Modernized Med Supp-eNewsletter

SMS Webinars Help Agents Prepare for Modernized Med Supp Plans

June is right around the corner. That's when your old plans will disappear, and the new plans will be all that's left.

  • Do you have a plan for what you'll sell?
  • Have you identified the most competitive Modernized plans in your area?
  • Are you confident you can explain Plan N's new co-pay structure to your clients?

SMS can help bring you up to speed with our Modernized Med Supp Webinar Series.

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Medicare Supplement

Meet Our Newest Carrier: GPM Life Med Supp

  • Great Rates
  • 20% Commissions
  • Modernized Plans
  • Now approved in Texas and 19 other states

See Rates, States and Outlines of Coverage here

Mutual eSignature Ready for Modernized Plan Sales
Mutual's eSignature platform now supports Modernized Med Supp plan sales. These capabilities do not extend to Plan M & N at this time. Learn more about paperless Med Supp sales with eSignature.

SMS Medicare Supplement Department: 1-877-888-9996

Medicare Advantage & Part D

Aetna Suspends Enrollments in MA & Part D Plans
Effective April 21st, 2010, Aetna is suspending new enrollments in and marketing for all of its Medicare Advantage and stand-alone Part D plans. Learn More

Live UnitedHealthcare® Training
Search by city and state for meetings in your area. Check back regularly for new training opportunities.

SMS Medicare Advantage Department: 1-877-645-0147

Annuities

Help Your Clients Lock-in Gains and Load-up on Peace of Mind
American National's (ANICO) Value-Lock 10 allows your clients the option to lock-in their interest earnings at any time during a 10-year period.

New Linked-Benefit Product: Total Living Coverage Annuity
Offer your clients the benefits and protections of an annuity and a long-term care policy in one product: Genworth's Total Living Coverage Annuity.

Get sales techniques to help you incorporate linked-benefit products in your practice. Download the white paper here: Linking LTCi & Annuities

SMS Annuity Department: 1-877-645-4939

Long-Term Care

11 Questions Your Clients Ask About LTCi
Your clients will likely ask these 11 Questions en route to making a decision on LTCi.

Free LTCi Partnership Training Now Available
Agents appointed with Mutual of Omaha can get their 4-hour Partnership renewal course or their 8-hour initial course for free. Learn how to get your FREE Partnership Training.

SMS LTC Department: 1-888-456-8884 Opt 4

Life Insurance

Spotlight on Underwriting: Mutual of Omaha's "Fit" Program
With Mutual’s Fit underwriting program, your clients don't have to be Olympic athletes to get a good rating. Check out these case studies.

Select-a-Steak Sales Contest
Add sizzle to your term sales with American General's Select-a-Steak Sales Contest. Learn More

SMS Life Department: 1-877-888-0166

Travel Insurance

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SMS Travel Department: 1-866-979-6753

In this eNewsletter:
Modernized Med Supp Webinars
GPM Life Medicare Supplement
Value-Lock 10 Annuity
11 Questions about LTCi
Aetna Suspends Enrollments
Mutual of Omaha's "Fit" Program
Select-a-Steak Sales Contest
New Linked Benefit Product: TLCA
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