by Carrie Haubensak | Sep 22, 2021 | Medicare
Medicare Advantage Part D new customer enrollments for three United Healthcare Group plans and one Anthem plan has been suspended for failing to meet medical loss ratio requirements. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the suspensions in a... read more
by Carrie Haubensak | Sep 22, 2021 | Medicare, news
The federal government frequently alleges cases of overpayment to MA plans, which now cover about 42% of people in Medicare. It April, it said Humana had overcharged the program by nearly $200 million for submitting documentation claiming patients were sicker than... read more
by Carrie Haubensak | Sep 22, 2021 | news, Uncategorized
Senior Market Sales (SMS), one of the industry’s premier insurance marketing organizations, has acquired Breitenfeldt Group, a health insurance brokerage specializing in Medicare insurance. “Breitenfeldt Group has built a strong reputation in Minnesota and Wisconsin... read more
by Carrie Haubensak | Sep 22, 2021 | news
Integrity Marketing Group, LLC (“Integrity”), the nation’s largest independent distributor of life and health insurance products, today announced it has acquired Fidelis Consultants, an independent marketing organization (“IMO”) based in Gilbert, Arizona. As part of... read more
by Carrie Haubensak | Sep 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
Senior Market Sales, one of the industry’s premier insurance marketing organizations, has acquired Thomas Insurance Group, an independent insurance brokerage firm owned by Charley Tinsley III. “Charley’s reputation in the industry is one of impeccable service, and we... read more
by Doug Feekin | Sep 15, 2021 | Medicare Supplement
CSG Actuarial has compiled all of the new business rate increases implemented on Medicare Supplement blocks of business since 2011. The overall average rate increase for year-to-date 2021 is 4.6%, the lowest since 2018. Historical average rate increases by year... read more
by Carrie Haubensak | Sep 14, 2021 | news, Uncategorized
Integrity Marketing Group, LLC (“Integrity”), the nation’s largest independent distributor of life and health insurance products, today announced it has acquired Oberlin Marketing, an independent marketing organization (IMO), based in Fort Wayne, Indiana. As part of... read more
by Carrie Haubensak | Sep 14, 2021 | news
Integrity Marketing Group, LLC (“Integrity”), the nation’s largest independent distributor of life and health insurance products, today announced it has acquired Aegis Financial, a leading financial marketing organization based in Denver, Colorado. As part of the... read more
by Tracy Emrich | Sep 13, 2021 | Medicare Supplement, news, Uncategorized
In an update to our May 21, 2021 blog, Senate Bill 1143, which revises Idaho code relating to Medicare Supplement policies and standards, was adopted with amendments. These amendments include: Allowing individual policyholders to change their Medicare supplement... read more
by Carrie Haubensak | Aug 31, 2021 | Medicare Advantage, news
Highlights: GuideWell, the parent company of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, is set to acquire Triple S Management, the Blue Cross Blue Shield Plan and largest insurance carrier in Puerto Rico. The $900 million cash deal will add another company to... read more
by Carrie Haubensak | Aug 31, 2021 | news, Uncategorized
Integrity acquires thriving IMO, welcoming youngest Managing Partner in company history Integrity Marketing Group, LLC (“Integrity”), the nation’s largest independent distributor of life and health insurance products, today announced it has acquired Twardowski... read more
by Carrie Haubensak | Aug 31, 2021 | Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, news
CSG Actuarial has compiled key enrollment information on Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement from SelectQuote, Inc.’s financial results for calendar 2nd quarter 2021. SelectQuote Medicare Segment Calendar 2nd Quarter 2021 Enrollment Highlights: Medicare... read more
