SMS in 60

This week we take a quick look at home health care policies and Plan F vs. Plan G

Medicare Income Limits

Can your client get help paying for their Part B premium?

Dont forget about programs that might help. They may need to apply if they meet the following requirements:

Medicare Savings Program 2013 Income Limits

Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB) Program

Individual monthly income limit*
$1169

Married couple monthly income limit*
$1571

Program helps pay for:
Part B premiums only

Qualifying Individual (QI) Program

Individual monthly income limit*
$1313

Married couple monthly income limit*
$1765

Program helps pay for:
Part B premiums only

Resource limits for the QMB, SLMB, and QI Medicare Savings Programs are $7,080 for one person and $10,620 for a married couple.

Go to http://www.medicare.gov/your-medicare-costs/help-paying-costs/medicare-savings-program/medicare-savings-programs.html for more information.

Plan G

Mutual of Omaha has some sales idea for selling Medicare Supplement Plan G.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW

Silver Scripts 2014

Silver Scripts lifted their sanctions imposed on the company.  You can now view Silver Script Part D plans on Medicare.gov.

Check out their SilverScript Choice plan with a monthly premium of $33.80 in all regions (except Alaska) with no deductible, $0 co-pay for Tier 1 at preferred retail & mail pharmacies. 

Need more info?  Call SMS @ 1-800-689-2800

New Hospital Indemnity Plan Coming!

Medico's New Hospital Indemnity is coming March 1st to the following states: 

Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, Texas and Wisconsin. 

More details coming soon!  Great for your Medicare clients who have Medicare Advantage plans!

Calling Your Prospects Back

2014 UHC Producer Handbook

UHC Producer handbooks for AARP Medicare supplement plans are now available for the following states:

• Missouri
• Nebraska
• Nevada
• New York

Other states are still available as well.

CLICK HER FOR THE ANNOUNCEMENT & MORE INFO FROM UHC