Have You Registered? We are now less than four months away from the Medicare event of the year: WAPCon2018! Below is an inside look at this action-packed conference. Yes, WAPCon2018 is an efficient way to get all your rollout training completed in one convenient place, but it’s also about so much more than rollouts. At […]
It’s time to refresh your Medicare marketing efforts. As usual, we have a lot of ideas to help you get started. In fact here are six ways to supercharge your Medicare marketing now! 1. Thank You Notes Cost: $1-2. Return: Priceless. Thank you notes are powerful marketing tools. Most agents don’t use them, so they are […]
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Medicaid patients in Arizona have scored a victory against balance billing. The Arizona Court of Appeals has made an import ruling in a case involving the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment system (AHCCCS) and tort liens from Banner Health Network and several other hospitals. Per the ruling, hospitals will not be able to enforce tort […]
Medicare beneficiaries need to be extra alert these days. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) reports that new scams are popping up around the United States. The con artists are taking advantage of confusion caused by the new Medicare cards. Here’s what Medicare recipients need to know to stay safe. New Cards Are Coming The best […]
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The first quarter is almost wrapped up! What have you done to make sure you have a great AEP? Wait, isn’t AEP in October, and we are just now wrapping up Q1, so … why would I worry about AEP now? Good question, but AEP reflects your marketing and sales efforts throughout the year. It […]
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The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, signed into law on February 9, did more than end the brief government shutdown. Included in the bill were several key health provisions. Here’s a look at what these changes mean for Medicare. The Bill You can see the full text of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, or […]
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Every 4 to 5 years, Arizona goes to bid on Medicaid contracts. These are the insurance companies that bid to serve people on the state Medicaid system. Hundreds of thousands of lives are in transition as carriers negotiate contracts to serve these clients. Every 4-5 years, carriers win contracts to manage this population. What This All […]
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Do your clients need a little extra help? Medicare provides low-income subsidies, also called Extra Help, to qualifying individuals. This is important information for insurance agents as well as beneficiaries. Keep your clients satisfied by ensuring that they receive all the help they’re entitled to and tap into the low-income audience if you haven’t already. […]
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Changes could be coming to Medicare. CMS published a proposed rule that would make significant changes to Medicare Advantage. Although the proposed changes are intended to provide more flexibility, some concerns have already been raised. The Proposal The proposed rule, CMS-4182-P, was published in November 2017. A CMS fact sheet provides a summary of the […]
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Do you ever feel like you’re forgetting something? With so many key Medicare dates, it’s easy to miss an important deadline. CMS sends out important notices year-round, and your clients want to know when to expect them. Our new handout makes this easy. The convenient timeline shows you exactly when to watch for various notices […]