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Originally Posted by Russ Can't write Gerber Life in Florida until July 1st, 2010. I could be dead by then. I just checked and the ...


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Old 09-09-2009, 04:19 PM   #21
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Originally Posted by Russ View Post
Can't write Gerber Life in Florida until July 1st, 2010.
I could be dead by then.

I just checked and the information I received is no later than 1/1/10, very possibly sooner.

Interesting.
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Old 09-09-2009, 07:14 PM   #22
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Originally Posted by Frank Stastny View Post
I just checked and the information I received is no later than 1/1/10, very possibly sooner.

Interesting.
Gentleman at Precision Insurance Marketing told me July 1st, 2010. The reason I called them is I didn't see Florida listed as a state on the commission schedule. I asked him specifically at least twice and that's what he told me. He took my name and # and told me he would be in touch when he heard more about Florida.
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Old 09-09-2009, 10:40 PM   #23
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Originally Posted by The Brokerage Resource View Post
Make sure you compare apples to apples, in a lot of states they are marketing the Select rates (network based) not the "see any medicare provider" rates.
Good point. Most seniors would rather pay a Select premium over a "co-pay" M or N.

Florida will be January 1st. Hang in there Russ!
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Old 09-10-2009, 12:01 AM   #24
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What is the select plan? Is it only what hospitals they can go to?

I know select is cheaper. It does not always mean it is worth it. I want to do what is best for my client.
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Old 09-10-2009, 09:21 AM   #25
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Originally Posted by Russ View Post
Gentleman at Precision Insurance Marketing told me July 1st, 2010. The reason I called them is I didn't see Florida listed as a state on the commission schedule. I asked him specifically at least twice and that's what he told me. He took my name and # and told me he would be in touch when he heard more about Florida.
He mis-spoke or you misunderstod. I'm an agent in Florida under Precision for other products. They have notified me several times, as Frank has stated, that the scheduled date is 1-1-10.
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Old 09-10-2009, 12:01 PM   #26
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Originally Posted by Tampa Teddy View Post
He mis-spoke or you misunderstod. I'm an agent in Florida under Precision for other products. They have notified me several times, as Frank has stated, that the scheduled date is 1-1-10.
I didn't misunderstand. That's what he told me. I'll call them and see what I'm told this time.

EDIT>>> I just talked with him and he said January 1st, 2010. I could have sworn he told me July 1st, 2010. I stand corrected....good news.

Maybe I need a vacation.

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Originally Posted by Russ View Post

Maybe I need a vacation.


You're an insurance agent. You only work six hours a day for three days per week, right.
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Old 09-10-2009, 12:36 PM   #28
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You're an insurance agent. You only work six hours a day for three days per week, right.


I wish.
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I wish.
I know what you mean. Working the occasional Thursday is a bummer. And truth be told... I hang around the office a bit more than six hours. Sometimes... even eight.
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Med select = preferred hospitals. You must go to the med select hospital for scheduled procedures or you pay the hospital deductible. Emergencies you can still go anywhere. This may not be the best option for seniors that travel or have homes in two states.
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Originally Posted by walleyeb1 View Post
med select = preferred hospitals. You must go to the med select hospital for scheduled procedures or you pay the hospital deductible. Emergencies you can still go anywhere. This may not be the best option for seniors that travel or have homes in two states.
You're correct. Select plans can also have doctors (providers) in addition to hospital provider choices. And for the ~ 30 buck$ a month savings some people are OK with that. Some plans have hospital networks in two states. It seems to work very well for some seniors.
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Originally Posted by MedSuppPro View Post
You're correct. Select plans can also have doctors (providers) in addition to hospital provider choices. And for the ~ 30 buck$ a month savings some people are OK with that. Some plans have hospital networks in two states. It seems to work very well for some seniors.

This is why I am asking about Gerber. Will it be hospitals only for Gerber?
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Old 09-11-2009, 01:27 PM   #33
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This is why I am asking about Gerber. Will it be hospitals only for Gerber?
Not at all.. Any doctor / Any hospital UNLESS you get on their select plan. If you're on the regular plan - the world is your oyster.
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Originally Posted by Daytona_Guy View Post
Not at all.. Any doctor / Any hospital UNLESS you get on their select plan. If you're on the regular plan - the world is your oyster.

I was only asking about the select plan. What is gerbers Select? Hospital and doctor?
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[COLOR=black]From what I hear The Gerber deal is an Amerilife exclusive so anyone pushing it is ultimately going through them. Anyone heard differently?[/COLOR]
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[COLOR=black]From what I hear The Gerber deal is an Amerilife exclusive so anyone pushing it is ultimately going through them. Anyone heard differently?[/COLOR]
Yes, this is through Amerilife. They have the exclusive.
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Old 09-12-2009, 07:22 PM   #37
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Originally Posted by medicarebenefitsdirect View Post
Yes, this is through Amerilife. They have the exclusive.
NO THEY DON'T! You can contract thru them or any of 4 other FMO's. You may want to speak with some that don't mislead you on the facts.

Amerilife was involved in putting the product line together, but you can get a direct contract with Gerber by contacting any of the 4 others. I would suggest calling Freddy at Precision if you want the straight scoup.
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NO THEY DON'T! You can contract thru them or any of 4 other FMO's. You may want to speak with some that don't mislead you on the facts.

Amerilife was involved in putting the product line together, but you can get a direct contract with Gerber by contacting any of the 4 others. I would suggest calling Freddy at Precision if you want the straight scoup.
We're as direct as you can get - and it all - from every FMO, goes through AmeriLife corporate in FL.

If you call Gerber Life and ask any question about their Med Supp plan with regard to rates, areas, etc., they'll route your call directly to AmeriLife in Clearwater. They contract everyone through their organization... FMO's included.

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Originally Posted by Tampa Teddy View Post
NO THEY DON'T! You can contract thru them or any of 4 other FMO's. You may want to speak with some that don't mislead you on the facts.

Amerilife was involved in putting the product line together, but you can get a direct contract with Gerber by contacting any of the 4 others. I would suggest calling Freddy at Precision if you want the straight scoup.
Tampa,
Precision goes through Amerilife. Precision IS part of Amerilife. Amerilife has the main exclusive contract. All of the FMO's are direct through amerilife.
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Are they doing a select plan? The rates I received said they were regular rates and not select as someone I think had posted.

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