Mutual of Omaha Updates
Reminder to recertify for MA and PDP to assure you receive your renewal commissions.
UHC Update – Former AARP Medicare Supplement members
For your immediate attention
In late September, UHC notified of an exclusive offer for select former AARP Medicare Supplement members to return to the plan without being underwritten.
Effective immediately, this offer has been discontinued for any applications received beginning December 5, 2019 for consumers residing in the state of Ohio. Former members can still enroll into an AARP Medicare Supplement Plan to take advantage of beneficial services with At Your Best by UnitedHealthcare™ and receive the improved Enrollment Discount (if eligible); however, they will likely be subject to underwriting, unless they qualify for a Guaranteed Acceptance situation.
Medical Mutual of Ohio December Updates
- MMO’s 2020 Medicare Supplement rates have been approved. Quoting and enrollment are now available. Click here to view the rate sheet. Please note, effective Jan. 1, 2020, members’ rates will be based on age and gender.
- The new 2020 Medicare amounts have been released and MMO has updated their Outline of Coverage. To view update Medicare Supplement documents, follow the steps below:
- Go to MyBrokerLink and log in.
- Click on the Producer’s Guide tab and select Medicare Supplement.
- As a reminder, current members will renew at the new business rates. Members will not receive a renewal notification until their anniversary month. The renewal will include any rate updates in coordination with the member’s gender and age. Effective Jan. 1, 2020, Medicare Supplement plans C, F and High-Deductible F will no longer be available for sale to members newly eligible for Medicare.
- Newly eligible members are defined as individuals who turn 65 years old on or after Jan. 1, 2020, or anyone who first becomes eligible for Medicare benefits due to age, disability, or end-stage renal disease, as defined by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on or after Jan. 1, 2020.
- Applicants eligible for Medicare prior to Jan. 1, 2020, will be allowed to purchase plans C, F, or High-Deductible F.
- Dedicated Senior Medical Centers in Central Ohio has been added to the Medicare Advantage HMO network. These centers are designed specifically for seniors, providing easier access to care.
- Effective Jan. 1, 2020, Licking Memorial Hospital and its physicians are part of Medical Mutual’s Medicare Advantage provider network.
- Effective Jan. 1, 2020, the Physician’s Group of Southeastern Ohio (PGSEO) and Canyon Medical Center physicians will no longer be part of Medical Mutual’s Medicare Advantage provider network.
| Topic: ACA, Medicare Supplement, Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Overview and other Reminders Date & Time: Tuesday, December 10, 10 – 11 a.m. Click Here to Join the Meeting Meeting number (access code): 924 904 056 |
Mutual of Omaha Weekly Update
Broker update for the week of December 3, 2019 includes a feature entitled Understanding Rapid Disenrollment’s and Special Enrollment Periods, the end of the year pay schedule, and more.
AETNA PART D COST SHARE ON Rx FOR DSNP
DSNP – Covered Services and Benefits – Pharmacy Coverage
AETNA – DSNP Member Level Service Instructions by Eligiblity Category
A members Medicaid eligibility level will determine one’s benefits, cost share and overall service experience.
Be an Anthem Medicare Megastar!
Here’s How You Can be a Medicare Megastar and Get Free AHIP Certification!
Sell 20 approved Medicare Advantage policies (including D-SNP plans) with 1/1/20 effective dates during this AEP season
and you can become a Medicare Megastar!
As a Medicare Megastar you’re entitled to SUPERHERO benefits like getting your 2021 AHIP certification at no cost!
Anthem’s Online D-SNP Validation Functionality Update
Anthem released lots of new functionality to the on-line D-SNP validation in mProducer!
- All brokers can use the D-SNP Eligibility Check tile on the main landing page!
- You can now save the customer and the results of the client’s DSNP validation check from this landing page tile.
- The Medicaid ID will now be included in the results of your search.
- You will receive additional Medicare information when you validate if your client is eligible for a DSNP product.
- Part A Effective Date
- Part B Effective Date
- Does the client have LIS (low-income subsidy)?
- LIS Level
- Current Contract Code
- Drug Gap in Months
- You can use dashes (-) and apostrophes (‘) in name fields without impacting your ability to locate a matching contact from Medicare and Medicaid.
If you have any questions, please contact your Cornerstone Senior Marketing representative.
GPM Indiana Rate Adjustments
GPM has released rate adjustments for Indiana Medicare Supplement plans for effective dates of 12/1/2019 and after.
View 2020 Premiums and Copay/Deductibles
UHC Hierarchy Update – What You Need To Know!
Cornerstone Senior Marketing’s agents who have an active appointment with UnitedHealthcare may have received an email communication from UHC regarding a hierarchy level change.
We want to be clear that you will NOT be impacted by this, and can disregard this message. The letter was generated due to an internal hierarchy change with our contracts from Cornerstone Broker Services Insurance Agency to Cornerstone Senior Marketing LLC.
See below for a sample letter of what you will receive:
Contact your Cornerstone Senior Marketing Sales Representative if you have any questions.