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| Breaking News Regarding Your PFFA Coventry Business
Coventry will not offer Medicare Advantage PFFS Plans in 2010 |
 Coventry Health Care has announced that they will not be offering Medicare Advantage Private Fee for Service (PFFS) plans for the 2010 plan year, and no new commissions will be paid on individual or group PFFS plans sold with a plan effective date of July 1, 2009 or later, citing the Medicare Advantage rate cuts announced in April and the rising cost of medical care as contributing to their decision.
There are several implications for Coventry Agents, so contact us today for more information. |
| Assurant UPDATE
Get an extra 4% for Adding Life |
 AGENTS: Did you know that you can pick up an extra 4% in commission from Assurant for adding the 5 year renewal term of $50,000.00 to an Individual Medical policy? The plan is a minimum of $50,000 on the primary to qualify for the additional commission and the cost is not much.
Please contact us for more information or to get licensed with Assurant. |
| Former President Bush To Speak
The Economic Club of Southwest Michigan |
 Former President George W. Bush will be speaking to the Economic Club of Southwest Michigan on May 28, 2009 in Benton Harbor, Michigan.
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| DID YOU KNOW?
Short Term Medical |
| Last year, 2.6 million people lost their jobs and, for many of them, their health coverage too. Unfortunately, unemployment continues to rise in 2009. In February alone, 651,000 people were laid off.
Offer your unemployed clients some relief with a Short Term Medical plan. They'll get affordable, dependable coverage with flexible plans designed and payment options.
To get your selling tools, contact Great Lakes/Brokers Health today! |
| American Community - Agent Field Bulletin
Michigan and Wisconsin Individual Health Rates |
 For effective dates beginning April 1, 2009, new business rates will NOT change on Individual Coverage on Demand, Next Generation HSA and Triple Tier. However, please note that base rates on these products will start trending quarterly beginning July 1, 2009. Please contact us for details:
- Individual Web Quote Available
- Individual Quoting Software Download Available
- Individual Quoting CDs Available
- Rate Cards Available
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| Medigap Plans Get Facelift in 2010
A lot can change in 20 years. |
News from Mutual of Omaha:  Undoubtedly, the Medicare market has evolved since Medigap plans were standardized in 1990. For example, health care treatments have increased in cost and usage, and the most populous generation in world history, the baby boomers, are fast approaching their Medicare-eligibility.
After the federal government's suggestion in 2003 to modernize the Medigap market, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) reviewed the plans and determined cosmetic updates were needed given all of the marketplace changes since 1990.
So, effective June 1, 2010, consumers on Medicare will choose from these 11 new Medigap plans: A, B, C, D, E, F, high-deductible F, G, K, L, M, N.
As you can imagine, this is a tremendous undertaking for everyone. Rest assured, Mutual of Omaha and Great Lakes/Brokers Health has the experience and know-how to make this transition as smooth as possible for you.
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| Quick Hands-On Stress Relief
Soother, Easer, Saver, Pleaser |
Got a minute? Get a massage - a self-massage, that is. These moves can help relieve tension around your head, neck, shoulders and hands:
- The scalp soother. Place thumbs behind your ears and spread your fingers on top of your head. Move your scalp back and forth slightly by making circles with your fingertips for 15-20 seconds.
- The eye easer. Close your eyes and place your ring fingers directly under your eyebrows, near the bridge of your nose. Slowly increase pressure for five seconds, then gently release. Repeat 2-3 times.
- The shoulder saver. Place your left hand on the right side of your neck by your shoulder. Press fingers firmly into the muscle while tucking your chin in toward your chest. Hold this position for 10 seconds, release, and then repeat on the left side.
- The palm pleaser. Lace your fingers together, leaving thumbs free. Slowly knead your left thumb into the palm of your right hand for 20-30 seconds. Then repeat on your left hand.
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