by Kristin Steenson | Jun 22, 2018 | CSG Actuarial News | 0 Comments
This week we are reading an update on Medicare Advantage rules determining supplemental benefits and the AHIP State of Medigap 2018 report. New Medicare Advantage rules hold big potential for pop health | HealthcareDive | June 13, 2018 Improving health outcomes using... read more
by Kristin Steenson | Jun 15, 2018 | Medicare Supplement | 0 Comments
CSG Actuarial was happy to once again sponsor and host a booth at this year’s Medicare Supplement Insurance Summit. The 10th National Forum was held in St. Louis from June 12-14, and was attended by agents, carriers, marketing organizations, actuarial and... read more
by Kristin Steenson | Jun 8, 2018 | CSG Actuarial News | 0 Comments
This week, we have an update from the MIB Group on U.S. life insurance application activity and news about Kansas City Life’s acquisition of Grange Mutual’s life division. U.S. Life Insurance Activity Off Slightly in May Reports the MIB Life Index | MIB... read more
by Kristin Steenson | Jun 4, 2018 | Flash Report, Medicare Supplement | 0 Comments
CompanyEffective DateAvg IncreaseComments Aetna Health and Life Insurance Company 4/1-6/1/2018 4.1% (10%) - 9%; Varies by state Greek Catholic Union of The USA 4/1-5/1/2018 4.1% 0% - 7%; Varies by state Humana Insurance Company 7/1/2018 0.4% (10%) - 6%; Varies by... read more
by Kristin Steenson | Jun 4, 2018 | Flash Report, Medicare Supplement | 0 Comments
CompanyMonthly PremiumAverage Rank Americo Financial Life and Annuity Insurance Company $114.85 1.00 American National Life Insurance Company of Texas $115.87 3.90 Omaha Insurance Company $118.69 3.90 Assured Life Association $118.90 6.40 GPM Health and Life Insurance... read more
by Kristin Steenson | Jun 4, 2018 | Flash Report, Medicare Supplement | 0 Comments
Our summary below outlines how Medicare Supplement carriers are underwriting. Heart Attack Stroke Crohn's Disease Alcoholism COPD Don’t Ask 0% 0% 90% 10% 10% 1-2 Years 60% 50% 0% 50% 20% 3-5 Years30% 40% 0% 40% 20% 6-10 Years0% 0% 0% 0% 10% Lifetime10% 10% 10%... read more
by Kristin Steenson | Jun 4, 2018 | Flash Report, Medicare Supplement | 0 Comments
The CSG Actuarial Premium Rate Scorecard™ provides an overall premium rate competitiveness ranking by company across all states, plans, ages, genders, households, and zip codes, based on actual Medicare Supplement quotes completed on CSG Actuarial’s Market Advisor... read more
by Kristin Steenson | Jun 4, 2018 | Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement | 0 Comments
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance has released the 2018 program information for the 10th Medicare Supplement Industry Summit in St. Louis, Missouri on June 12-14, 2018. The summit includes a free day for agents on June 12, with no cost to... read more
by Kristin Steenson | May 25, 2018 | Medicare Supplement | 0 Comments
Last month CSG Actuarial shared information from the NAIC and other sources and reported that total earned premiums in 2017 for the Medicare Supplement market totaled $31.0 billion, a 6.6% increase over 2016. A few other data points of interest: There are only eight... read more
by Kristin Steenson | May 18, 2018 | CSG Actuarial News | 0 Comments
This week, we’re reading a summary on Medicare Part D in 2018, an update on the agent count at Bankers Life, and details on Alfac’s new Cancer Protection Assurance Plan. Medicare Part D in 2018: The Latest on Enrollment, Premiums, and Cost Sharing |... read more
by Kristin Steenson | May 11, 2018 | Medicare Supplement | 0 Comments
Last month CSG Actuarial reported the 1st quarter 2018 Medicare Supplement enrollment results for UnitedHealthcare. We now have updates from other market leaders Aetna, Humana, CNO Financial, and Torchmark, summarized below. Aetna Reports Medicare Supplement Results... read more
by Kristin Steenson | May 4, 2018 | Critical Illness | 0 Comments
Our summary below outlines how Critical Illness carriers are underwriting. Condition% of Carriers that Underwrite Condition Diabetes 93% Any Disease or Disorder of the Kidney 93% AIDS/AIDS Related Complex or HIV 93% Organ Transplant 89% Stroke 89% Hepatitis 41%... read more
