Medicare Connections News

News in this issue:

Join us for the Medicare Connections Conference – September 3rd. Register now.
Expect changes to Medicare Advantage / Prescription Drug Plans. We’ve seen more Medicare Advantage plans pull commissions.
Ancillary – HI, and DVH. Can make up for some lost commission from the PDP’s.

News in this issue:

AHIP 2026 is live! Get certified and save with the Aetna discount. Aetna Individual Medicare certification login.
Carrier Certifications now available – Visit our AEP resources tab for real-time updates and direct links.
2026 CMS commissions announced – Up tick of 10.8% for new and renewal/replacement policies. How will carriers respond to recent non-commissionable trends? Read more.
Don’t forget about ancillary products – With possible benefit cuts ahead, 2026 could see higher demand for gap-filling coverage.
When to expect 2026 first looks.

2026 Certification updates
Register now for the 2026 AEP Medicare Connections Conference
Bill would create Medicare 'Part E' option for public
Geisinger Gold Brokers, It’s the Info You Need Now | Broker Bulletin
Make Recovery Easier with GTL’s Outpatient Rider
PY2026 Updates & June Product Release
Physicians Mutual | Sales Incentive (through December 31, 2025)
6/26 From Social Security to Medicare, Life & Annuity Sales - Increasing Lead Flow, Appointments, and Sales
June Trainings from Physicians Mutual
Medicare Certification Training Opens 7/1/2025
7/7 Medicare Express Leads
7/8 Medicare Marketing: Organic Growth
7/10 Enroll here: Medicare dial leads
7/16 Devoted: Certification Lunch
7/25 More than Medicare with John Terry Lunch & Learn
8/4 Learn more about LifeSecure
8/12 Medicare Marketing: Retention

Urgent Notice: Changes to UPMC for Life Partnership
Geisinger | Important Changes to Medicare AEP Processes
Register now for the 2026 AEP Medicare Connections Conference
The Canadian Medstore | Pricing Guide + June / July Events
Four Changes to Medicare in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
AHIP's 2025 Medicare + Fraud, Waste and Abuse Training will no longer be available as of Thursday, June 19th
Physicians Mutual | Sales Incentive (through December 31, 2025)
6/26 From Social Security to Medicare, Life & Annuity Sales - Increasing Lead Flow, Appointments, and Sales
June Trainings from Physicians Mutual
7/7 Medicare Express Leads
7/8 Medicare Marketing: Organic Growth
7/16 Devoted: Certification Lunch
7/25 More than Medicare with John Terry Lunch & Learn
8/12 Medicare Marketing: Retention

Geisinger | Important Changes to Medicare AEP Processese
Register now for the 2026 AEP Medicare Connections Conference
ACE | 2025 Rate Adjustment
ACE | New Product Announcement
All-new New Era & Philadelphia American Life website!
Allstate | Important Update – Medicare Supplement Changes
Devoted Health Plans | Important reminder: Expansion market info and CMS compliance
Highmark | Important Highmark Medigap Updates: Effective July 1st
Highmark | Important Information: Heritage Valley Kennedy Hospital Closing June 30, 2025
Important Changes to Medicare AEP Processes
Justice Department Sues Big Medicare Insurers Alleging Kickbacks
New Era | Upcoming Florida Medicare Supplement Rate Adjustment
UnitedHealth Group Under Justice Department Investigation Over Potential Medicare Fraud, Report Says
Welcome to the New Medicare Interactive
Physicians Mutual | Sales Incentive (through December 31, 2025)
5/29 Discover Aflac Senior Ancillary + Exclusive Contest
7/8 Medicare Marketing: Organic Growth