Get fired up and ready to sell! The 2024 Medicare Advantage selling season is about to get red hot! Join GarityAdvantage for an invaluable day of learning focused on helping you uncover the hottest plans, sizzling selling strategies and great marketing and lead opportunities coming to your state this AEP.
Plus, get the latest update on the new CMS marketing requirements and how Garity’s got you covered.
Join your local Sales Team and Victoria Bailey, National VP of Sales, as they guide you through the latest market changes in your state and uncover sizzling opportunities that will ignite your sales!
Who’s new to the market
County expansions
Plans best positioned for growth
Impact on your business & growth strategy
NEW Marketing tools & partnerships from Garity
NEW! This year we are opening the doors to this exclusive training event to all agents with a health insurance license.
Bring a colleague!
EVENT SCHEDULE
REGISTRATION
Sign in and then grab and cup of coffee, visit our marketing partner booths and network with peers.
9:00 AM
GARITY SIZZLE
We’ll discuss sizzling opportunities within your market that will ignite your sales.
9:30 AM
LUNCH
12:30 PM
CARRIER SIZZLE
Top carriers will share what’s hot for 2024 and how they’ll help you write new business!
GarityAdvantageis a National Marketing Organization (NMO) for the top local, regional and national Medicare carriers.We approach our role with brokers a bit differently than our competitors – as we provide local market teams to work with you side-by-side to ensure you succeed.
This allows us to actively develop targeted lead programs and local market opportunities to help you prospect and sell as well as deliver personalized training, ongoing marketing support and co-op funding to support your specific needs. We also offer the latest tech tools to help manage your business including efficient lead calling tools, an agent dashboard and MedicareCENTER, a virtual quote and enrollment platform. Rounding out our support is a back office team helping you every step of the way with contracting, commissions, enrollments and compliance. Plus, all broker commissions are paid directly to you. You get the whole pie, not just a piece of it! Call us today to learn more or request your contract now.
Join GarityAdvantage’s Theresa Gontarek, National Director of Sales, and Devoted Health Plan’s Jimmy Feliciano, VP of Sales, to learn Why you NEED Devoted in your Medicare portfolio!
Devoted Expanded their Footprint in 2023
Launched in 8 new states, Devoted offers 127 plans reaching 25% of Medicare Beneficiaries across the US.
GarityAdvantageis a National Marketing Organization (NMO) for the top local, regional and national Medicare carriers.We approach our role with brokers a bit differently than our competitors – as we provide local market teams to work with you side-by-side to ensure you succeed.
This allows us to actively develop targeted lead programs and local market opportunities to help you prospect and sell as well as deliver personalized training, ongoing marketing support and co-op funding to support your specific needs. We also offer the latest tech tools to help manage your business including efficient lead calling tools, an agent dashboard and MedicareCENTER, a virtual quote and enrollment platform. Rounding out our support is a back office team helping you every step of the way with contracting, commissions, enrollments and compliance. Plus, all broker commissions are paid directly to you. You get the whole pie, not just a piece of it! Call us today to learn more or request your contract now.
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care & GarityAdvantage Agencies invite you to join your broker peers for an action-packed agent appreciation eventincluding axe throwing, networking, discussing the latest opportunities in the senior market and how Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and GarityAdvantage can help you hit your target Medicare sales and beyond!
Join your local Broker Manager and members of HPHC leadership, along with your Garity Sales Team for friendly competition and enjoy a fun evening all around. Limited Spots Available! Save Your Spot Today!
UnitedHealthcare & GarityAdvantage Agencies invite you to join your broker peers for a casual and fun networking eventincluding discussing why adding Medicare to your portfolio is a game changer.
Research shows that 80 million people will become Medicare-eligible over the next 20 years, making Medicare one of the fastest growing markets for enterprising agents.
Whether you’re a seasoned life/health or P&C broker tired of fielding Medicare questions from your existing clients with no reward, a financial planner feeling like you’re only telling half the story to your retiring clients or a hungry new agent looking for a product line that pays top dollar commissions year after year, the Medicare market is proven for growth and open to sales professionals of all backgrounds.
With 11,000 Baby Boomers turning 65 every day for at least another decade, it’s apparent that the Medicare market will continue its tremendous growth for the foreseeable future. There is no time like the present to get involved! Drop in and find out how to get started. If you cannot attend, request a one-on-one call with Susan.
*Agents new to GarityAdvantage will receive a coupon worth $500 in marketing dollars just for attending our event. This coupon is redeemable for marketing expenditures made to grow your Medicare business with GarityAdvantage. To be eligible, coupon holder must get contracted and certified to sell with at least three Medicare Advantage carriers through GarityAdvantage. Agents already contracted through Garity are ineligible to receive this new agent offer. To redeem, simply submit receipts or other relevant proof of expenditure to GarityAdvantage. Coupon valid for 1 year from receipt date.
Meet Your Hosts
Susan Young
Senior Territory Manager
GarityAdvantage
Marianne von Jess
Sales Director – ME, NH & VT
UnitedHealthcare
Kevin Gosciak
Market Sales Manager – NH
UnitedHealthcare
GarityAdvantage Agencies
800-234-9488
Who is GarityAdvantage?
GarityAdvantageis a National Marketing Organization (NMO) for the top local, regional and national Medicare carriers.We approach our role with brokers a bit differently than our competitors – as we provide local market teams to work with you side-by-side to ensure you succeed.
This allows us to actively develop targeted lead programs and local market opportunities to help you prospect and sell as well as deliver personalized training, ongoing marketing support and co-op funding to support your specific needs. We also offer the latest tech tools to help manage your business including efficient lead calling tools, an agent dashboard and MedicareCENTER, a virtual quote and enrollment platform. Rounding out our support is a back office team helping you every step of the way with contracting, commissions, enrollments and compliance. Plus, all broker commissions are paid directly to you. You get the whole pie, not just a piece of it! Call us today to learn more or request your contract now.
For all Cancer, Short-Term Care and Life Insurance products signed and dated within the qualification period.
To receive the $20 per application payout,
submit GTL’s Cancer, Short-Term Care and Life
Insurance product applications during the
qualification period.
Policies must also be effective, issued and
inforce as of August 15, 2023 to qualify.
Bonus payments will be calculated and
distributed no later than September 1, 2023.
Not Contracted? Request a contract here to get started and take advantage of this bonus!
Already contracted? Access GTL’s Agent Portal to quote & submit apps and find supplies, training and other tools! You can also submit your apps on Garity’s Agent Dashboard.
GarityAdvantage Agencies
800-234-9488
Get Contracted through GarityAdvantage
Did you know… GarityAdvantage provides contracted agents with no-cost and co-op lead programs, live and virtual training, personalized marketing collateral, client retention programs, and a knowledgeable team to help you every step of the way. Be sure to request your contracting today to gain access to these valuable marketing tools – plus all the service and support!
FOR AGENT USE ONLY – Cannot be distributed to the public or used in any consumer solicitation. *Must submit Cancer, Short-Term Care and Life Insurance applications to qualify between 5/1/2023 and 7/31/2023. GTL will pay the per application bonus on qualifying business on applications submitted, signed and dated between May 1, 2023 and July 31, 2023. All applications must be received at the home office no later than 8/10/23 and must be effective, issued, paid and inforce on 8/15/2023 to qualify. Bonus excludes internal replacements. Payouts will be processed no later than September 1, 2023. Guarantee Trust has the exclusive right to change the program rules and payout amounts. Participation is based on meeting production minimums and the agent must be in good standing with GTL and comply with all state insurance rules and regulations. Split cases are not eligible. Business written on self or immediate family members will not count toward qualifying production. Premiums under $15 monthly EFT or $180 annually do not count toward qualifying production. Qualifiers must maintain a minimum persistency on qualifying business.
As the Medicaid redetermination process rolls out, thousands of Medicare-eligible beneficiaries will learn they no longer qualify for Medicaid and face losing their current health coverage.
As a Medicare insurance broker, you need to be prepared to help your clients and prospects navigate this changing landscape. Join GarityAdvantage and your local carrier representatives in CT, ME & NH for an important review of the redetermination process and learn about all the solutions you can provide to ensure coverage continuity for those affected.
Our discussion will include:
Understanding the Medicaid redetermination process
What’s happening? Who’s affected?
How you can assist your affected clients and prospects
When does a MAPD fit in the redetermination process?
A review of the eligibility requirements for Dual Eligible (DSNP), Low Income Subsidy (LIS), and Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs) beneficiaries
Did you know… GarityAdvantage provides contracted agents with no-cost and co-op lead programs, live and virtual training, personalized marketing collateral, client retention programs, and a knowledgeable team to help you every step of the way. Be sure to request your contracting today to gain access to these valuable marketing tools – plus all the service and support!
Join us to learn about Senior Whole Health by Molina Healthcare SCO and MAPD Plans! Hosted by Jane Feit, Senior Territory Manager (MA/RI) at GarityAdvantage and presented by Molina Healthcare’s Northeast Regional Sales Director, Michael Cain, and Field Sales Manager, Helen Moreira.
SWH by Molina SCO has strong market share and presence in Bristol, Plymouth, Norfolk, and Suffolk
Market footprint is growing in Essex, Middlesex, Worcester, and Hampden
$1580 annual OTC/Food in total (highest for all SCO’s)
$100 paid to broker for each HRA for both SCO and MAPD!
MAPD offers $2000 in comprehensive dental, $90 per quarter OTC, $0 cost hearing aids, and more VERY competitive benefits for a HMO MAPD product for MASS
Did you know… GarityAdvantage provides contracted agents with no-cost and co-op lead programs, live and virtual training, personalized marketing collateral, client retention programs, and a knowledgeable team to help you every step of the way. Be sure to request your contracting today to gain access to these valuable marketing tools – plus all the service and support
Are you an active Medicare agent or looking to get into Medicare sales?
Are you searching for an NMO who can help you grow your business?
If you sell insurance in or around Massachusetts or Rhode Island, you are invited to visit our office each month for a special Networking & Learning Event.
Meet your Senior Territory Manager, Jane Feit
Meet your dedicated Sales Support Specialist, Taylor Burt, and Contracting Specialist, Doug Mahan, plus additional Garity staff.
Talk to the team about lead programs, co-op options, personalized marketing collateral, provider marketing opportunities, and action planning
Get in-person assistance with open contracts, certifications, commissions and more
Network with your agent peers (coffee & light snacks provided)
SPECIAL GUEST:
This month we welcome Tufts Health Plan in to talk to you about their 2023 Tufts Health Plan SCO benefits, Connecting Seniors to Coverage program and more! Come with questions and feedback!
Do you have a peer in the insurance market who you think would be a good fit with Garity? Bring them along or forward this invitation! Your referral could earn you cash through our New Agent Referral Program.
GarityAdvantageis a National Marketing Organization (NMO) for the top local, regional and national Medicare carriers.We approach our role with brokers a bit differently than our competitors – as we provide local market teams to work with you side-by-side to ensure you succeed.
This allows us to actively develop targeted lead programs and local market opportunities to help you prospect and sell as well as deliver personalized training, ongoing marketing support and co-op funding to support your specific needs. We also offer the latest tech tools to help manage your business including efficient lead calling tools, an agent dashboard and MedicareCENTER, a virtual quote and enrollment platform. Rounding out our support is a back office team helping you every step of the way with contracting, commissions, enrollments and compliance. Plus, all broker commissions are paid directly to you. You get the whole pie, not just a piece of it! Call us today to learn more or request your contract now.
NOTE: Carrier deadlines for enrollments still apply.
Please plan accordingly as any enrollments sent to the enrollment department after 5:00 PM (EDT) Thursday, April 6th, will not be processed until Monday, April 10th.
To ensure compliance with CMS enrollment time-frames, you should always submit your enrollments the day they are received. This requirement becomes especially important now because CMS requirements Do Not allow additional days for weekends and holidays.
Please use the links below for directions on how to submit your applications to the carriers directly after 5:00 PM EDT Thursday, April 10th.
For enrollments that are NOT time-sensitive,our Agent Dashboard and Enrollment Fax lines are open 24 hours to accept your enrollments. We will resume processing again on Monday, April 18th.
How, when & why a MA plan is a good fit for veteran clients
Did you know?… More and more carriers are offering MA-only plans in order to meet the rising demand from the Veteran population. This increased demand is a clear opportunity for motivated brokers who understand how and when to offer Medicare plans to their Veteran clients.
Join Victoria Bailey, National VP of Sales at GarityAdvantage and Aaron McCoy, Veterans Executive at Humana as they walk you through the steps you need to take to take to spot Veterans opportunities, articulate how Medicare works with their VA benefits (whether it be through the Veterans Administration (VA), TRICARE For Life (TFL) or otherwise), determine their eligibility, and help them enroll in the right plan.
Some of the key benefits of attending include:
Understand how Medicare works with VA coverage
Identify when it makes sense to have both types of coverage
Decipher the enrollment periods and potential penalties for Veterans seeking Medicare plan options
Determine when prescription drug coverage is needed
Leverage each Veteran engagement as an opportunity to generate additional referrals
Get up to speed on how, when and why a Medicare Advantage plan is a good fit for your Veteran clients.
GarityAdvantageis a National Marketing Organization (NMO) for the top local, regional and national Medicare carriers.We approach our role with brokers a bit differently than our competitors – as we provide local market teams to work with you side-by-side to ensure you succeed.
This allows us to actively develop targeted lead programs and local market opportunities to help you prospect and sell as well as deliver personalized training, ongoing marketing support and co-op funding to support your specific needs. We also offer the latest tech tools to help manage your business including efficient lead calling tools, an agent dashboard and MedicareCENTER, a virtual quote and enrollment platform. Rounding out our support is a back office team helping you every step of the way with contracting, commissions, enrollments and compliance. Plus, all broker commissions are paid directly to you. You get the whole pie, not just a piece of it! Call us today to learn more or request your contract now.
781-616-1471 (direct)
jfeit@garityadvantage.com
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