Throughout the year, Medicare enrollees receive a number of important notices. You can help your clients by alerting them to notices that will be coming soon. You can also help them understand what these notices mean and how they should respond. Here’s a look at some of the CMS notices to watch for. For quick […]
February is the perfect month to think about heart health. It’s not just because Valentine’s Day happens this month. February is also American Heart Month. Take advantage of this opportunity to educate your Medicare clients on their care and coverage options. Heart Health Statistics Did you know that cardiovascular diseases account for one in three […]
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This Valentine’s Day, show your clients how much you care about them. If you’re not sure what to say, don’t worry – we’ve got you covered. Use any of these heart-felt strategies to reach out and show them you care! Send your clients a sweet message with a link to your favorite recipe. For example: […]
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Don’t be surprised if you get a lot of questions about the No Surprises Act. Surprise medical bills have been a serious concern for people receiving hospital care for a while now. The No Surprises Act aims to ease these concerns. Here’s what your Medicare clients should know about the new patient protection. The Problem […]
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Don’t let 2022 sneak up on you. If you don’t start planning now, the year will pass you by before you realize it, and you might end up without a lot to show for it. By embracing the four Rs of planning, you can make 2022 your best year ever. #1: Recordkeeping If anything goes […]
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For Medicare insurance agents, the T65 market is a great opportunity. To capture as much of this opportunity as possible, make sure you’re casting a wide enough net. Although seniors don’t age into Medicare until they turn 65, they may have questions before then, and if they’re still working, they may not want to enroll […]
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The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period runs from January 1 to March 31. It is important to remember the rules of this Special Election period – Agents/Plans cannot market OEP and Member Eligibility. Who is eligible for OEP? ONLY Members who have a Medicare Advantage plan effective January 1, 2022 are eligible. Members enrolled in […]
Whew! You made it through AEP. Now what? Although you’re probably ready for a break – and you’ve certainly earned it – there’s a little more work to do before you can relax. Now is the time to focus on AEP follow up, confirm that everything is in place and check for any stragglers from […]
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Your clients trust you to help them with their Medicare plan selections. To make sure you’re looking at the complete picture, you need to understand Medicare’s Star Ratings. A Scale of One to Five Medicare’s Star Rating system is designed to help beneficiaries compare the quality of the various Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage […]
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Everything is getting more expensive and that includes Medicare. AP News says the consumer price index, which is used to measure changes in prices, has increased by 6.2% from a year ago. That’s biggest surge in prices since 1990. Cost-of-living adjustments for Social Security benefits are tied to the consumer index, and seniors are getting […]
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