UnitedHealthcare | JarvisWRAP Exciting News June 18

UnitedHealthcare | JarvisWRAP Exciting News June 18

UnitedHealthcare | JarvisWRAP Exciting News June 18
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Exciting News! New Certification Reference Guide Coming Soon

UnitedHealthcare strives to make the certification process easier for our agents. We have created a new, simplified Certification Reference Guide with the content you need to pass your certifications.

Reminder: New Email Communication Process for AARP® Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans from UnitedHealthcare®

A new and improved process to communicate the status of pending enrollment and underwritten applications are now available for AARP Medicare Supplement Plans.

LEAN Makes Completing the Health Assessment Program Easy

When you use LEAN, you can efficiently help members complete the Health Assessment (HA) questionnaire during the enrollment process. Find out how to access the HA in LEAN and its benefits on Jarvis.

UnitedHealthcare® Toolkit Resource of the Week: Vision Materials

Routine Vision services are supplemental benefits offered on many UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans that cover additional routine vision services not covered under the Original Medicare benefit. Routine vision benefits, routine eye exams, and eyewear are offered in addition to medical benefits to better meet the needs of members.

The UnitedHealthcare Toolkit has the marketing materials you need to promote this benefit. Search: Vision

  • Medicare Advantage
    • MA UnitedHealthcare Vision Prospect Flyer
    • MA UnitedHealthcare Vision Prospect Postcard
  • Dual Special Needs Plan (All items available in Spanish)
    • DSNP Vision Postcard
    • DSNP Vision Pullup Banner
    • DSNP Vision Tabletop Banner
    • DSNP Vision Flyer

Special Election Period May Be Available to Members Affected by Severe Weather

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) may have declared a weather-related emergency or major disaster in your state. Medicare beneficiaries affected may be eligible for a Special Election Period (SEP).

For affected areas and SEP dates, please visit Jarvis. For marketing materials that comply with CMS marketing requirements, please visit the UnitedHealthcare Toolkit.

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UnitedHealthcare | JarvisWRAP Exciting News June 18

UHC | 2021 NY Rate Information Update for AARP Medicare Supplement Plans

UHC | 2021 NY Rate Information Update for AARP Medicare Supplement Plans
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2020 New York premium rates for AARP® Medicare Supplement Plans from UnitedHealthcare® will continue through at least July 1, 2021. This is a change from the previously announced date of May 1, 2021.
 

Please continue to quote current 2020 premium rates for plan effective dates of May 1, 2021 through July 1, 2021.

This means that current members will continue to enjoy 2020 rates for a few additional months and new enrollees with plan effective dates through July 1, 2021, will have a 12-month rate guarantee with 2020 rates!

Please continue to use the current 2020 New York Enrollment Kits for enrollments. You can find current Enrollment Kits on Jarvis > Sales & Marketing Materials > Sales Materials Portal.

What’s Next?

UnitedHealthcare has proposed an August 1, 2021 effective rate change date and will continue to work with the state of New York. 

Keep checking your email for updates. When new 2021 rates for New York are approved, UnitedHealthcare will communicate the changes and effective dates.

Member Communication

Until 2021 rates are approved, members will be mailed a letter each month regarding continued payment of their 2020 premium rate. Coupon books will be included with the mailing, and members with an Electronic Funds Transfer account will see the premium withdrawal noted in the letter.

When 2021 rates are approved, members will receive a new annual billing letter which will display their new 2021 premium rates.

Thank you for your continued support and dedication to offering AARP Medicare Supplement Plans!

Here to Help

For questions, please call the Producer Help Desk at 1-888-381-8581 or send an email tophd@uhc.com (include agent writing number in the subject line). You may also contact your UnitedHealthcare Regional Sales Director for AARP Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans.

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UnitedHealthcare | JarvisWRAP Exciting News June 18

UHC | 2021 NJ Rate Information Update for AARP Medicare Supplement Plans

UHC | 2021 NJ Rate Information Update for AARP Medicare Supplement Plans
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2020 New Jersey premium rates for AARP® Medicare Supplement Plans from UnitedHealthcare®will continue through at least July 1, 2021. This is a change from the previously announced date of May 1, 2021.
 

Please continue to quote current 2020 premium rates for plan effective dates of May 1, 2021 through July 1, 2021.
This means that current members will continue to enjoy 2020 rates for an additional few months and new enrollees with plan effective dates through July 1, 2021, will have a 12-month rate guarantee with 2020 rates!

Please continue to use the current 2020 New Jersey Enrollment Kits for enrollments. You can find current Enrollment Kits on Jarvis > Sales & Marketing Materials > Sales Materials Portal

What’s Next?

UnitedHealthcare will continue to work with the state of New Jersey. Keep checking your email for updates. When new 2021 rates for New Jersey are approved, UnitedHealthcare will communicate the changes and effective dates.

Member Communication

Until 2021 rates are approved, members will be mailed a letter each month regarding continued payment of their 2020 premium rate. Coupon books will be included with the mailing, and members with an Electronic Funds Transfer account will see the premium withdrawal noted in the letter.

When 2021 rates are approved, members will receive a new annual billing letter which will display their new 2021 premium rates.

Thank you for your continued support and dedication to offering AARP Medicare Supplement Plans!

Here to Help

For questions, please call the Producer Help Desk at 1-888-381-8581 or send an email tophd@uhc.com (include agent writing number in the subject line). You may also contact your UnitedHealthcare Regional Sales Director for AARP Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans.

For more information, contact a Pinnacle Financial Services representative today

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2021 UnitedHealthcare First Look

2021 UnitedHealthcare First Look

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UnitedHealthcare is the latest carrier to release their first look information for the 2021 plan season. The first look documents will have the generic benefit information available, such as Primary Care, Specialist, and Inpatient Hospital copays.

It’s very important that you introduce yourself to a local Agent Manager to get full product information in the counties where you work. Be sure to visit the calendar page of our website to find and register for webinars in your area that discuss the plans in more detail. We will also be holding webinars about UHC and all of the plans for 2021.

2021 UnitedHealthcare First Look Plan Certification

You must be certified and ready to sell before you can offer or discuss plans for 2021. Fully certified agents are the only ones who can receive UnitedHealthcare receive first look information. As always, to be compliant, remember that nothing can be shared with Medicare beneficiaries prior to October 1st. Refer back to our AEP Toolkit to stay up to date with both certifications and plan benefit information. UnitedHealthcare will accept AHIP as your generic Medicare training however, they are the only company that also offers this training through their portal at no cost to the agents. That training only counts for UnitedHealthcare, but it acts as a good introduction to Medicare Advantage without having to pay for AHIP. They also require their product-specific certifications. Make sure to certify early so that you can pre-order supplies as early as August 7th.

2021 UnitedHealthcare First Look Product Info

UnitedHealthcare is ranked #6 in the Fortune 500 world rankings. They are the #1 Medicare carrier in the United States. They carry the full weight of both the UnitedHealthcare and AARP brands. This means that you, as the agent, will be able to take advantage of plan stability, growth, and superior brand recognition. There are expansion counties, new PPO options, and a National network in 2021. UnitedHealthcare continues to grow its ancillary benefits, such as Dental and Transportation. With the current COVID-19 situation, there will be a greater emphasis on telehealth, which UnitedHealthcare offers with increased emphasis.

For more Information on 2021 UnitedHealthcare First looks and one-on-one support, click here to contact your Sales Director.

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