by Kristin Steenson | Jun 23, 2017 | Medicare, Medicare Advantage
This week, we have an update on the Cigna Medicare Advantage sanctions being lifted, a study from the Census Bureau on the growth trend in our older population, and details on the changes coming to Medicare cards in 2018. CMS lifts Medicare Advantage sanctions on...
by Kristin Steenson | Jun 16, 2017 | Insurance Industry, Medicare Advantage
This week, we have an update on Combined Insurance’s plan to expand their agent force in 2017 and more information on the DOJ’s ramping up of efforts in their investigation of Medicare Advantage overpayments. Combined Insurance Aims to Hire 1,600 Sales...
by Kristin Steenson | Jun 9, 2017 | Life Insurance, Medicare Advantage
This week we have an update from Kaiser Family Foundation on Medicare Advantage enrollment through March 2017 and information from Limra on Individual Life Insurance premium increases in Q1 2017. Medicare Advantage 2017 Spotlight: Enrollment Market Update | Kaiser...
by Kristin Steenson | Jun 2, 2017 | Flash Report, Medicare Supplement
Our summary below outlines how Medicare Supplement carriers are underwriting. CRITERIACONDITIONS Heart AttackStrokeCrohn's DiseaseAlcoholismCOPD Don't Ask0%0%90%10%10% 1-2 Years60%50%0%50%20% 3-5 Years30%40%0%40%20% 6-10 Years0%0%0%0%10%...
by Kristin Steenson | Jun 2, 2017 | Flash Report, Medicare Supplement
CompanyEffective DateAvg. IncreaseComments American Continental Insurance Company6/1-8/1/20175.6%0% - 11.5%; Varies by state American Retirement Life Insurance Company6/1-7/1/20175.1%0% - 9.6%; Varies by state Amerihealth Ins Co of NJ6/1/20174.1%New Jersey Assured...
