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Published by United American
Insurance Company for the dissemination of information to its Agents. Home
Office permission must obtained prior to reproduction or other use of this
material.
© Copyright 2000, United
American Insurance Company, McKinney, Texas
All rights reserved.
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Editor's Notes:
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ProCare
Approvals
A special mailing regarding ProCare Medicare Supplement new business and renewal rate
information has been mailed to General Agents in Arkansas,
District
of
Columbia, Kentucky,
New
Hampshire, New Mexico,
North Carolina,
Rhode Island,
South
Dakota and Vermont.
If you did not receive this notice, please contact the Agent Service Center at
1-800-925-7355.
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Interest Rate
Set
The Lifestyle Annuity new money interest rate for February is 4.50%.
The new rate for March is 4.75%. This rate will continue
to be reviewed and adjusted accordingly. |
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Underwriting
Guidelines
All applications for UA insurance must be negotiated in person by the writing
Agent. Under no circumstances should applications be taken through the mail or over the
telephone.
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Med-Supp
Reminder
On all submitted Medicare Supplement business, please make sure the application is
filled out completely and accurately and includes the applicant’s entire Medicare ID
number and letter designation. Applications with incomplete numbers will be pended. |
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Attn: All
Agents
Active UA General Agents receive a monthly magazine. An active GA is defined as one
who has been appointed in the last 12 months and has had production in the last 12 months.
Active GAs will also receive additional magazines for each of their writing Agents who
have been licensed within the past four months and written a policy within the past six
months. GAs not meeting these requirements will only receive the annual awards issue or
magazines featuring new products. |
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HMO
Disenrollment Reminder
Remember, Medicare beneficiaries over age 65 who have been dropped from their HMO
can purchase guaranteed issue Med-Supp plans A, B, C or F from United American (or any
Medigap insurer) as long as they apply for coverage within 63 days of losing their other
health plan. If a prospect wishes to apply for a guaranteed issue plan, Form HMGI must
be completed and attached to the application. Special rules apply for
Wisconsin, Massachusetts and Minnesota. Call Supply to order these forms.
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United
American Is Online!
Last fall, UA launched www.unitedamerican.com, a great reference source with links
to company history, a question and answer forum, product portfolio, available jobs and how
to request information or submit comments. See how this site can help your business! |
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1999
Agent Supply Information
General Supplies:
Be sure you are using current product app/brochures and rates. In addition, if you are
quoting United American’s industry ratings, make sure you are using the most current
evaluations. UA’s ratings card and the A.M. Best mini-brochures are available to
order from Supply. Call the Agent Service Center or Supply if you have questions about
your existing inventory.
Medicare Supplement Business:
Any United American Agent materials showing the 1998 Medicare Part A deductible
should be replaced with updated 1999 supplies. This includes the Side-By-Side guides and
outlines of coverage. New ProCare rate cards will be printed as 1999 rate increase
approvals are received; app/brochures are still current. |
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February
1999
United American Proudly Presents Our Top Producers for 1998 