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Dental, Vision & Hearing Insurance. Today’s Topics. Who is Medico? Overview of the Medico Information Center (MIC) Website Overview of the Dental, Vision & Hearing (DVH) Product How to generate a link & begin selling the DVH online. Who Is Medico?. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Dental, Vision & Hearing Insurance
Today’s Topics Who is Medico?
Overview of the Medico Information Center (MIC) Website
Overview of the Dental, Vision & Hearing (DVH) Product
How to generate a link & begin selling the DVH online
Who Is Medico?
Medico Insurance Company began operations in 1930, right here in Omaha, Nebraska. We offer
quality health and life insurance products to Americans nationwide.
Today, Medico Insurance Company continues a proud tradition of service to our customers.
The Medico Way The way insurance should be
Our Client Services Department includes Claims Policyholder Services
Turn around time for claims processing is 7-10 working days 95% of all claims are handled electronically. 99.9% accuracy on Claims Handling
Our Agent Services Department is available to answer any questions you may have Turn around time on contracting paperwork is 7-10 business days
Our Underwriting staff is experienced with over 100 years of combined underwriting service Application turnaround time – 7-10 business days
Phone Numbers
Client Services
• 1-800-228-6080
Agent Services
• 1-800-547-2401
Underwriting Hotline
• 1-800-626-2068
Our Agent Website – The Medico Information Center (MIC)
Upload New BusinessApplication StatusRate QuotingCommission StatementsApproved Products and FormsPre-Approved AdvertisementsSupplieshttps://mic.gomedico.com
Commission Statements Page
Approved Advertising is Available
• Agent or Consumer – can be customized
• Agent Recruiting Pieces
• Print Ads & Electronic Ads
• Stuffers
Medico’s Suite of Products
Medicare Supplement Dental, Vision & Hearing First Diagnosis Cancer Recovery Care Platinum Hospital Indemnity Final Expense Whole Life
Dental, Vision & HearingInsurance
MONTANA
WYOMING
IDAHO
WASHINGTON
OREGON
NEVADA
UTAH
CALIFORNIA
ARIZONA
NORTH DAKOTA
SOUTH DAKOTA
NEBRASKA
COLORADO
NEW MEXICO
TEXAS
OKLAHOMA
KANSAS
ARKANSAS
LOUISIANA
MISSOURI
IOWA
MINNESOTA
WISCONSIN
ILLINOISINDIANA
KENTUCKY
TENNESSEE
MISS
ALABAMAGEORGIA
FLORIDA
SOUTHCAROLINA
NORTH CAROLINA
VIRGINIA
WV
OHIO
MICHIGANNEW YORK
PENN
MARYLAND
DELAWARE
NEWJERSEY
CONNRI
MASS
MAINE
VT
NH
ALASKA
HAWAII
Dental, Vision & Hearing – 41 StatesDental, Vision & Hearing – 41 States
May, 2011
Product Approved in State
Sales & Marketing Highlights
No Network – Travels Well Low Rates High Persistency Rate:
Over 80% keep their policies Our coverage goes up each year: 60% year one, 70% year two,
80% year three and thereafter; this helps keep persistency up Covers what Medicare does not cover High demand for dental coverage in the marketplace Pays in addition to any other coverage, no network Available in 41 states Online Application available through MIC (in most states)
Policy Benefits Deductible - $100 Policy Year Deductible.
Maximum Benefit – The applicant can choose between a $1,000 or a $1,500 Policy Year Maximum at the time of application. (Florida, Arizona & North Carolina also offer a $2,000 benefit.)
Benefits – After the $100 Policy Year Deductible is satisfied, the policy pays the following percentages of Reasonable and Customary Charges for Covered Expenses up to the $1,000 or $1,500 Policy Year Maximum: 60% - First Policy Year 70% - Second Policy Year 80% - Third Policy Year and Thereafter
In addition to the benefits listed above – After the policy has been in force three months, the policy will pay 100% of the cost of one dental cleaning up to a Maximum Benefit of $50 each Policy Year. This benefit is not subject to the deductible; however, it is included in the $1,000 or $1,500 Policy Year Maximum.
Waiting Periods Benefits will not be payable for the following during the first three
months following the Policy Date.1. Dental Cleanings
Benefits will not be payable for the following items and/or services during the first six months following the Policy Date.
1. Root Canals; or2. Existing eyeglasses or contact lenses (including the renewal or changing of
prescriptions).
Benefits will not be payable for the following items and/or services during the first Policy Year:
1. Bridges, Crowns, Full Dentures or Partials, any work relating to replacement of natural teeth which were missing at the time coverage becomes effective, “full mouth” extractions or fluoride treatments;
2. Hearing aids; or3. Outpatient dental surgery.
Who is Eligible for Coverage?
Coverage is available for anyone 18-84 Coverage not available for under 18 Perfect for college students
Eligible for the household discount even if they are away at
school!
What is Covered Day One?
X-rays Examinations Fillings Extractions
Premium ScheduleMonthly - Automatic Bank Withdrawal With Household Discount
Issue Age $1,000 Max $1,500 Max $1,000 Max $1,500 Max
18-39 $23.00 $31.05 $20.70 $27.95
40-59 $26.00 $35.10 $23.40 $31.59
60-74 $29.00 $39.15 $26.10 $35.24
75-79 $30.00 $40.50 $27.00 $36.45
80-84 $32.00 $43.20 $28.80 $38.88
*Special considerations in OH & FL – no household discount; and SD – family discount only.
The above rates are control rates and include the following states: AK, AL, AR, DC, GA, HI, ID, IL, KS, LA, MO, MS, ND, NE, NM, OK, PA, RI, SC, TX, WI, WV, WY. Use Rate Guide RGA18 or RGA18-3 in these states. Other states have different loss ratios and different rates. See specific rate guides on MIC.gomedico.com.
DVH Claims Process
We’ll take any claim form We’ll take an itemized bill We’ll pay either the provider or the
insured. Turnaround time is 7-10 days, many times
sooner, depending on volume.
Additional Information Guaranteed Renewable
Individually Issued -Medico will list bill for 3 or more
Premium Modes – Automatic Bank Withdrawal – Monthly & Quarterly Direct Bill – Annual, Semi-Annual and Quarterly We do not accept credit cards or debit cards at this time
Initial Premium – The initial premium can be drafted from the insured’s checking account. Note: The premium will be drafted the same day that the policy is issued. Please leave form MI9F-4400 with the applicant and recommend that they deduct the initial premium from their account register at application time to avoid unnecessary bank fees later.
Reasonable & Customary Charge – “The normal and prevailing charge, fee or expense for the service rendered or for the material furnished in the geographic area where rendered or furnished.”
The policy pays a percent (60%, 70% or 80%, depending on how long the policy has been in force) of the actual charges, not to exceed Reasonable and Customary Charges for Covered Expenses up to the Policy Year Maximum Benefit.
Sell This Product Online
Selling the DVH online is a fast, simple way to increase your sales, and getting started couldn’t be easier!
• First, login to MIC using First, login to MIC using your user name and your user name and password.password.
• If you do not have a user If you do not have a user name and password, name and password, contact agent services at contact agent services at 1.800.547.24011.800.547.2401
• Highlight the “Product Info” tab Highlight the “Product Info” tab and click on “Products”and click on “Products”
• Find the state you would Find the state you would like to work in, and click like to work in, and click “On-line Appl.”“On-line Appl.”
• This box will pop-up, prompting you to This box will pop-up, prompting you to enter your 5 digit writing number. Once you enter your 5 digit writing number. Once you enter the number and click “GO”, MIC will enter the number and click “GO”, MIC will automatically generate your unique DVH automatically generate your unique DVH application link.application link.
• Your 5 digit writing numberYour 5 digit writing number
Your NameYour Name
• Your Unique Writing LinkYour Unique Writing Link
• From here you (or the From here you (or the applicant) can click on any state applicant) can click on any state you’re licensed in to begin an you’re licensed in to begin an application, or view the application, or view the brochure for the product.brochure for the product.
Ok, I Have My Link. Now What?
Send the link to your current clients This is an easy way to make a quick sale and build a long-term
business relationship Post the link on your website
If you direct prospective clients to your website, why not make the application process simple for them?
E-mail the link to prospective clients Get your foot in the door! E-mail the link to the prospective
client and let them look over the application and brochure. If they apply, we’ll send you a confirmation e-mail to let you
know. Save it to your desktop or add it to your favorites
If you do most of your business face-to-face, the application is just a click away. No more paper!
2011 Sales MarathonEarn $7,500 cash bonus or more!
How can you earn extra cash this year?
Have issued & in-force $125,000 in premium during 2011
Any premium amount issued & in-force over $125,000 will generate an additional 4% reward, without limit.
80% of business must be underwritten (DVH and Cancer will be considered underwritten.)
* Remember, this is in addition to the already great commissions that you are earning!
Thank you for taking the time to learn more aboutMedico Insurance Company
and our products.
For more information contact Kerri at1-800-544-8250 ext. 120