Universal American states that their guidance, based on CMS guidance, remains that for in-home appointments, every effort shoud be made to complete the Scope of Appointment form in advance. However, if this is not feasible, the Scope of Appointment form may be signed immediately prior to the start of the in-home appointment. To access the [...]
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Universal American updates Guidance on Scope of Appointment Form
Posted in CMS, Universal American Companies on January 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Coventry announces enrollment periods for Medicare MSA Plans
Posted in Coventry, Enrollment Periods on January 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
A beneficiary may only enroll in an MSA plan, or elect to disenroll from an MSA plan during the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) (provided MSA is offered in their area). An MSA enrollment election may be an ICEP (Initial Coverage Election Period) or a SEP (Special Election Period) or during the AEP. The effective date [...]
American Continental Insurance Company announces a Medicare Supplement rate increase for the state of Pennsylvania (PA)
Posted in American Continental, Medicare Supplement, Pennsylvania on January 22, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Thanks to Joe for alerting us to this. American Continental Insurance Company has received approval for the individual Medicare Supplement rate increase effective 03/01/2009. To access the rates for Pennsylvania, visit our Resource Center and select American Continental as the Company and Rates as the Resource.
Breaking News! Independence Blue Cross and Highmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield Merger Called Off
Posted in News on January 21, 2009 | 2 Comments »
This was very surprising to me, but the merger has been called off due to the requirement of the PA state DOI for Independence Blue Cross and Highmark to relinquish the Blue Cross trademark in order to approve the merger. The would have allowed another company to take the Blue Cross trademark virtually state-wide. Both [...]
Universal American Adds Doc/Hospital Online Provider Look Up
Posted in American Progressive, Pyramid Life, Universal American Companies on January 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
To assist you in looking up Doctors and Hospitals for Universal American HMO’s and PPO’s, including Generations, Texan Plus, Today’s Health and Today’s Options. Visit our Provider Network page for Universal American for a link to the provider lookup tool.
Family Life Medicare Supplement (Med Supp) to be Released for the state of Texas (TX) on February 1st, 2009
Posted in Family Life, Medicare Supplement, Texas on January 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Family Life is the newest company to be released by the AIMC Group. Family Life is a subsidiary of the Manhattan Insurance Group, Inc. The Manhattan is rated B+ by AM Best and BBBq by Fitch Ratings. Manhatten has $125 million in Capital and Surplus, $130 million in Net Premium revenue and $800 million in Assets. [...]
NOW United of Omaha Medicare Supplement is available in Virginia
Posted in Insurance Companies, Medicare Supplement, United of Omaha, Virginia on January 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Effective January 14, 2009, you may begin selling the United of Omaha Medicare Supplement product in Virginia. To access the rates for Virginia, visit our Resource Center and select United of Omaha as the Company and Rates as the Resource.
American Continental Insurance Company announces a Medicare Supplement Rate increase for the state of Kansas.
Posted in American Continental, Genworth Companies, Kansas, Medicare Supplement on January 19, 2009 | 1 Comment »
The new rates will become effective March 1, 2009. To access the new rates for Kansas, visit our Resource Center and select American Continental as the compay and Rates as the Resource.
Wellpoint to Cut 1,500 Jobs
Posted in Wellpoint on January 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
This brief article came from Fox Business. Layoffs are hurting the Commercial businesses of these large managed care companies (like Wellpoint).
Ritter generated leads in 2008
Posted in Uncategorized on January 16, 2009 | 1 Comment »
We are happy to report that in 2008, RIM generated over 3,000 leads for its agents including almost 2,100 Turning 65 leads. For more information on our lead program contact chuck at chuckd@ritterim.com.
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