Welcome to
THE VIRTUAL PEP TALK
To ensure your health and safety, GBL is hosting the 2020 Annual Convention ONLINE!
Tuesday, August 18
9 a.m. - 10 a.m. CST
Welcome!
While we can't welcome you in the parking lot with our normal shenanigans (or jello shots...), we'd still like to "virtually" welcome you to the 2020 Virtual Annual Convention! Attend this session to hear from GBL President, Brian Hewitt, as we kick off this year's Virtual Convention.
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Tuesday, August 18
2 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. CST
HealthPartners UnityPoint Health CEC
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Company: HealthPartners UnityPoint Health
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Market Focus: Individual Over-65
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CEC Description: This CEC course will cover a basic overview of senior products and more in-depth details of Part C including recent trends in the market.
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CEC Info: Counts as one classroom CE credit; filed in Iowa, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Missouri
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10-Minute Presentation: Aetna Over-65 – Tony Clark will be discussing Accendo Med Supp and Final Expense plans
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Wednesday, August 19
9 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. CST
National General INDIVIDUAL CEC
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Company: National General Individual
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Market Focus: Individual Under-65
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CEC Description: This CEC session will train agents on trends, changes, and where short-term medical fits within a broad scope of different core products.
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CEC Info: Counts as one classroom CE credit; filed in Iowa, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Missouri
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10-Minute Presentation: Heartland National Over-65 – Medicare Supplement & HIP information.
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Wednesday, August 19
2 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. CST
UnitedHealthcare GROUP CEC
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Company: UnitedHealthcare Group
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Market Focus: Group
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CEC Description: During this CEC, Mandi will discuss value-added products that help bring member engagement to the health plan, lower claims costs, and make the consumer more aware of medical costs.
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CEC Info: Counts as one classroom CE credit; filed in Iowa only.
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10-Minute Presentation: TBD
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Thursday, August 20
9 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. CST
Base CEC
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Company: Base
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Market Focus: Group
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CEC Description: The information shared during this CE will take an in-depth look at the role tax-advantaged plans play and work in today’s group market, which includes Health Reimbursement Arrangements and 125 Cafeteria Plans. Plus, it will introduce compliance gaps employers face and the importance of mitigating risk for advisors and their clients with ERISA Wrap plan documentation.
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CEC Info: Counts as one classroom CE credit; filed in Iowa, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Missouri
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10-Minute Presentation: Aetna Group – Molly Stickels will be covering “what’s new” with Aetna group.
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Thursday, August 20
2 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. CST
National General GROUP CEC
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Company: National General Group
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Market Focus: Group
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CEC Description: This CEC session will cover an alternative to traditional funding for employer groups and agents to consider. During this CE, Corey will review several funding options that can make group health insurance affordable for various sizes of employer groups.
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CEC Info: Counts as one classroom CE credit; filed in Iowa, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Missouri
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10-Minute Presentation: SmartScripts – Andrew Willems will review SmartScripts and how it makes sense for groups
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Monday, August 24
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. CST
HealthSherpa Training - No CE Credit
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Company: HealthSherpa
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Market Focus: Individual Under-65
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Training Description: Do you write under-65 health plans? Tired of Healthcare.gov? HealthSherpa is going to make your life SO much easier. Attend to learn how this FREE tool is going to make this year's OEP a breeze.
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HealthSherpa is available nationwide.
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This session is not eligible for a CE credit.
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Tuesday, August 25
9 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. CST
Principal CEC
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Company: Principal Financial Group
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Market Focus: Group
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CEC Description: During this session, Pat will review how voluntary benefits impact an employee benefit package, how to position voluntary, what to look for in a carrier, and best practices for success.
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CEC Info: Counts as one classroom CE credit; filed in Iowa, Nebraska, and Missouri (not available in South Dakota)
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10-Minute Presentation: WellFleet – Mike MacGregor will discuss voluntary benefits through WellFleet
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Tuesday, August 25
2 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. CST
Medical Associates CEC
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Company: Medical Associates
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Market Focus: Individual Over-65
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CEC Description: This CEC session will take a deep dive into Medicare Cost Plans for the remainder of 2020 and going into 2021 – what’s covered, why the network matters, and benefits of Medicare Cost Plans that most don’t know or understand.
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CEC Info: Counts as one classroom CE credit; filed in Iowa, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Missouri
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10-Minute Presentation: TBD
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Wednesday, August 26
9 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. CST
Medico CEC
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Company: Medico
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Market Focus: Individual Over-65
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CEC Description: This CEC session will cover Medicare Supplement plans and current trends including 68+ and hospital indemnity.
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CEC Info: Counts as one classroom CE credit; filed in Iowa, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Missouri
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10-Minute Presentation: Oscar Health
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Wednesday, August 26
2 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. CST
Medica CEC
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Company: Medica
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Market Focus: Individual Under-65 and Over-65
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CEC Description: This CEC session will review the latest happening in the over-65 market and under-65 market. Tom will cover cost plans, Medicare Advantage plans, and Medicare Supplement plans for the over-65 market in 2021. He will also briefly review 2021 individual and family options in the under-65 market.
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CEC Info: Counts as one classroom CE credit; filed in Iowa, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Missouri
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10-Minute Presentation: TBD
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Thursday, August 27
9 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. CST
Delta Dental CEC
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Company: Delta Dental Vision
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Market Focus: Group & Individual
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CEC Description: This CEC session will educate agents on the importance of vision health for their customers as it pertains to covered eye exams under a vision benefits insurance plan. The presentation focuses on the various medical conditions that can be detected through a routine eye exam and how to maintain and support general eye health. After completing the course, the agent will be able to better inform their clients on the importance of vision health.
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CEC Info: Counts as one classroom CE credit; filed in Iowa only.
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10-Minute Presentation: UHC MAPD with Steph Umble
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Monday, August 24
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. CST
HealthPartners UnityPoint Health GROUP Training - No CE Credit
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Company: HealthPartners UnityPoint Health
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Market Focus: Group
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Training Description: HealthPartners UnityPoint Health recently announced that in 2021 they will begin offering level-funded group products in Iowa! Attend this training to learn more about these new level-funded plans for 2021.
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This session is not eligible for a CE credit.
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This training is specific to IOWA.
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Thursday, August 27
10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. CST
Wellmark CEC
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Company: Wellmark Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Iowa
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Market Focus: Individual Over-65
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CEC Description: This CEC will cover Medicare basics and updates in the arena. It will also address common questions that arise when dealing with Medicare.
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CEC Info: Counts as one classroom CE credit; filed in Iowa and South Dakota only
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2021 SAVE THE DATE
September 1 & 2, 2021 – Downtown Des Moines
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Wednesday, September 1, 2021 is the “BIG” day​
Thursday, September 2, 2021 is the “choose your CEC track” day​