Aetna

How to Leverage Social Media in Your Medicare Strategy

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Did you know? 41% of Facebook users are 65+.

Aetna Social Media Training

Have you ever wondered if having a social media presence was important for your business? The simple answer is yes. According to Pew Research’s most recent social media fact sheet, 69% of adults between 50-64 and 40% of those over 65 use social media. Perhaps more interestingly, 41% of Facebook users are 65+.

Join us for an in-depth analysis of the social media strategies working for Medicare brokers today with Tracey Goulet and Lisa O’Hara of Aetna and Jeanette Natale of GarityAdvantage. You’ll learn how to reach and connect with these prospects to generate your own leads and grow your business.

Our Social Media Webcast Will Cover:
  • The different kinds of social media platforms available
  • What the different social media channels are used for
  • Tips on how to create and manage a Facebook business page
  • Key compliance do’s and don’ts you need to know

Leveraging Social Media for Medicare

Tuesday, April 20, 11:00AM-12:30PM EDT
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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, a virtual enrollment platform, 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.

Questions? Contact your sales team.

Jeanette Natale
Senior Territory Manager, CT
800-234-9488
Email

Cassandra Lamb
Sales Support Specialist
800-234-9488
Email

GarityAdvantage Agencies
800-234-9488

Webcast: The Ins and Outs of Aetna DSNP in CT

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Learn how to save your clients money

Aetna Webcast

Join GarityAdvantage CT Territory Manager, Jeanette Natale and Aetna Medicare Broker Managers, Tracey Goulet and Lisa O’Hara, for an informative training on the ins and outs of Aetna DSNP in CT.

Learn how you can save your clients money on benefits like:

Hospital

Doctor & hospital visits

Eyeglasses

Contacts & eyeglasses coverage

Prescriptions

Prescription drug & OTC coverage

Dental

Dental services coverage and more!

Webcast: The Ins and Outs of Aetna DSNP in CT

Tuesday, March 2nd, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
REGISTER

Contact your Territory Team at GarityAdvantage if you have any questions:

Jeanette Natale

Jeanette Natale
Territory Manager, CT
800-234-9488
Email

Cassandra Lamb

Cassandra Lamb
Sales Support Specialist
800-234-9488
Email

WHY GarityAdvantage?

GarityAdvantage is 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, agent dashboard, CRM and our Medicare-Select-a-Plan 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!
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Webcast: Ascend Refresher with Aetna

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Aetna carrier reps will guide you through the app

Aetna Webcast

Join GarityAdvantage CT Territory Manager, Jeanette Natale and Aetna Medicare Broker Managers, Tracey Goulet and Lisa O’Hara, for a refresher on using Aetna’s Ascend (Virtual Sales Office) App.

The Ascend app is the electronic enrollment tool for Aetna Medicare plans (MA/MAPD) and SilverScript PDP products. This tool has a number of exciting new features and expanded capabilities — giving you even more reasons to use it. Plus, it’s now compatible with more devices!

Why use Ascend?
  • Shorten the sales cycle: You can see more clients and complete more compliant enrollments in less time
  • It’s got everything you need: From the sales presentation to the enrollment application, all in one spot
  • More ways to enroll: With new features built into Ascend, you can enroll clients by phone or online with e-kits

Learn about these enhancements:

Aetna Webcast

Webcast: Ascend Refresher with Aetna

Tuesday, February 2nd, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
REGISTER

Contact your Territory Manager at GarityAdvantage if you have any questions:

Jeanette Natale
Territory Manager, CT
800-234-9488
Email

Cassandra Lamb
Sales Support Specialist
800-234-9488
Email

 

Virtual Coffee & Chat with Aetna’s New Massachusetts Rep

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Join us December 15th


Aetna Webcast

Meet your New Aetna Broker Manager for Massachusetts – Sandra Villalba! Join us for a Virtual Coffee & Chat on Tuesday December 15th at 10am.

We’ll do a quick benefits overview
of Aetna Plans for 2021 in Massachusetts, discuss the best ways to tackle the upcoming OEP, and talk about client retention strategies to keep your members happy and healthy throughout the year!

We want to hear from you!

Weigh in on your opinions of the plans from your busy AEP – we want your feedback! It’s never too early to start planning for SEP 2021!  Let’s chat about new ideas and ways to connect with people and earn new sales…

Join the Live Chat:


Tuesday, December 15th

10AM – 11AM

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Sandra Villalba

Medicare Broker Manager
Massachusetts Market
at Aetna

REGISTER TODAY!

NEW to Medicare? Need Kits? Mark your calendar for a quick stop.

Talk to Sandra about how she can help you grow your business with Aetna!
Come meet Sandra in-person for a quick meet and greet. Chat with your new rep and pick up kits at these drop-in style events scheduled in the days after the webcast.

Wednesday,  December 16th
10AM – 12PM

Panera Bread
70 Worcester-Providence Tpke
Millbury, MA 01527

Thursday,  December 17th
10AM – 12PM

Starbucks
240 Andover Street
Peabody, MA 01960

Friday,  December 18th
10AM – 12PM

Smoosh Smoothie and Juice Bar
254 Church St., #4
Pembroke, MA  02359

If you have any questions about the webcast or would like to submit a question in advance, drop me a line prior to December 10th.

Best Regards,
Jane Feit
Territory Manager
jfeit@garityadvantage.com

800-234-9488 x1471

 

Aetna Med Supp – 14% Discount in RI

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Have you heard the news? Accendo Insurance Company (ACC), part of the CVS Health® family of companies and Aetna affiliate, is now offering new Medicare Supplement plans with a 14% household premium discount in Rhode Island! See details below.

If you’re already contracted with Aetna Senior Supplemental Insurance, you don’t need to fill out any additional contracting forms in order to sell ACC Medicare Supplement plans, as your existing contract will apply.

If you are not contracted to sell Aetna Medicare Supplement, you may request your contracting here.

REQUEST CONTRACTING

It's Easy to Start Selling

Have you heard the news? Accendo Insurance Company (ACC), part of the CVS Health® family of companies and Aetna affiliate, is now offering new Medicare Supplement plans with a 14% household premium discount in Rhode Island! See details below.

If you’re already contracted with Aetna Senior Supplemental Insurance, you don’t need to fill out any additional contracting forms in order to sell ACC Medicare Supplement plans, as your existing contract will apply.

If you are not contracted to sell Aetna Medicare Supplement, you may request your contracting here.

View competitive new rates
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Ready to submit an application? You can use the Aetna Quote & Enroll online application tool.

If you prefer to have paper materials, you can order state-specific sales materials here. Navigate to your desired state, select “Enrollment kits for paper submission,” then look for “Accendo Insurance Company” in the list of available options.

Note: ACC Medicare Supplement is not replacing the existing entities in this state, but will be an additional option available to you and your clients.

Aetna’s 5-Star Plan in Maine is HOT!

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Have you heard the news???
Aetna Medicare Value HMO is now a 5-Star Plan!
That means year-round sales for you!

CMS has released 2020 star ratings for Medicare Advantage plans and the Aetna Medicare Value Plan in Maine has achieved 5 Stars, the highest possible rating!

This rating reflects the commitment Aetna has made to the Medicare-eligible population in Maine to provide them with exceptional benefits and services they need to stay healthy.
When it comes to your clients’ health, you want the best health plan possible. Some of the key features of the plan include:

    • $0 premium in Southern and Mid-Maine counties
    • $0 annual medical deductible
    • Low PCP and Specialist Co-pays
    • Annual Allowance for comprehensive & preventive dental services
    • $50 per quarter for OTC items
    • SilverSneakers fitness benefit
    • Travel Advantage benefit and more!

5-Star Special Enrollment Period

Having a 5-Star plan opens new doors to your selling efforts throughout the year. Click here to learn how and when you can offer the Aetna Medicare Value Plan before, during and after AEP!

5 Star Special Enrollment Period Guideline

Download the 2020 Star Ratings sheet and insert into your enrollment kits and offer this plan today!

2020 Star Ratings Sheet

As a broker in the Maine market, you need to have

Aetna as part of your Medicare Advantage portfolio.

New to Aetna?

Get Contracted

Contracted with Aetna through another FMO?

Move to Garity

GarityAdvantage is the largest Medicare FMO in New England and can offer you the personal service and tools you need to succeed, from targeted product and sales training, to best-in-class marketing services (including our $1,000 co-op marketing program) to free leads during AEP and exceptional support throughout the year. Our brokers are paid full commissions directly by the carriers and own their renewals. Let us help you succeed!

Aetna Georgia

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Aetna Georgia

Aetna is hitting their stride this AEP with a Medicare Advantage plan that offers more benefits to seniors than ever before. If you are not currently selling Aetna, you should consider getting on board as soon as possible!

Features and Benefits of their 2019 plans include:
 
  • 14 New Expansion Counties, Plans in 101 total counties
  • Zero Premium Essential PPO plan (celebrating its 12th year) now in over 60 counties
  • Low Co-pays: $5 PCP, $35 Specialists, $285/days 1-7
  • Post-Acute Meals: 14 delivered to your home, after hospital stay
  • Up to $60 quarterly OTC Benefit
  • $0 Tier 1 drugs, up to 90 via mail order
  • Robust Comprehensive Dental allowance–up to $1500 and includes dentures and implants
  • $250 Eye-wear allowance
  • Zero cost life station personal response system with fall detection on select plans
  • Silver Sneakers at zero cost
  • Traveler Portability on ALL Aetna plans
Request a Contract

Never Go It Alone

Every journey needs a good navigator. The team at GarityAdvantage is now here in Georgia and will help guide your path to success. We partner with you, every step of the way, including:
  • Contracting and certification
  • Product and sales training
  • Marketing and lead generation
  • Application submission and processing
  • Commission tracking and payment
And, with local leadership, to guide that process, you won’t be left alone and without a compass.
Contact me today to learn more about how we can help you achieve your day to day goals and your long term success OR request contracting here for Aetna or one of the many carriers we represent.
 
Bob Mager
Director of Sales, GA & Southeast Region
GarityAdvantage Agency
678-920-0633
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Aetna Expansion in Massachusetts [Local Meeting]

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Aetna Expansion

Please join GarityAdvantage Agencies and your local Aetna representative at an informational meeting to learn about proposed benefits and the expansion in Massachusetts for 2018.

GarityAdvantage Agencies is the largest National Field Marketing Organization in New England. We are experts on the Senior Market and ready to provide you with all that you need to be successful. Come meet us on July 25th to find out more about the Aetna Expansion and what we can do for you.

Aetna Expansion Meeting

Register Today – limited seating

Tuesday, July 25th, 10AM-12PM
Courtyard Boston Foxborough/Mansfield
35 Foxborough Boulevard, Foxborough, MA 02035

 

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GarityAdvantage Agencies
800-234-9488

News

Coming to NC for 2014: NEW Medicare Advantage Plan

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Aetna Medicare Advantage is coming to North CarolinaAetna Medicare Advantage is coming to North Carolina! New Plans filed for 2014

  • Strong Network
  • $0 Premium
  • $0 co-pays for Select Care Tier drugs that help manage diabetes
  • No cost fitness facility membership
  • Free transportation to and from doctor appointments
  • In network coverage that travels with member

Click for Instant Access

to Aetna’s 2014 First Look at Individual Medicare Advantage Product Offering.