Note for accounts using Sales Records: This article includes a Legacy components section with additional information that applies to your account.
This article explains how to generate and send Scope of Appointment (SOA) forms from Individual Records in AMS+ by email or SMS text message.
For more on SOAs, including training and related resources, see this feature overview.
Requirements
- The Electronic Scope of Appointments setting must be enabled in My Agency Settings. Learn more.
- You must be logged into AMS+ as an Agency User or Agent CRM User.
- You must be assigned to a Security Group with the Individual Visible and Edit permissions.
- If you're an Agent CRM User, you need access to Individual Records assigned to your Accessible Agent, and optionally unassigned records.
- You must have added your phone number, signature, and sales rep ID to your My Account profile settings. Learn more.
How to email an SOA form
- Go to the desired Individual Record, and do one of the following:
- Select the Sales link at the top and choose Scope of Appointment from the dropdown menu, or
- Go to the Consent tab and select the Create New button, then select Scope of Appointment.- Choose the form language: English or Spanish.
This determines which email template is used (English or Spanish).
- Fill in the following information: agent details, method of contact, plans to be represented, and appointment date.
- Choose Send SOA Email.
AMS+ will email a unique SOA confirmation form link to the Individual Record's primary email address.
You can also send the form by text.
How to text an SOA form
SOA forms are emailed by default. If the record includes a valid cell phone number, you can also send the form via SMS text message.
- Go to the Consent tab of the desired Individual Record.
- Locate an SOA with the status "Requested".
- Select the Text button to open the Send Text Message pop-up.
- Review the pre-filled message, edit if needed, and choose Send Message.
The message will include the SOA form link and required compliance language.
Legacy components
The following content applies only to accounts still using Sales Records. If you're unsure whether this applies to you, check your subscription package on the Subscription page. Accounts on Enhanced Records will show a package type that includes "+ Enhanced Records" (e.g., Accelerate + Enhanced Records). If your package does not include "+ Enhanced Records," this section applies to you.
Legacy components in this section:
- How to email an SOA form from a Sales Record — accounts using Sales Records
- How to text an SOA form from a Sales Record — accounts using Sales Records
- Sales Record permissions — accounts using Sales Records
- Sales Enablement Visible permission — accounts using Sales Records
How to email an SOA form from a Sales Record
- Go to the desired Sales Record and choose Generate SOA.
- Choose the form language: English or Spanish.
This determines which email template is used (English or Spanish).
- Fill in the following information: agent details, method of contact, plans to be represented, and appointment date.
- Choose SUBMIT.
AMS+ will email a unique SOA confirmation form link to the record's email address. This form includes all CMS-required Medicare options and definitions for the appointment. The lead or their authorized representative can complete and submit it electronically.
How to text an SOA form from a Sales Record
- Go to the Consent tab of the desired Sales Record.
- Locate an SOA with the status "Requested".
- Select the Text button to open the Send Text Message pop-up.
- Review the pre-filled message, edit if needed, and choose Send Message.
The message will include the SOA form link and required compliance language.
Sales Record permissions
To email or text an SOA form from a Sales Record, you must have user account Sales permissions to View and Edit Sales Records. Learn more.
Sales Enablement Visible permission
To send SOA forms, you must be assigned to a Security Group with the Sales Enablement Visible permission.