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Published monthly 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 2001, United
American Insurance Company, McKinney, Texas
All rights reserved.
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Editor's Notes:
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ProCare Rate Approvals
A special mailing regarding ProCare Medicare Supplement rates for new business and renewal rate information has been mailed to General Agents in
Utah and South
Dakota.
If you did not receive this notice, please contact the Agent Service Center at (800) 925-7355.
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Interest Rate Set
The Lifestyle Annuity new money interest rate for July is
5.15%. Rates will continue to be reviewed and adjusted accordingly.
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2001 Medicare Guide
The 2001 Medicare Guides are now available. You can order your guide
by contacting Agent Supply at (800)285-3676.
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HCFA Update
The Health Care Financing Administration announced on May 31, 2001 that it would extend the deadline for providers to submit final data in order to participate in Medicare+Choice during 2002, from July 2, 2001 to Sept. 7, 2001.
This means managed care providers have 11 more weeks to decide whether they will continue to serve Medicare beneficiaries in 2002.
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Attn: Utah Agents
Effective July 1, 2001, ProCare Plan D is now available to sell in Utah. UA previously suspended sales of
Plan D in March of this year.
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Attn: Oklahoma Agents
Effective immediately, Oklahoma has switched from a
ProCare MA-12 standard application to a state special application. Updated app/brochures are available through Agent Supply at (800)285-3676.
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Do Not Forget The Group Market
In today’s changing market, companies and unions are looking for quality Medicare Supplement coverage for their retirees. UA’s group plans are designed to provide employers, unions and their Medicare-eligible retirees with a common sense, economical and flexible approach.
To request more information or a group proposal, contact Fred
Poirier, Assistant Vice President, Special Markets at the Home Office.
Call: (800)353-6926
Fax: (972)569-4041
E-mail: fpoirier@torchmarkcorp.com
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Reminder About UA News
UA News is published monthly by United American Insurance Company for the dissemination of information to its Agents. It is not intended to be used as advertising material. Permission must
be obtained from United American for reproduction or other use of material herein.
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June
2001
Getting the Value Out of Your Premium 