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Aetna increasing household discount!

Posted on June 9, 2015 by - Medicare, Medicare Supplement, Retirement Planning, Social Security

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logofinal black bagrMedicare Supplement Household Discount Increasing to 7% in OH

Aetna will increase the household discount from 5% to 7% on Medicare Supplement plans issued in Ohio effective June 15, 2015.

No action needed to get the higher discount

Eligible applicants and existing policyholders will receive the increased household discount.

  • For new business, the 7% household discount will apply to new applications written on or after June 15, 2015. All pending applications that qualify for the discount will be issued at the new 7% discounted rate.
  • For existing policies issued with an effective date of July 1, 2015 or later (with premiums already paid AND where eligibility for the household discount was provided on the application), AHLIC will issue a new policy, which will include the higher household discount.
  • All other policyholders who previously received the 5% household discount will automatically receive the 7% household discount on their future premium that have a premium due date of June 15, 2015 or later.

Excess premiums, if any, will be applied to the policyholder’s future premiums.

Is your Medicare Supplement currently with Aetna?  They are offering great rates in addition to this additional discount.  Call our office today (937-492-8800) to see if you might be able to save money with Aetna and Seniormark. 

Medicare Supplement Policyholder Alert!

Posted on March 10, 2015 by - Uncategorized

postcard33Have you received this postcard in the mail?  Is it coming from Medicare?  Is it important information?  It does say, “REGISTERED DOCUMENT – DO NOT DESTROY.”  The truth is this is just a solicitation for insurance, and if you mail in the return postcard you are sure to get a call from an insurance agent, or worse yet a knock on your front door.  The unfortunate truth is we now live in a world of information overload and everyone is vying for your attention…yes, even me.  And in the world of Medicare, some lead companies resort to making the older population believe their mailing is more than it is.

If you look closely at the small print at the bottom you will read, “This information is not affiliated or endorsed by government agencies or the federal Medicare program.  You may be contacted by an insurance licensed representative.”  This disclaimer language is a sure sign that the mailing is a solicitation as it is required by Medicare.  I am not judging those who use these postcards to drum up business, in fact these cards are completely compliant with current regulations.  I just believe there is a better way…honesty!

Why can’t we replace the words, “REGISTERED DOCUMENT – DO NOT DESTROY” with, “THIS IS NOT A REGISTERED DOCUMENT – DESTROY IF YOU WANT…BUT IF YOU DO, OUR AGENCY WON’T BE ABLE TO HELP YOU!”  Why can’t we just get back to letting people know we are here to help when they need it.

Here is a great example:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrmYLo3tMA8