Tag: open enrollment period

Health Insurers Use Social & Web to Promote Open Enrollment

Health Insurers Use Social & Web to Promote Open Enrollment

As the Open Enrollment period begins, health insurers must be proactive about explaining ACA-related decisions and various plan options, while continuing to promote enrollment – all within a 45 to 90 day period. A content strategy that utilizes existing digital platforms with built-in audiences, including web and social, is a smart approach for reaching essential targets.

New AEP = New Opportunities & Challenges

New AEP = New Opportunities & Challenges

Each year’s Medicare open enrollment period brings a new set of opportunities and challenges. These may change from year to year, but establishing a framework for a successful Medicare AEP launch should help to overcome all challenges and fulfill on all opportunities.

Clover Health’s Medicare Model Uses Technology to Improve Member Health

Clover Health’s Medicare Model Uses Technology to Improve Member Health

Healthcare startup Clover Health believes that traditional insurers in the Medicare space don’t do enough to leverage their data (as reported by Fierce HealthPayer), and it plans to compete for Medicare business via a technology-heavy model it says can save money and improve clinical outcomes. It may be working. As reported by Fortune, “In the […]

5 Marketing Strategies for a Strong Open Enrollment Period

5 Marketing Strategies for a Strong Open Enrollment Period

Creative is only one piece of the puzzle. It’s equally important to solidify what must take place behind-the-scenes: collaboration and follow-through. As marketers, we know that a sound strategy can sometimes veer off course if the proper campaign support falls through the cracks.

Consumer Education Still No. 1 Priority This Open Enrollment Season

Consumer Education Still No. 1 Priority This Open Enrollment Season

This year's open enrollment challenges paint a pretty clear picture: as was the case a year ago, many people are simply not educated about the new healthcare law and what it means for their own coverage needs. Therefore, instead of simply “marketing” their plans, payers need to become educators so that consumers can become better healthcare shoppers.

ACA’s Second Round Still Poses Challenges for Payers

ACA’s Second Round Still Poses Challenges for Payers

“Been there, done that.” Think that’s what insurers are saying about this year’s health insurance enrollment period? Think again! Tomorrow marks the re-opening of the ACA’s healthcare marketplaces, and while having a year under our collective belts should make the process smoother than the first time out, this year presents both new and continuing challenges.