OEP extended to 5/31/20 for every County in all 50 States
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Midlevel said:
According to Wellcare they have extended the OEP and other election periods people had from 1/20 to 3/13 for every County in America.
Incident Period: The incident period occurred on January 20, 2020. The declaration was announced on March 13, 2020.
Timeframe: Effective immediately, individuals meeting the requirements listed above can enroll, dis-enroll, or switch MAPD plans until May 31, 2020.
According to Wellcare they have extended the OEP and other election periods people had from 1/20 to 3/13 for every County in America.
Incident Period: The incident period occurred on January 20, 2020. The declaration was announced on March 13, 2020.
Timeframe: Effective immediately, individuals meeting the requirements listed above can enroll, dis-enroll, or switch MAPD plans until May 31, 2020.
JSmithPGH
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Does anyone have any additional info on this? I don't see any other carriers out there saying this nor can I find anything on CMS or Medicare.gov on extending election periods.
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WellCare: Update - Special Enrollment Period Declared for All 50 States
Declared Special Enrollment Period: COVID-19
Update to Enrollment Period Selection Below
Please be advised FEMA has declared that individual and public assistance is available to individuals impacted by COVID-19. This allows for a one-time Special Enrollment Period (SEP) for those affected by COVID-19, in the event they were unable to make an election during another qualifying election period. Please reference the following guidelines for the incident period. This SEP applies to all 50 states, all counties.
Who is Eligible:
This SEP opportunity will be available to beneficiaries who:
Impacted Counties: All 50 states, all counties
Incident Period: The incident period occurred on January 20, 2020. The declaration was announced on March 13, 2020.
Timeframe: Effective immediately, individuals meeting the requirements listed above can enroll, dis-enroll, or switch MAPD plans until May 31, 2020.
*Note: Eligible enrollments will be effective the first of the month after the application has been processed.
Reminders:
Agents can accept/submit an application by the beneficiary’s request through the following steps:
Please reference the Agent Memo regarding policy changes related to marketing after an educational event, and permissible SEP selections.
Declared Special Enrollment Period: COVID-19
Update to Enrollment Period Selection Below
Please be advised FEMA has declared that individual and public assistance is available to individuals impacted by COVID-19. This allows for a one-time Special Enrollment Period (SEP) for those affected by COVID-19, in the event they were unable to make an election during another qualifying election period. Please reference the following guidelines for the incident period. This SEP applies to all 50 states, all counties.
Who is Eligible:
This SEP opportunity will be available to beneficiaries who:
- Reside, or resided at the start of the incident period, in an area for which FEMA has declared an emergency or a major disaster and has designated affected counties as being eligible to apply for individual or public level assistance;
- Had another valid election period at the time of the incident period, and;
- Did not make an election during their other valid election period.
Impacted Counties: All 50 states, all counties
Incident Period: The incident period occurred on January 20, 2020. The declaration was announced on March 13, 2020.
Timeframe: Effective immediately, individuals meeting the requirements listed above can enroll, dis-enroll, or switch MAPD plans until May 31, 2020.
*Note: Eligible enrollments will be effective the first of the month after the application has been processed.
Reminders:
Agents can accept/submit an application by the beneficiary’s request through the following steps:
- Obtain a compliant Consent to Contact (C2C).
- Capture a compliant Scope of Appointment (SOA).
- Host a compliant 1:1 appointment.
- If the beneficiary is prepared to enroll, complete an application noting this SEP
- Online application: page 1
- Paper application: page 6
- Select Enrollment Period - Other, option 19, and write in “COVID-19” – WARNING! Only select one election type
Please reference the Agent Memo regarding policy changes related to marketing after an educational event, and permissible SEP selections.
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New SEP Approved by CMS
GS National Insurance
Dear Brokers & Partners,
Please click on the link to read the notice blast from Aetna regarding a new SEP approved by CMS. It is valid for four months, with the last allowed enrollment date being 8/1/2020.
Note that it DOES NOT ALLOW you the opportunity to proactively contact Medicare prospects for business.
New SEP Approved by CMS
GS National Insurance
Dear Brokers & Partners,
Please click on the link to read the notice blast from Aetna regarding a new SEP approved by CMS. It is valid for four months, with the last allowed enrollment date being 8/1/2020.
Note that it DOES NOT ALLOW you the opportunity to proactively contact Medicare prospects for business.
New SEP Approved by CMS
Humana is providing more conflicting information:
http://links.humana-email2.com/serv...ExODIyMjg3MzY5S0&j=MTY2NDcyNjE5NgS2&mt=1&rt=0
http://links.humana-email2.com/serv...ExODIyMjg3MzY5S0&j=MTY2NDcyNjE5NgS2&mt=1&rt=0
policywunk
Guru
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Oh boy I was looking forward to the Medicare Hotline TV Commercials giving it a rest after 4/1.
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RETRACTION NOTICE!
2020 Compliance Communication
RETRACTION NOTICE!
Attention: Medicare Agents
We are in unprecedented times. Humana recognizes the importance of communicating SEP guidance to our sales agents and working closely with CMS to ensure accuracy and timeliness. On March 27, 2020 we issued guidance that an SEP was available in certain areas where a Major Disaster has been declared on the FEMA website.
CMS has advised that at this time, there is no SEP in effect for the Covid-19 Pandemic. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused and assure you we are working very closely with our regulatory partners to keep you informed during this uncertain time.
2020 Compliance Communication
RETRACTION NOTICE!
Attention: Medicare Agents
We are in unprecedented times. Humana recognizes the importance of communicating SEP guidance to our sales agents and working closely with CMS to ensure accuracy and timeliness. On March 27, 2020 we issued guidance that an SEP was available in certain areas where a Major Disaster has been declared on the FEMA website.
CMS has advised that at this time, there is no SEP in effect for the Covid-19 Pandemic. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused and assure you we are working very closely with our regulatory partners to keep you informed during this uncertain time.
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