Hospice and Palliative Care Under Medicare
While both hospice and palliative care are for people with serious illnesses, they differ in the kind of care they offer. Let’s take a look at what you need to […]
Helping Your Clients Navigate Medicare Appeals, Grievances, and Denials
Your clients may come to you for help if they are dissatisfied with their healthcare coverage. Depending on the type of problem they are facing, they may want to file […]
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Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Prevention
Tackling fraud, waste, and abuse is a priority for CMS. Over $100 billion was lost to improper Medicare and Medicaid payments in 2023 alone. Fraud takes its toll on Medicare […]
How to Conduct an Effective Needs Assessment
A needs assessment is a valuable tool for Medicare agents. It helps you understand your clients’ needs, identify opportunities, and offer appropriate solutions to meet those needs. Benefits of a […]
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The Benefits of Building a Relationship with Carrier Broker Managers
To run a successful Medicare business, you must decide how to allocate your time between all your important tasks and responsibilities. Building carrier relationships may seem less important than more […]
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Could Medicare Deregulation Give Agents Breathing Room?
It’s been a challenging time for Medicare agents. Regulatory proposals have threatened the Medicare agents’ commissions as well as their ability to operate as independent contractors. Now, the tide is […]
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Understanding CMS Final Rule 2026: What’s Changing for Agents and Clients
On April 4, 2025, CMS released the Final Rule for Medicare Advantage and PDP plans applicable to coverage beginning January 1, 2026. The provisions in the final rule are relatively […]
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Sharpen Your Medicare Skills with the MBA Workshop
Spring is the ideal time to sharpen your Medicare skills. One way to do this is to attend the MBA Workshop – MBA stands for Medicare Business Accelerator. It’s a […]
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Succession Planning for Medicare Agency
As a small business owner, you have a responsibility to prepare your business for the time when you are no longer there to run it. Whether it’s a planned retirement […]
T65 and Dual State Best Practices
With nearly 4.2 million baby boomers turning 65 in 2025, Medicare agents need an effective strategy for targeting and converting these T65 prospects. Capturing this lucrative market will have a […]