May 29, 2020 | The Friday Five

The Friday Five for May 29, 2020:

• CMS Releases Final Rule for Medicare Advantage & Part D 2021
• Telehealth on the rise with consumers
• CMS Announces Part D Senior Savings Model featuring affordable insulin
• Apple and Google Contact Tracing API
• Kaiser Permanente releases Covid-19 Playbook

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Apple and Google release marks ‘watershed moment’ for contact-tracing apps

Be Prepared to Discuss Medicare Telehealth Coverage This AEP

CMS finalizes plan to allow Medicare Advantage plans to expand telehealth benefits

CMS Final Rule – Medicare Program; Contract Year 2021 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, and Medicare Cost Plan Program

ChatableApps – Chatable Universal Hearing Aid

ChatableApps launches its hearing assistance app

Contract Year 2021 Medicare Advantage and Part D Final Rule (CMS-4190-F1) Fact Sheet

Coronavirus: First Google/Apple-based contact-tracing app launched

Kaiser Permanente COVID-19 Return to Work Playbook

Most Medicare enrollees could get insulin for $35 a month

President Trump Announces Lower Out of Pocket Insulin Costs for Medicare’s Seniors

Three states will use Apple-Google contact tracing technology for virus tracking apps

Trump Administration Announces Changes to Medicare Advantage and Part D to Provide Better Coverage and Increase Access for Medicare Beneficiaries

Survey: 72% of consumers have changed healthcare use since COVID-19 pandemic

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Boost Business Selling Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Ready to grow your insurance business? Learn more about hospital indemnity insurance, a powerful ancillary tool for your portfolio. We cover what you need to know, from the basics to closing the sale!

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Cover those Copays with Hospital Indemnity Plans

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How to Better Market Yourself

How to Follow up with Medicare Clients Compliantly

Medicare MSA Plans & Hospital Indemnity Insurance: The Perfect Pair

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5 Tips on How to Sell Insurance Over the Phone

Ready to improve your over-the-phone selling skills? In this episode, we cover the best practices to use when you’re talking insurance with clients on the phone.

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May 22, 2020 | The Friday Five

The Friday Five for May 22, 2020:

• PA Insurance Department Notice 2020-14 and related COVID-19 Guidance and Orders
• Kaiser Family Foundation 2020 Medicare Advantage Fact Sheet
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