center, St. Luke’s Hospital, Bellevue Hospital, H.B. MaGruder Hospital, Regency Hospital of Toledo, Lima Memorial, Firelands Regional, Wood County Hospital, and Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers.

Competitive benefits to go with a strong network!

  • $1,000 allowance for comprehensive dental, including DENTURES
  • Member pays $0 copay for two hearing aids each year
  • Vision allowance for contacts and eyeglasses
  • $80 monthly allowance for over-the-counter items
  • Transportation included—48 one-way trips
  • Fitness membership

ALSO… take advantage of Allwell’s FULL REIMBURSEMENT of your AHIP fees!

  • It does NOT matter where you took the AHIP test. You do not have to take it through Allwell to receive full reimbursement!
  • Must be certified and contracted to sell 2019 Allwell/Health Net MA plans
  • Must have a minimum of 5 new sales with a January 1, 2019 effective date

Qualifying sales must remain active with the plan through March 31, 2019.


Not contracted with Allwell? Contact your Cornerstone Senior Marketing sales representative for more information.

Join Cornerstone Senior Marketing and Allwell for Their 2019 Product Training Roll Out

Allwell will showcase 2019 products including Medicare Advantage and D-SNP plans. In addition, Allwell will cover marketing tools, discuss information on the Value Based Enrollment (VBE), and provide details on online enrollment and new application tools.

Allwell will be giving away 1,000-piece mailers to agents who attend this meeting and become certified with Allwell!

Date: Tuesday, September 11

Time: 10:00 am–11:30 am

*Lunch will be served afterward

Location: 5555 Airport Highway Suite 100

Toledo, Ohio 43615

Not contracted with Allwell? Contact your Cornerstone Senior Marketing sales representative today!

Learn More About Allwell’s 2019 Products in Cleveland!

Allwell will showcase 2019 products including Medicare Advantage and DSNP plans. In addition, Allwell will cover marketing tools, discuss information on the Value Based Enrollment (VBE), and provide details on online enrollment and new application tools.

*Receive 1 free CE voucher for attending the session

DATE: Wednesday, September 12th

TIME: 10:00 am–12:00 pm

LOCATION: Cornerstone Cleveland Office

4500 Rockside Rd., Suite 330

Independence, OH 44131


Not contracted with Allwell? Contact your Cornerstone Senior Marketing sales representative today to get started!

Allwell Medicare Advantage is Expanding!

2019 Allwell Medicare Advantage First Looks are coming soon. Until then, here is something to think about:

 

Check Out Allwell’s Current 2018 D-SNP Network

Attention: NW Ohio Agents!

While Allwell waits for 2019 First Looks to rollout, check out their current 2018 D-SNP Network!

  • Promedica — Fostoria Community Hospital, Flower Hospital, Memorial Hospital, Toledo Hospital, Bay Park Community Hospital, Defiance Regional Medical Center, Arrowhead Behavioral Hospital
  • Mercy — Anne Hospital, St. Charles Hospital, St. Rita’s Medical Center, St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Defiance Regional Medical Center
  • And More — University of Toledo Medical Center, St. Luke’s Hospital, Bellevue Hospital, H.B. MaGruder Hospital, Regency Hospital of Toledo Lima Memorial, Firelands Regional, Wood County Hospital, and Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers.

Get ahead of the game with Allwell’s Innovative Enrollment Capabilities

  • Eligibility lookups
  • Value-Based Enrollments (HRA)
    • Sales agents will receive a $50 administration fee that is distinctly separate from the sales commission and associated CMS commission guidelines when they perform a Value-Based Enrollment using the Ascend Enrollment technology.

Contact your Cornerstone Senior Marketing representative for more information

AHIP 2019 & Allwell Certification Update: 2019 AHIP Certification Training is Available as of, June 18, 2018

Completing your 2019 AHIP training through Allwell’s Training Site will provide you with a couple of unique opportunities:

RECEIVE AN IMMEDIATE DISCOUNT OF $50 ON YOUR 2019 AHIP FEES

QUALIFY FOR A FULL REIMBURSEMENT OF YOUR 2019 AHIP FEES after meeting a few key requirements*…

  • Must complete 2019 AHIP training through our Training Site (site link below)
  • Must be certified and contracted to sell 2019 Allwell/Health Net MA plans
  • Must have a minimum of 5 new sales with a 1/1/2019 effective date
  • Qualifying sales must remain active with the plan through 3/31/2019

This is the first step in completing your 2019 Medicare Training & Certification.

Follow the Simple Process Below:

STEP 1: Take your 2019 AHIP Certification Training

  • If you have already completed 2019 AHIP Certification training elsewhere, you can skip Step 1. Otherwise…
  • Go to our Training Site on or after June 18, 2018, at https://allwell.cmpsystem.com to access the 2019 AHIP training.
  • New User: Navigate to the “Create a New Account” link under the “First Time Visitor?” section
  • Returning User: Log in with the credentials you’ve used in prior years. Your username should be your NPN and the password you created previously.
  • Complete the 2019 AHIP, Fraud Waste & Abuse and Compliance Exam. Producers must receive a passing score of 90% or better on the test.

Once you complete and pass the 2019 AHIP Exam, print the PDF of your AHIP Certificate of Completion and retain for your records.

AHIP’s Medicare training also includes the CMS Fraud, Waste & Abuse and CMS   General Compliance training.  Successful completion of these courses will meet Centene’s CMS Fraud Waste & Abuse and CMS General Compliance training requirements. 

Please Note: Health Net will only accept AHIP training for certification.

STEP 2: Complete 2019 Allwell/Health Net Medicare Product Training

The launch date for this training will be provided at a later date.

Additional instructions for completing this training will be provided once the 2019 Medicare Product Training is launched.

 

Important Reminders:

Producers are encouraged to certify by 10/1/18 so they are able to discuss 2019 benefits the first day of marketing and be ready to sell when 2019 AEP (Annual Election Period) begins!

Producers are required to certify/recertify annually to sell 2019 MA-MAPD plans, and be eligible to receive commissions. Annual certification requirements must be met prior to marketing and/or selling Allwell/Health Net MA-MAPD plans for a 2019 effective date.\

  • Producers who do not intend to sell Allwell/Health Net MA-MAPD plans for 2019 must still meet the certification requirements listed below prior to 12/31/2018 in order to be eligible to receive renewal commissions.
  • Centene will accept your certification if you have taken the AHIP certification course through another plan sponsor.

Please reach out to your Cornerstone Senior Marketing representative with any questions.