CMS Consumer Consent

Protecting Your Privacy: Consumer Consent and Authorization Changes

In today’s digital age, safeguarding personal information is paramount, especially in the health insurance industry. Recently, new requirements were implemented by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to combat fraud and abuse in the sector. What’s Changed? As of

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Honor a Teacher

Wooten Agency Honors Cary Teachers

At The Wooten Agency, we value community engagement, and we hold excellence in teaching in high regard. With those values in mind, we were thrilled to sponsor an award at the Cary Chamber of Commerce’s Honor a Teacher Ceremony for 2023. This prestigious event honors exceptional teachers throughout our community. The Honor

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Aetna Wellcare Transition

Do you have an Aetna Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) that changed to WellCare? If so, you may have received notice in the mail about WellCare’s recent acquisition of Aetna’s standalone Prescription Drug Plans (PDP). What you need to know about the change: During 2019, there is no action required on

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Summer Time is Party Time

Summer is here and the time is right to take the party outdoors! Here are some safety tips from Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC for a spectacular grilling season!

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Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Supplement Rate Changes

If you have a Medicare Supplement plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield, you probably have received a letter notifying you of your new Medicare Supplement rates beginning June 1, 2019. What to look for in this letter Your rate adjustment is the yearly change due to inflation and overall claims

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New Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Supplement Rates

NEW RATES Within the next week you will be receiving a letter from Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina notifying you of your new Medicare supplement rate beginning June 1. WHY? Your rate adjustment is based on overall group claims activity, your current age bracket, and inflation. CHANGES ALLOWED

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