Agent Update Memo - February 2021 - Senior Marketing Specialists

Agent Update Memo - February 2021

Below you will find new training and information both from

Senior Marketing Specialists and the industry as a whole.

Save the date! May 12^thand 13^th The National Senior Sales Summit is going 100% Virtual for 2021.
We recently made the switch from Enrollment Express to MedicareCENTER. Enroll your clients with ease with this Integrity-exclusive program.
Need a carrier number, website, or link in a pinch? Check out our carrier How to Do Business Guides.
Sign up for our redesigned SMS Newsletter – with Medicare news sent weekly to your inbox.
Do you send in apps to our Enrollment Department? Be sure you are using our updated 2021 Fax Cover Sheet.
Why should you work with an FMO?
A Year of Giving at Senior Marketing Specialists
Our very own Dan Mangus authored a breakdown of Medicare Publications for NAIFA’s Advisor Today Magazine.
Be sure to pass out our editable New Year Medicare Beneficiary Checklist to your beloved clients.

Check out our new video, Online Presence: Maximizing your Website. Use these tips to get your brand in front of more consumers!
- Utilize our Agent Connect Facebook group – housing shareable and relatable content to boost your Business social media following.
  - Call 800-689-2800 or email “agentresources@smsteam.net” today to get started on your online marketing game plan!
February Virtual Events:
- February 4^th@ 2PM: Cigna Ancillary Breakdown
- February 8^th– 12^th @ 11AM: Cross Selling Symposium
- February 24^th@ 10AM: Elephant in the Room: Cancer Insurance

The Official CMS 2021 Medicare Cost Sheet is now available.
Remember your clients’ Trial Right and how to best handle these situations.
The 2021 poverty guidelines are in effect as of January 13, 2021. These guidelines are used by several Federal programs.
United Healthcare increased their Multi-Insured Discount from 5% to 7% in several states
- States included: AK, AL, CT, GA, HI, ME, NH, NV, OR, RI, TN, UT, WA (Also includes the Virgin Islands)
- CA – starts on 6/1/2021
- NJ – 5% multi-insured discount newly introduced
Allstate finalizes acquisition of National General.
Make sure to keep this information on COBRA Continuation Coverage, housing key notes and online resources regarding the date-sensitive topic.
Keep our OEP Quick Reference Guide handy for the Open Enrollment Period running until March 31^st.
Service Area Reduction Reminder (Page 37): The Service Area Reduction SEP cannot be used until December 8^th through the last day of February.

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