Wellmark will be sending out new Agent Agreements starting April 4, 2016, to all Wellmark appointed Agents.
The new Agent Agreements must be electronically signed by all appointed Agents via DocuSign in order to remain appointed with Wellmark. Failure to electronically sign these agreements will result in termination of Wellmark appointment effective 9/1/16.
The Agent Agreement updates will include:
- Changes to the electronic notification of amendments
- Business Associate language changes
- Notification of termination changes
- Simplification of documents with less duplication
Additionally, public exchange language will be added to all agreements.
These Agreements will still be sent via the DocuSign application. The agreements will start being distributed April 4
th, with all agreements distributed by mid-April.
Please note the following important dates:
4/4/16 - Wellmark to start sending out Agent Agreements to active agents
March - May 2016 - reminders released via Blue Briefings
7/1/16 - Termination letters sent to agents who have not signed agreements
9/1/16 - Termination of Agents who have not signed the agreement
Any additional questions regarding the agreements should be directed to your designated Account Manager with Partners Health Insurance.
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