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Breaking Down the Latest CMS Rule Change: What You Need to Know

Urgent Call to Action: Protecting Medicare and the Role of Insurance Agents A recent development has been shared that demands our immediate attention and action. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed a rule change that could significantly impact the payments that Field Marketing Organizations (FMOs) and agencies receive to support insurance […]

How Adding Life, Annuity, and Hospital Indemnity Products Can Enhance Your Business

Want to increase client satisfaction, boost retention rates and grow your business? Consider offering clients more than just Medicare. As you know, seniors have many needs. By adding life, annuity, and hospital indemnity products to your lineup, you can be a one-stop solution. Offering Multiple Products Can Boost Retention When you offer more products, you’re […]

New Medicare Costs for 2024

Medicare isn’t free. In fact, the average senior could spend approximately $157,500 on healthcare costs during retirement, based on estimates from Fidelity. To assist Medicare clients in making wise enrollment decisions, it is important to explain how Medicare costs work to help them budget and plan accordingly. Here’s a look at the new Medicare costs […]

Now That AEP Has Ended … Important Year-End Activities

Agents: Your busiest time of year has come to an end. Now, you can take a big sigh of relief and pat yourself on the back. While you take some time to refresh and recharge, you should also look ahead to OEP, which is right around the corner. Before this year closes out and the […]

CMS Compliance Recap: Tips and Reminders for 2024 AEP

CMS’s 2024 Final Rule for Medicare Advantage and Part D includes several important changes that impact how you conduct your Medicare events and one-on-ones with clients. For instance, meeting in person has become more complicated. You need to be aware of the new rules to ensure compliance. As you continue to plan your events and […]

Medicare for Veterans

More than 16 million veterans are in the U.S., nearly 50% of whom are 65 or older. This represents a unique opportunity for Medicare agents who are educated in veteran’s benefits and know how these benefits work in conjunction with Medicare. You can be an important advocate for this demographic, assisting veterans in making the […]

Understanding Medicare Part D Costs and the Donut Hole for 2024

As a Medicare agent, you are all too familiar with Medicare’s coverage gap – better known as the donut hole – which affects beneficiaries with high-cost prescriptions. But there is some good news on the horizon: the Biden Administration’s Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 includes several provisions addressing the rising drug costs for Medicare beneficiaries. […]

Cybersecurity Essentials for Insurance Agents

October marks the start of Medicare AEP, but it’s also Cybersecurity Awareness Month. As a Medicare insurance agent, you may access valuable data and conduct a significant portion of your work online. That’s why it’s essential to take steps to protect yourself and your clients’ personal information from social engineering, ransomware, and other online threats. […]

here’s how an independent agent can help when you turn 65

Turning 65? Here’s How a Local Specialist Can Help

Share this Article with Prospects! If you are turning 65 soon, you will need to make some decisions about Medicare. You may receive a daily reminder of this from the barrage of mail and phone calls from insurance companies and agents, all of whom are targeting you because you are turning 65. Like most people, […]

How Carrier Certifications and HRAs Affect Earnings

How Carrier Certifications and HRAs Can Affect Your Earnings

During this annual countdown to AEP, you’re working hard to ensure you’re ready. As you check off your carrier certifications, take some extra time to make sure you haven’t overlooked any carrier-specific requirements. The certification process and training requirements vary by carrier and can change every year, as can opportunities to earn extra incentives. Don’t […]

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