Important: 2027 BCBS Plan Crosswalks to HealthSpring Require Agent Action

Important: 2027 BCBS Plan Crosswalks to HealthSpring Require Agent Action

Published on: 23/07/2026

HCSC will crosswalk certain BCBS Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug plans to HealthSpring plans for 2027. Agents currently servicing affected BCBS members must take action to remain the Agent of Record and continue receiving commissions.

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Ascend Update: Premium Display With and Without Extra Help (LIS)

Ascend Update: Premium Display With and Without Extra Help (LIS)

Published on: 23/07/2026

Ascend Update: Premium Display With and Without Extra Help (LIS) Attention Valued Partner, Beginning July 8, 2026, the Ascend Enrollment Platform will include a new enhancement to help ensure members receive the most accurate premium information.

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New Resource: Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program FAQ for Brokers

New Resource: Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program FAQ for Brokers

Published on: 22/07/2026

New Resource: Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program FAQ for Brokers The Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program is a temporary CMS demonstration program that provides eligible Medicare beneficiaries access to select GLP-1 weight management medications.

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Meet CenterWell Sun City’s Newest Providers at a Broker Lunch & Learn

Meet CenterWell Sun City’s Newest Providers at a Broker Lunch & Learn

Published on: 22/07/2026

Meet CenterWell Sun City’s newest providers, Theobald Minani, MD, and Bernalyn Santos, NP, and learn more about their approach to patient care.

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Physicians Mutual Updates Medicare Supplement Underwriting Rules

Physicians Mutual Updates Medicare Supplement Underwriting Rules

Published on: 22/07/2026

Physicians Mutual has announced several Medicare Supplement underwriting changes effective July 1, 2026. Agents should review these updates before submitting internal replacements or guarantee issue applications.

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CommunityCare of Oklahoma Welcomes Stillwater Medical Center to Provider Network for 2027

CommunityCare of Oklahoma Welcomes Stillwater Medical Center to Provider Network for 2027

Published on: 21/07/2026

CommunityCare is pleased to welcome Stillwater Medical Center to our provider network, effective January 1, 2027 (pending regulatory approvals).

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