There have been a number of stories of interest this week. UnitedHealth settled 2 large matters relating to it’s Ingenix database. First, announced on Tuesday, UnitedHealth will pay $50 million to set up an independent database which tracks out of network claims payments. This settles an investigation by the New York Attorney General’s office. For [...]
Archive for January, 2009
Carriers in the News: United Healthcare, Aetna, Coventry and Wellpoint
Posted in Aetna, Coventry, United Health Care on January 16, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Obama Takes on Medicare Advantage Plans
Posted in Uncategorized on January 15, 2009 | 7 Comments »
First, I want to thank whoever sent me the link for this article. This is from the interview President-Elect Obama did on ABC’s “This Week” with George Stephanopolis. Obama stated that he wanted to eliminate Medicare Advantage plans. During the campaign, he stated he wanted to eliminate the “subsidies” to Medicare Advantage plans. Some have argued [...]
CMS Releases Enrollment Figures for 1/1/2009 Effectives for Medicare Advantage
Posted in CMS on January 15, 2009 | 1 Comment »
I like to look at this report for “Market Research” purposes. These numbers may be a little off since there is so much activity and changes at 1/1, but it’s the best picture we have as to “what’s selling” with the Medicare Beneficiaries. You will need excel to look at this. I generally put on [...]
CMS bars WellPoint from adding customers to Medicare plans following members’ complaints.
Posted in Medicare Advantage, Part D, Wellpoint on January 13, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Bloomberg News reports that WellPoint “has been barred from adding customers to Medicare plans after it denied prescription drugs to the elderly, endangering their lives,” according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). To read complete article click
Error in Health America Commission Payment
Posted in Health America on January 12, 2009 | 17 Comments »
It has come to our attention that Coventry is incorrectly paying commissions for the Pennsylvania Health America product. It appears that the commissions being paid are on the originally filed schedule and not the new schedules which were announced in earlier this month. The correct commission amounts are lower, so Coventry will need to make charge [...]
Mid-Atlantic and Southeast Brokers: 2009 Aetna Medicare Plans Pay As Presented Webinar – January 14, 2009
Posted in 2009 MA Plans, Aetna, Education/Training, Marketing MA Plans, Medicare Advantage on January 12, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Attend and learn about Go over the enrollment application step by step Ensure timely and accurate submission Answers to any questions you may have For details on how to attend, visit our “Events Calendar“.
Seminar January 15: Florida Brokers -Aetna Medicare 2009 Product Training
Posted in 2009 MA Plans, Aetna, Education/Training, Florida, Marketing MA Plans, Medicare Advantage on January 12, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Attend and learn about Aetna’s 2009 Medicare products Find out “Why Aetna” is the right MAPD Plan for your clients Discuss how to Sell and Market Aetna’s MAPD Plans For details on how to attend, visit our “Events Calendar“.
Metlife announces LTC Applications have been revised for all states
Posted in Insurance Companies, Long Term Care, Metlife on January 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
In order to support the new rate basis, VIP2 and LifeStage Advantage application kits have been revised for all states. These updates go into effect in all states on January 16, 2009. Click here for important details and dates regarding the updated applications.
Bravo Health inks Medicare Advantage pact with Providence Hospital
Posted in Bravo, Insurance Companies, Medicare Advantage on January 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Baltimore Business Journal announces that Baltimore-based Bravo Health, a company that manages private health plans, signed a contract this week with Providence Hospital in Washington, D.C. To read the complete article click
Troubled insurers put under control of PA. Agency
Posted in Long Term Care, Uncategorized on January 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Associated Press announces A pair of financially troubled Allentown companies that provide long-term care insurance are under control of the Pennsylvania Insurance Department following a court decision To read complete article click: Forbes.com
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