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Alliant Member Termination Letters Due to CMS Compliance

Alliant Health Plans would like to share an important update regarding our process for sending termination letters to members, which may result in increased member inquiries to you.

Context:

The Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) required termination letters to be sent to members whose policies have been technically terminated, regardless of the reason or scenario. To comply with CMS regulations, our Eligibility and Billing Department began sending termination letters to affected members beginning In May 2024 with termination notices dating back to January 2024.

GeoBlue paper commission checks ending 8/1/2024

Effective August 1, 2024, GeoBlue® will no longer be issuing commissions via paper check. All payments will be made electronically through direct deposit. You can sign up for electronic payments by clicking the “View/Update Profile” link found in the upper left-hand side of the Agent Hub landing page and downloading the ACH form.

For assistance with payment set up, commissions statements or Agent Hub log-in help, contact the Partner Program Support Team. Please have your GeoBlue Agent number ready when contacting our team.

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United Home Adds Electronic Child Rider to eApp

United Home Life Insurance Company recently announced the implementation of the electronic child rider to their eApp.

CMS Hosts a Training for Agents for the 2025 Health Insurance Marketplace

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will host a registration and training process for new agents and brokers. The virtual training will include an overview, general Marketplace updates, and best practices and will be held on July 23 from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.

Ambetter Health Exiting New Mexico Marketplace for Plan Year 2025

For plan year 2025, Ambetter from Western Sky Community Care will not offer health insurance coverage on BeWell, the New Mexico Health Insurance Marketplace. Ambetter from Western Sky Community Care members will remain covered under their current plans until December 31, 2024, when their policies expire. 

HCSC Acquires Cigna's MA and Supplemental Benefits Business

Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Cigna's Medicare Advantage, Supplemental Benefits, Medicare Part D, and CareAllies businesses. Subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions, the transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2025.

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