Great Rates with Renaissance
2017 Competitive States with Great Rates While other carriers have increased their rates, Renaissance has maintained low rates or even reduced them in some areas. The table below will give you the states and areas where plans F and G are most competitive. Take advantage of these great rates to earn points to qualify for… Read More
Everest Announces addition of “Consideration” Underwriting for Heart/Stroke & Musculoskeletal/Arthritic questions & release of revised Underwriting Manual
Everest implemented recent changes to its Medicare supplement underwriting protocol and has released an updated New Business and Underwriting Manual for its Medicare supplement business. Recent studies of our underwritten business reflect a notable percentage of Everest declinations are associated with the following two questions: Within the past two (2) years: Have you had or… Read More
AEP Survival Tips & Reminders!
The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period is an exciting time of year to grow your business. However, it can also be overwhelming. To make the most of AEP 2018, we’re sharing a few reminders & survival tips! Stay Informed To keep yourself up-to-date on all things Medicare, make sure to review the Medicare rules for agents… Read More
Everest Agent Bonus Program
Earn additional cash with EVEREST for apps submitted between September 1, 2017 and December 31, 2017 (In CO, KS, & TN between October 1, 2017 and January 1, 2018 Everest Reinsurance Company 2nd Annual Med Supp Kick Off Earn additional cash on Everest Medicare Supplement products! Write Everest Plan F, G or N applications* and… Read More
CMS Agent & Brokers Resource Guide
The Marketplace Agent and Broker Toolkit: The Agent and Broker Roadmap to Resources is a guide from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and their federal partners, to help agents, brokers, and consumers find resources regarding health insurance in the Marketplace. The guide includes information and links to the following: Department of Health… Read More
CMS Announces Special MEDICARE Enrollment Periods for Americans Impacted by Recent Hurricanes
Agency provides special open enrollment periods for 2017 Medicare and Exchange coverage As a result of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will make available special enrollment periods for all Medicare beneficiaries and certain individuals seeking health plans offered through the Federal Health Insurance Exchange. This important step… Read More
Lower Medicare Supplement Premiums with Everest in AZ, IA, & SC!
State of Arizona Everest is pleased to announce an approved area factor reduction for the State of Arizona, which will be applied to all policies with an Effective Date of November 1, 2017. Below you will see the “Premium Impact %” the reductions have in the zip codes associated with Phoenix, Glendale and Chandler. You… Read More
Consumer Alert – Changes to Medicare in 2018
Prescription Drug Plan – Better Discounts Prescription drug coverage contains a gap called the “donut hole” that starts once you have reached your coverage limit ($3750 in 2018) and ends once you have spent $5000 in drug costs. Each of these costs are $50 higher in 2018. Once in the donut hole – you will… Read More
What Now for ACA Repeal & Replace?
GOP Abandons ACA Repeal & Replace Efforts Republicans worked hard this past weekend on revisions to the Graham-Cassidy bill in a last ditch effort to replace and repeal the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. However, their work fell short, despite last minute tweaks made to sweeten the deal for skeptics such as Alaskan… Read More
Exciting News from Renaissance
Florida Medicare Supplement Plans Available – Effective 09/01/17 Renaissance is excited to announce that Medicare Supplement plans are available in Florida, effective 09/01/17! This is great news for our agents as we are one of few companies that have been approved to sell policies in Florida–and we have highly competitive rates as well! Our forms are… Read More