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Cigna is pleased to announce that starting April 26, you will be able to quote and submit applications for Cigna Supplemental Benefits Medicare supplement products up to 180 days in advance during a customer's Open Enrollment period!*
Molina's Electronic Enrollment system (DRX/Connecture) will be performing server maintenance and will be unavailable during this window.
New Proof of Guaranteed Issue Requirement for Med Supp Submissions for Replacement of Coverage
Beginning the weekend of 4/17/2021, Med Supp applications submitted as GI due to Replacement of Coverage will need to include proof of prior coverage showing loss of Medicare Advantage/MAPD or Group/Employer Coverage. Based on this new requirement, applications submitted as GI for replacing prior coverage will pend. Other qualifying GI right scenarios, OEP, and UW submissions will continue to follow existing processes.
To help older Americans gain access to the COVID-19 vaccine, Cigna is providing transportation to and from vaccine sites at no extra cost to customers in the majority of its Cigna Medicare Advantage plans across the country. The program can benefit more than 500,000 customers in 23 states. Customers are eligible for four one-way trips, up to 60 miles each way, to get their vaccine. The program allows for four trips since some vaccines require two doses. Transportation for one adult companion is also included to accommodate caregivers.
Overview of SEP for Government Entity-Declared Disaster or Other Emergency* A special enrollment period (SEP) exists for individuals affected by a disaster or other emergency declared by a federal, state, or local government entity who were unable to, and did not make an election during another valid election period.
