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What’s the Sizzle in 2021: Mid-Atlantic Region
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Agent Buzz Episode 3
Agent Buzz Episode 2:
Producer Profile: Rebecca Emerson
Top Producer Rebecca Emerson talks about Success in Medicare Sales:
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- Getting Started in the business
- Selling Ancillary Plans – GTL Hospital Indemnity Plans is her “go to”
- Prospecting to grow your book
- Why PDP’s are so important
- How to keep your clients for life
Now Accepting Online Enrollments
Big! Exciting! Enrollment News!
Now Accepting Online Enrollments
Over the next several weeks GarityAdvantage is phasing out the process of emailing applications to the Enrollment Team and moving towards the easier method of submitting through our website.
We are doing this for several reasons:
- To increase security in transmitting personal data
- To eliminate files getting blocked due to size, blacklist or sent to spam
- To add a tracking component to submitted applications.
Watch the video tutorial or follow the
10 simple steps below to get started!
Submitting an app can be accomplished in 10 easy steps:
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- Log on to our website: GarityAdvantage.com
- Click on Agent Dashboard Button (Big, Yellow Button on left side of screen)
- Choose “Submit an Enrollment App”; Your name and email will be pre-filled. Confirm your email on your first application submission
- Pick the carrier by drop down menu
- Choose the product type: Med Advantage, Med Supp, PDP or Other (Life, Dental etc.)
- Select One: New Application or a Correction of a previously submitted application
- Enter Client First and Last Name
- Add a note if you have additional information to send
- Attach your previously scanned PDF file of application
- Hit Submit
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Within a few seconds you will get a confirmation email.
Use the NEW Agent Dashboard to also:
- Track applications submitted online to Garity
- Check the status of you contracting and certifications through Garity
- Access the Commissions Portal
- Get Marketing Ideas and Request Co-Op
- ….And More!
GTL Rating Upgrade
GarityAdvantage Agencies is happy to announce that AM Best has upgraded GTL’s Financial Strength Rating to A- (Excellent) from B++ (Good) by AM Best!
In their press release, AM Best noted that the upgrade reflects GTL’s strong balance sheet strength as well as their strong operating performance. It also stated that “The ratings upgrade for GTL reflects favorable long-term trend of operating results attributed to its hospital indemnity product, Medicare Supplement and its short-term care premium growth.” View full press release.
If you are interested in learning more about GTL and their product suite, you can watch our Webinar from July 25, 2019, or contact either Broker Support or our Ancillary Products Manager, Jane Feit.
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Broker Support |
Jane Feit |
Agent Buzz Podcast Episode 2
Listen in as Jane Feit, Ancillary Product Manager, and Mike Harris, Vice President of Sales, as they discuss the opportunities and benefits of selling PDPs. You’ll come away from this short but informative episode with ideas and inspiration to grow your book of business.
Registration is open! 2019 Medicare and Senior Market Conference and Expo
GarityAdvantage Agencies invites you to join our team, our carrier partners, and your broker peers for an information-packed day of networking and learning about the latest opportunities in the senior market.
Benefits of attending include:
- Get a first look at 2020 plan designs from the most prominent Medicare Advantage carriers in the market
- Uncover the latest trends emerging in the senior market from our industry keynote speakers
- Meet face to face with carrier representatives offering Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, PDP and a host of other senior market products
- Compare your strategy with top brokers in the field
- Enter to win fun raffle prizes
- Meet the GarityAdvantage Team!
As the largest FMO in the Northeast, GarityAdvantage knows what you need to get ready for the next AEP and succeed in the Senior Market. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn from and network with the key players in the field.
Save Your Seat:
ME/NH Expo
Tuesday, August 20th, 2019
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM EDT
Holiday Inn by the Bay
88 Spring Street
Portland, ME 04101
CT Expo
Thursday, August 22th, 2019
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM EDT
Aqua Turf Club
556 Mulberry Street
Plantsville, CT 06479
MA/RI Expo
Tuesday, August 27th, 201
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM EDT
Holiday Inn Mansfield/Foxboro
31 Hampshire Street
Mansfield, MA 02048
Q2 News: Get a Life Incentive Extended
Back by Popular Demand!
We’re ramping up for a whole new contest for Q2!
Sell 10 life applications. Win Bose Wireless Headphones!
Our first quarter sales contest saw 6 winners from 4 different states. For Q2 we’re ready to give out Bose Wireless Headphones (or cash equivalent) to even more brokers who step up and sell life plans from any of the many great insurance partners including Gerber, Foresters, SBLI, Americo and Royal Neighbors and more!
So… what are you waiting for – make some calls and nail down what you need to reach 10 Apps for the Win!
Cases must be submitted to carrier by 6/30/19 and paid by 7/30/19 to qualify. All life products count!
Submit 10 applications between 4/1/19 – 6/30/19 and win a pair of Bose SoundSport Pulse Wireless Headphones ($200 value)
Eligible Products:
- Final Expense
- Whole Life
- Guaranteed Issue
- Juvenile Insurance
- All life products count!
Keep an eye on our Bonus Programs for new incentives coming soon!
Not contracted through GarityAdvantage?
Download or request contracting on our site: Final Expense Carriers | Life Carriers
Webcast: RI LIS & DSNP Selling Strategies
ATTENTION MEDICARE BROKERS!
Are you hunting for SEPs?
Do you sell in Rhode Island? Opportunity Awaits YOU in the LIS and DSNP markets
Join our Senior Territory Manager for the Northeast, Susan Young, and Broker Liaison, Christina Comerford, for a special ‘roll up your sleeves’ webinar focused on the selling strategies you need to find prospects, assess their needs, offer solutions and close more business throughout the year in the lucrative LIS and DSNP markets.
With thousands of full and partial dual-eligible beneficiaries residing in RI, the time to act is NOW!
Join us on Thursday, April 18th at 11am and learn:
- Size of the opportunity in RI
- Key definitions to help you understand who your target audience is
- Who is eligible for LIS and DSNP
- How to generate leads
- Where to go to verify Medicaid status
- Tips on how to sell LIS and Dual Eligible plans
Thursday, April 18, 2019 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Not yet contracted? Get started here.
Unable to attend? Please contact Susan Young for more information: 800-234-9488 x1459 – plus, register and we will send you the recording later that day!
CT DSNP Selling Strategies
Ready to Capitalize on the Booming Dual Eligible Market?
Curious about how to get involved in this market?
Currently selling and want to brush up on your skills?
Have some questions about Medicare/Medicaid?
GarityAdvantage is pleased to welcome Theresa Gontarek from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield as she walks you through the most effective ways to sell to dual eligibles in Connecticut.
Some topics we’ll review:
- Eligibility – what are the differences between FBDE, QMB, MSP, LIS?
- How does someone apply for extra help?
- How to determine what level of extra help a client has
- Lead Sources: Find out where to find clients
- Grassroots marketing ideas
- Agent best practices and how to retain your client once you enroll them
When: Tuesday, April 30th, 2019
Registration starts: 9:15AM
Full Breakfast: 9:30AM
Time: 10:00AM – 12:00PM
Where: Four Points by Sheraton-Meriden
275 Research Parkway
Meriden, CT 06450
REGISTER
Need to contract with Anthem in CT? Get started here.
Contact Broker Support if you have any questions.