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May Integrity Webinars
Join any or all of these upcoming Integrity webinars! Never Miss an Update by Updating Your Contact Preferences and Following Us on Social Media!
Clear Spring Health Exits The Medicare Advantage Market
The following is an important update from the Clear Spring Health team: Clear Spring Health will be exiting the Medicare Advantage market as of June 1, 2026. Please notify any
How an FMO Can Help You Grow Your Business
In the insurance industry, growth comes from having the right partnership behind you. For agents, aligning with the right Field Marketing Organization (FMO) can mean the difference between managing a
Important HealthSpring Commission Updates
HealthSpring has released an important commission update. It reads as follows. At Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC), we are focused on offering long-term stability to our HealthSpring Medicare Advantage members.
Humana Updates to the Arizona Market
Humana has updates that may impact you as an Arizona Agent. Humana sent an email notifying brokers of the change from the Enhanced household discount, commonly known as the roommate
Cross-Selling Made Simple, An Integrity Webinar
Cross-Selling, Made Simple! We are breaking down how agents can sell more by making every client conversation an opportunity to expand their book of business. You won’t want to miss this
New Mexico’s New Sales Director Jessica Rivera
We’re excited to announce a new addition to the Fidelis Consultants team! Please join us in welcoming Jessica Rivera as our new Sales Director supporting New Mexico. Jessica is a proud New Mexico native,
Watch The Recording Of Integrity’s Final Rule Webinar!
Did you miss Integrity’s recent webinar, Key Takeaways from CMS’s 2027 Medicare Advantage & Part D Final Rule? Watch the recording here! Never Miss an Update by Updating Your Contact
Growth In Fixed Annuities
LIMRA has announced that fixed index annuities are playing a major role in consumer demand for protection-focused solutions. Per LIMRA: “Fourth quarter fixed indexed annuity (FIA) sales improved 8% year
Update To Agent Commission For Select AZ Plans
Arizona Agents! We are sharing an upcoming change to sales agent commission. No sales agent commission will be paid for applications written on or after April 1, 2026 for the
Key Takeaways from CMS’s 2027 Medicare Advantage & Part D Final Rule
Join Integrity experts for an in-depth webinar designed to help MA and Part D stakeholders understand what’s changing, why it matters, and how to prepare. They’ll break down the most impactful
New Mexico Hemotology Oncology Specialist Network with SCAN
Effective 2/1/26, SCAN now has the New Mexico Hematology Oncology specialist network, unlocking unprecedented access across the board. This is a huge opportunity to grow your business with SCAN Health
UnitedHealthcare Medicaid Updates For The New Mexico Market
New Mexico Agents, you’re invited! Join UnitedHealthcare for a virtual session of the New Mexico Medicaid Updates and Alignment Process presentation. Learn about the value of alignment, the State of
Automatic Scheduling is Live in IntegrityCONNECT
Automatic Scheduling is live in IntegrityCONNECT®, making it easier than ever to get appointments on the calendar with clients! Why Agents Will Love It: Automatic Scheduling: one email to multiple
April Integrity Webinars
Join any or all of these informative Integrity webinars for the month of April! Never Miss an Update by Updating Your Contact Preferences and Following Us on Social Media!
2027 Devoted Expansion, Registration Now Open
We are excited to announce that Devoted is expanding their state offerings for the Plan Year 2027. They will be expanding into the following states: Connecticut, Maine, Michigan, Nevada, New
CMS Disenrollment Notice
CMS has reported an issue in the MARx system involving incorrect Medicare Part A and/or Part B entitlement data, resulting in some Medicare Advantage (MA) and Prescription Drug Plan (PDP)
Turning Provider Relationships into Medicare Referrals | Webinar with Anna Patrick
Learn how Provider Marketing partnerships with providers and medical groups drive Medicare referrals and long‑term retention. In this session, you’ll explore how to start effective provider outreach, what value agents
BCBS Arizona Medicare Advantage Network Change
We want to make you aware of an upcoming BCBS AZ Medicare Advantage network change. BCBS AZ has shared that Banner‑employed PCPs will be out of network effective 7/1. Approximately
HealthSpring’s Spring 2026 Marketing Collateral
HealthSpring has a new selection of Sales & Marketing Collateral designed to help generate leads. Check out the options below and learn how to access their sales collateral through their
IntegrityCONNECT Latest Enhancements
Check out these new additions to IntegrityCONNECT! Access IntegrityCONNECT here! Email Confirmations: Now, when a client signs an application by email or text, the agent will receive an email confirmation.
Wellcare Plan Action Effective March 6th!
Communication was sent out by Wellcare recently that outlined a new series of Plan Actions for 2026 product. The list of 27 impacted plans is below. All of these plans
Humana Changes To Medicare Commission Schedule
Humana will be implementing changes to the Medicare Commission Schedule as part of the 2026 Producer Partnership Plan (PPP) for Individual Medicare, Medicare Supplement, Dental and Vision Products for policies
March Agent Webinars From Integrity
Check out these Integrity webinars for the month of March! Never Miss an Update by Updating Your Contact Preferences and Following Us on Social Media!
Mutual of Omaha Increased Med Supp Cash Bonus
Mutual of Omaha has increased the cash bonus for Med Supp applications. Starting March 1 through June 30, 2026, the broker bonus payout on underwritten Medicare supplement applications has increased
HealthSpring’s 2026 MAPD Map Grid
Check out HealthSpring’s 2026 MAPD Map Grid! Click here to access! Never Miss an Update by Updating Your Contact Preferences and Following Us on Social Media!
Proposed Part D Rules
Medicare Rights is urging CMS to rethink several parts of the 2027 MA and Part D proposed rule, warning that many changes would weaken beneficiary protections. While the rule includes
Medicare Part D GLP-1 Use
Medicare Part D use of GLP‑1 drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro has surged, with Ozempic alone jumping from under 150,000 users in 2019 to 2 million in 2024. Spending has
HealthSpring’s 2026 Focus Market Ranking
Check out HealthSpring’s 2026 focus market ranking. They are each ranked by production and the top 2 plans with the percentage of market production for each. Never Miss an
Carrier and Contracting Updates
Contracting updates from the Fidelis Contracting team. Humana is not currently onboarding new contracts. Wellcare will allow agencies to contract starting April 1st, 2026. Ambetter ACA and BCBS AZ ACA,
Ten Minute Mondays with Prudential Annuities
Prudential Annuities is now offering Ten Minute Mondays, short-style webinars available to all agents. Held every second Monday of the month at 2 PM ET, every session will highlight a fresh new
February Integrity Agent Webinars
Check out one or all of these amazing Integrity Webinars! Never Miss an Update by Updating Your Contact Preferences and Following Us on Social Media!
IntegrityCONNECT Quoting Tools For Fully Underwritten Term Products
IntegrityCONNECT is a powerful, all-in-one solution. You can sign in once to compare, quote, and apply Fully Underwritten Term Products for your clients! You can also: Quote and apply a
ManhattanLife Increased Life Rate For 2026
There have been changes in Life Rates for the following states: North Carolina, North Dakota, California, Arizona, and Illinois. Click any of the links below to view the rate changes
IntegrityCONNECT Now Offering Exclusive OEP Templates
Agents can now get access to OEP Templates and more when they sign up for IntegrityCONNECT! Link to access the portal: https://integrity.com/agents/ Never Miss an Update by Updating Your Contact
HealthSpring’s Tips To Staying Compliant This OEP
HealthSpring has released their best tips for agents to stay compliant this OEP. What Agents Can Do During OEP: Market to age-ins who have not yet made an enrollment decision.
Devoted Health Risk Assessments Update
Effective 3/1/26, Devoted will no longer pay $50 for non-SNP Health Risk Assessments (HRA). For applications written on 3/1/26 or later, Devoted will pay $50 only for HRAs completed for
Humana: Review Your C-SNP Members’ Enrollment Status
How to Verify VCC Forms in Your Book of Business 1. Go to the My Humana Business Center Click “View All Customers.” 2. Open the Reports Section Select “Reports.” Then
IntegrityCONNECT Resources
IntegrityCONNECT is a powerful way for your agents to manage their daily business workflows, and there are even more Exclusive Integrity Benefits now available! With IntegrityCONNECT, agents get: An Agent-personalized
Sales Structure Update for BCBS of New Mexico
We would like to inform you of an update to the Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico sales team structure for the State of New Mexico. Effective immediately, Edward
Upcoming Carrier Events For The New Mexico Market
New Mexico Agents! Check out these local carrier events!
Upcoming Healthspring Events For New Mexico Agents
New Mexico Agents, don’t miss these upcoming HealthSpring Events! HSB How to Submit HSB Product Applications on Express App Feb 10th: https://tinyurl.com/7r9nemnd OEP For MA Brokers Feb 13th: https://tinyurl.com/3hzwa238 Feb
Federal Launch of the TrumpRx Prescription Savings Program
The Federal Government has announced the launch of TrumpRx, a program to lower prescription costs for Americans. You can view more details around the launch of this website at TrumpRX.gov.
Don’t Miss Our February National Webinar!
Don’t miss our February National Webinar, Building a Brand for Agents, designed to walk through the essential pieces every agent should have in place and how Fidelis can support you
Check Out Our Updated 2026 Agent Marketing Hub!
Check out the new Fidelis Agents Marking Hub, updated for 2026! What’s new: Fully updated and CMS-compliant templates for 2026. Fresh designs that are eye-catching and easy to personalize. More
BCBS Announces Key Changes to GI Med Supp Commissions in Select States
Blue Cross Blue Shield (HCSC plans in IL, MT, NM, OK, and TX) has confirmed they are paying full commissions on Guaranteed Issue (GI) Medicare Supplement business. Key Points for
Hosting A Compliant And Successful Appointment
Whether you’re meeting one-on-one with a client or presenting to a group, hosting an appointment is one of the most important responsibilities you’ll have as an agent. These meetings allow
How Medicare Agents Can Attract More Clients During Annual Enrollment Period
The Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is a busy time of year for Medicare agents. With 53 days to reach prospects and serve your existing clients, standing out in a crowded
The Importance Of Continuing Education And Certification For Insurance Agents
In the ever-changing world of healthcare – specifically, Medicare –continuing learning and annual certification is essential. To be the best agent for your clients, it’s important to engage in continuing