by Kristin Steenson | Jul 27, 2018 | Medicare Supplement
Medicare Supplement market leader United Healthcare (UHC) released 2nd quarter 2018 financials on July 17th, adding 15,000 Medicare Supplement lives in the 2nd quarter, an 50% increase over the lives added during 2nd quarter 2017. The UHC enrollment table features... read more
by Kristin Steenson | Jul 20, 2018 | Medicare Advantage
On July 17, Mutual of Omaha announced plans to launch their Medicare Advantage plan in the Cincinnati area. Mutual of Omaha, working with strategic partner and value-based care leader Lumeris, will launch new Medicare Advantage (MA) plans to deliver health care and... read more
by Kristin Steenson | Jul 11, 2018 | CSG Actuarial News, Life Insurance, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement
This week, we have a study on Medigap enrollment and consumer protections across states, details on how Medicare Advantage rankings will impact disadvantaged populations, information on Medicare Advantage outperforming Medicare for people with chronic conditions, and... read more
by Kristin Steenson | Jul 6, 2018 | Competitive Intelligence, Flash Report, Medicare Supplement
One of the biggest changes occurring in the Medicare Supplement market is the shift from Plan F to Plan G. By using our MarketEdge tool, you can customize reports to see the number of quotes ran by plan, demographics, and carrier competitiveness at the state or zip... read more
by Kristin Steenson | Jul 6, 2018 | Flash Report, Medicare Supplement
Our summary below outlines how Medicare Supplement carriers are underwriting. Heart Attack Stroke Alcoholism or Drug Abuse Mental or Nervous Disorder Requiring Psychiatric Care Lung/Respiratory and Tobacco Don’t Ask 8% 2% 15% 20% 35% Currently 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 1-2... read more
by Kristin Steenson | Jul 6, 2018 | Flash Report, Medicare Supplement
CompanyMonthly PremiumAverage Rank Americo Financial Life and Annuity Insurance Company $94.15 3.4 Puritan Life Insurance Company Of America $97.98 7.30 The Order Of United Commercial Travelers Of America$99.49 18.10 GPM Health And Life Insurance Company $99.56 10.60... read more
by Kristin Steenson | Jul 6, 2018 | Flash Report, Medicare Supplement
CompanyEffective DateAvg IncreaseComments AARP - UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company 7/1/2018 6.30% Texas Aetna Health and Life Insurance Company 8/1/2018 5.10% 5.0-9.0% ; Varies by State American Continental Insurance Company (Aetna) 8/1/2018 6.00% Iowa American... read more
by Kristin Steenson | Jul 6, 2018 | Medicare Supplement
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 22, 2018 | CSG Actuarial News
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 8, 2018 | CSG Actuarial News
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
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
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
