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AEP is Coming Quickly! AHIP is OPEN! Most recertifications are ready to go. If you have any question contact Alison at alison@tomtaylorinsurancegroup.com or the carrier tech support if it is sign in problems.
Remember that some carrier sites are still not Chrome or Foxfire friendly and you may have to use another browser such as Internet Explorer to do the recertifications. If you are using Microsoft Edge, you should revert it to IE to do your certifications so that you do not get to the testing and not be able to complete it,
Here is this week news from Tom.
If you have questions, please send that question to the appropriate person, Contact information is listed below.
DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL.
I have had many, many people reply and this just delays your answer as this email only get checked once a week for messages from Tom and then it has to be forwarded to the right person. I know this is a very time sensitive period in our business and I want you to get the answers you need.
It has been 6 month since the last AEP and if you have not changed over your Aetna to Premier and it has been 6 months since you wrote a policy with them, now is the time to change over. This is done through surancebay's premier site. https://surelc.surancebay.com/sbweb/login.jsp?branch=Thomas%20Taylor&branchVisible=on&dba=P&gaId=238&gaName=Premier%20Companies#
It is quick and painless and very easy.
Here is the link to the new TIG Calendar Alison is working hard to keep this very up to date so that you can see what is going on at anytime.
UPDATE:
We are working on a new website that will be so much easier to navigate. This new user friendly website is up and running.
https://taylorinsurancegroupsouth.com/
If you go to the old website it will redirect you to the new website and you can log-in to the agent portal from there.
Please let me know if you are having any problems with any links.
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On June 16, 2017, Cigna-HealthSpring resumed marketing and active enrollment of new customers in its Medicare Advantage (MA)and Part D prescription drug plans (PDP) for health care coverage beginning July 1, 2017 or after.
Cigna-HealthSpring requires all agents to complete a 30-45 minute refresher training course to ensure readiness and compliance. This web-based refresher training is required before agents can order 2017 enrollment kits and resume selling Cigna-HealthSpring Medicare Advantage products.
All agents must complete required 2017 Certification Refresher Training.
Upon completion of your refresher training, you may resume selling immediately.
Please click here to complete your required 2017 Certification Refresher Training.
In case you missed it, Shawn Morris, Interim President of Cigna-HealthSpring, shared a video message with our key strategic distribution partners on June 16th, following our announced return to marketing and enrollment. Please click here to watch. If you're unable to watch the video, please click here to read the transcript.
(Note: This video is hosted on the Cigna-HealthSpring Producers' University website. You must log in to view the video message. If your web browser has pop-up blocking enabled, the links may not automatically redirect to the video/transcript after logging in. If you experience this issue, please click on 'Agent Communications' from the 'Agent Resources' page to view.)
If you have questions regarding information, please contact your local Cigna-HealthSpring representative or contact the Cigna-HealthSpring Agent Assistance Line by calling 1-866-442-7516 or emailing HAAL@HealthSpring.com.
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Are You Rocking Your Dental Sales?
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This is the one individual dental insurance plan every agent should have in their portfolio - we dare you to compare our $5,000 Annual Max & no waiting periods dental plan!
Don't miss out on this opportunity to sell the hottest dental plan on the market and join the over 10,000 agents who insure over 100,000 Americans:
- $5,000 max for individuals and groups 2+
- No waiting periods for all services
- Child Orthodontia Included
- Every day effective dates
- Implants Covered
- Fillings covered as Basic Service
- No association, billing or application fees
...and much more! (Ask us how to waive the $25 app fee!)
Actually, no you don’t need a separate contract. Your dedicated links are updated with the most current plan designs. I have attached the updated brochure with the new plan designs. I also wanted to let you know of a great promo that we are running for the rest of this year.
For Spirit Dental and Direct Vision, we ran a March Madness promotion where we allowed agents to waive the $25 application fee. Well, that was so successful that we extended that through the entire year!
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Simply use “Mad17” as the promo code in the "internal use only" field during Step 4 of the enrollment process to waive the $25 one-time enrollment fee for both Spirit Dental and Direct Vision. The Internal Use Only box will populate after you select a payment type!
The promo code needs to be entered at time of enrollment. We are unable to refund after enrollment is submitted!
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INDIVIDUAL MEDICARE NEWS (MA/MAPD, PDP): June 30, 2017
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- 2018 certification starts July 11
- Overview of 2018 ready-to-sell requirements
- Modified business hours for Broker Services Department
- How you can help with Star Ratings
- Certification site unavailable July 7-10
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2018 Certification kicks off July 11
Starting July 11, you can complete the 2018 annual certification process for Aetna and Coventry Individual Medicare products (MA/MAPD, PDP). It’s one of the requirements you’ll need to complete to sell our 2018 products.
Why certify with us? You can save money. Our 2018 certification process includes AHIP and costs $125 – a savings of $50 off the retail price! Click here to learn more.
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Modified business hours for Medicare Broker Services
Have a question? Just contact the Aetna Medicare Broker Services Department at 866-714-9301 or brokersupport@aetna.com.
Please note that our offices will be open on Monday, July 3 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET, but closed on July 4 in observance of Independence Day.
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Higher Star Ratings can mean better benefits
Did you know CMS awards funding to health plans that achieve high quality Star Ratings? The health plans, in turn, can use the funding to continue improving on services and quality of care provided to members.
Help Aetna get higher Star Ratings by encouraging your clients to achieve their best health. Encourage them to:
- Talk with their doctors about their physical and mental health
- Get a flu shot and use their no-cost gym membership benefit
- Stay current with preventative screenings, tests and treatment
- Ask for help when they have questions about their benefits
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Certification site will be temporarily unavailable July 7-10
Please note that our certification site will be unavailable from
July 7-10 while we make final updates to launch the 2018 certification process. |
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Quick links to key resources
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Legal Statement | Privacy Information |Contact Us |Unsubscribe
Producers must be ready to sell—which means licensed in the applicable state, appointed by Aetna, certified and contracted— prior to engaging in the sale of Aetna or Coventry products.
This communication is intended for use by producers only and is not intended for distribution to Medicare beneficiaries. Any publication or distribution of this communication to unauthorized recipients without Aetna’s approval is prohibited.
We are located at Aetna, 2222 Ewing Road, Moon Township, PA 15108
©2017 Aetna Inc. The Aetna name and logo are registered trademarks.
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Agent Support Unit hour change
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In celebration of Independence Day, the Agent Support Unit (ASU) will be closing at 7:00pm EST on Monday, July 3rd and will reopen on Wednesday, July 5th at 8:00am EST. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
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Print Your Registration Completion Certificate(s)
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Take note! The Marketplace Learning Management System (MLMS) will be closed starting July 21 at 12:01 PM ET until training for plan year 2018 goes live in August.
Before this “go-dark” period begins on July 21 at 12:01 PM ET, you should:
- Check that your MLMS profile is up-to-date
- Print your Registration Completion Certificate(s) for the Individual and/or Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) Marketplace
Certificates showing you have completed plan year 2017 registration and training will not be available when the MLMS closes and will not be available when the system goes live in August for plan year 2018 registration and training.
Follow these steps to print your 2017 Registration Completion Certificate(s):
- Log in to the CMS Enterprise Portal.
- On the “My Status” page, the “Complete Agent Broker Training” entry will show “Complete” in the “Status” column if you have completed training.
- Select the “Print Certificate(s)” link and follow the prompts.
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During the go-dark period, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will be preparing for plan year 2018 registration and training. Stay tuned for updates, or visit the Resources for Agents and Brokers webpage.
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| Cigna Health-Spring invites you to an important Lunch and Learn
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* Free Gift for All Attendees*
Updates on what’s new at CHS.
2017 Product Review
What to expect during the next AEP.
Introduction of new market leading technology and broker tools.
Learn how CHS can help you grow your business in a challenging environment.
Preview of upcoming events.
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| When: Dates Outlined Below (Pick a date most convenient to you)
Where: Golden Coral Restaurants
Time: 11:30a.m - 1:30p.m.
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| Thank you for the hundreds of RSVP's received thus far. If you have already RSVP'd no further action is needed. If you have not RSVP'd, please RSVP by emailing chsmeetings@ureach.com or by calling 855-321-5500
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Also, to ensure important communications are never missed, please text the word “cigna” to 31996
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to your Broker Account Managers. See you soon!!
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Here are a few pictures from our All Agents meeting last Thursday. We will adding pictures to the new website from the meetings. There are many more to come.
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TIG Links: Please send your request to the correct person to avoid delay's in a response. If you send it to any of us, we will forward it to the appropriate person, but this could delay your response for several days.
Contracting and Agent Support
Alison Jockell (770) 807-9627 call or text
contracting@tomtaylorinsurancegroup.com
alison@tomtaylorinsurancegroup.com
Tech Support & Web Manager
Rick Cannone (386) 232-8503 call or text
tech@taylorinsurancegroupsouth.com
Releases/Transfers
RoseAnne Alam (678) 622-8129 call or text
releases@tomtaylorinsurance.com
tomtaylorreleases@gmail.com
TIG-Marketing
Sharron Croy (Hancock) (678) 227-0621 call or TEXT
tomtaylorinsurancemarketing@gmail.com
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