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[insurance0707]

I just heard that we may be able to write Med supp's and Med Advantage online. Norvax and quoteit are 2 different services that are negoitiating with the insurance companies. Wellpoint is already onboard with quoteit it looks like.. It looks like Norvax is talking to Humana, all the Blue's and other Med supp companies.

This could be interesting. I didn't think it was fair that people could sign up online for Medicare advantage through Medicare or through the companies directly leaving the agent with no way to write online. Also, people can sign up already for health insurance if you're under 65, I don't see why they couldn't sign up for a med supp also.

I think it's about time they did this

[insurance0707]

Here's the link I found for Quoteit/Wellpoint After reading it again, it sounds like they're offering quotes online. It doesn't mention enrolling online. When I spoke to Norvax, they said it would be quoting and enrolling online. Anyone else heard about this???

Here's the link on Quoteit/Wellpoint

Quotit Corporation

[sman]

Originally Posted by insurance0707

I just heard that we may be able to write Med supp's and Med Advantage online. Norvax and quoteit are 2 different services that are negoitiating with the insurance companies. Wellpoint is already onboard with quoteit it looks like.. It looks like Norvax is talking to Humana, all the Blue's and other Med supp companies.

This could be interesting. I didn't think it was fair that people could sign up online for Medicare advantage through Medicare or through the companies directly leaving the agent with no way to write online. Also, people can sign up already for health insurance if you're under 65, I don't see why they couldn't sign up for a med supp also.

I think it's about time they did this

I'm already enrolling Med Supps online. Don't know if we'll ever see MA's online though.

[GreenSky]

Originally Posted by sman

I'm already enrolling Med Supps online. Don't know if we'll ever see MA's online though.

I have enrolled MA plans on-line with 4 carriers so far and I'm certain there are more.

Rick

[insurance0707]

Rick & sman....what carriers are you enrolling online?

[GreenSky]

Originally Posted by insurance0707

Rick & sman....what carriers are you enrolling online?

1) Aetna (altho they don't encourage this)
2) Pyramid (haven't used them since Jan)
3) Health Net of CA
4) Anthem Blue Cross (CA)

Rick

[insurance0707]

You can enroll Blue Cross MAPD's online but the agent doesn't get credit. I had a few colleagues that wrote quite a few that way because Blue Cross said we could but then they found out that they get no credit for it. Blue Cross should have mentioned that part!

[GreenSky]

Originally Posted by insurance0707

You can enroll Blue Cross MAPD's online but the agent doesn't get credit. I had a few colleagues that wrote quite a few that way because Blue Cross said we could but then they found out that they get no credit for it. Blue Cross should have mentioned that part!

They sure seemed to pay me for the one case I submitted.

Forgot that I was able to write Humana MA plans on-line as well.

Rick

[sman]

Originally Posted by GreenSky

I have enrolled MA plans on-line with 4 carriers so far and I'm certain there are more.

Rick

I was able to enroll MA's online for the 2006 & 2007 enrollment years. However, most of the carriers that I deal with here in Georgia don't allow it anymore (Coventry, Aetna, Humana, Blue Cross, Secure Horizons, Today's Options). If you're able to do them out in California, that's great.

[senior-advisor-indiana]

I enrolled clients with Todays Options online for the 08 season.

[Bob_The_Insurance_Guy]

I've only done one online, and that was Humana. Got credit and paid for it on time.

I do believe the more history Medicare Advantage Plans have behind them, here in Georgia, the more apt they are to have online capabilities. Of course, some companies will try to if you submit online. BUT, I've had no problems yet.

[insurance0707]

I'm interested in the Medicare supplements online !

[InsuranceJosh]

Originally Posted by insurance0707

I'm interested in the Medicare supplements online !

Most of my Medicare supplements are sold online.

[insurance0707]

What companies are you using in NC online InsuranceJosh? I'm having a hard time finding MI Med supp companies online. I'm hoping that will change soon.

[InsuranceJosh]

Originally Posted by insurance0707

What companies are you using in NC online InsuranceJosh? I'm having a hard time finding MI Med supp companies online. I'm hoping that will change soon.

All the Great American Co's are online now. I dont know who would be the best in MI. Just call the TX home office and see who has good rates in your state.

If you call UTA then they should help you.

United Teacher Associates Insurance Company

[insurance0707]

Thanks, I'm licensed with them, I'll check it out. Do they provide you with your own site to enroll them online or is it one of those things where you can email them the app?

[midwestbroker]

Looking at a mature market, like Kansas City, not a lot of people enroll online. By mature market, I mean that MA plans have been here for 10+ years.

Now that MA plans are more popular and more plans are available, people want guidance. Most that I have talked to want a live agent to walk them through it.

Look at the P&C world. They can enroll over the phone / online, but there are still a ton of agents out there.

[insurance0707]

Midwestbroker....yes, you are right. Most people like to have an agent explain the products to them and look at the actual brochures. However, there are some people that get online and do their research and sign up online. I'm seeing more and more seniors online. I get most of my customers from internet leads. It would be nice if I could direct them to a website also.

[InsuranceJosh]

They have an agent website that you send it thur.

[insurance0707]

I looked into it, it looks like you email them the app. Do you have an actual site that you use or do you just email the app?