The National Medicare & You 2021 handbook has arrived, and it’s full of important information for the coming year. Here’s a look at some of the new highlights. More Options for People with ESRD Starting in plan year 2021, beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) can join Medicare Advantage plan. Patients with ESRD […]
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Do you still think of seniors as Luddites who don’t know how to use things like computers or smartphones? This stereotype is increasingly false. While some seniors may struggle with modern technology, more and more seniors are embracing technology. This trend started before the pandemic, but the coronavirus has helped fuel it – and it’s […]
Virtual conferences are a new experience for many people. If you haven’t attended one before, you might not be sure what to expect – or what’s expected of you. Here’s a quick guide to help you get ready for WAPCon2020. Prepare the Day Before Pre-plan your session schedule. From the WAPCon2020 platform, click on the […]
Face-to-face meetings have a lot going for them. When you meet people in person, you can make a strong connection and a lasting impression. You can also use voice, facial expressions and body language to communicate clearly. However, this year, face-to-face meetings also have a lot going against them. The impact of the pandemic cannot […]
Referrals can be a great way to grow your Medicare insurance business, and you may want to use gifts to reward the clients who give you referrals. But watch out. CMS has strict rules governing incentives and gifts. Make sure you know what you can and can’t do. Medicare Marketing and Gifts CMS allows nominal […]
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There’s a lot going on these days – so much that it’s easy to miss a thing a two. Here’s a look at some of the most recent developments that could have a major impact on Medicare. Expanded Telehealth Benefits Could Become Permanent In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, CMS expanded telehealth benefits. Now, there’s […]
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Most of you probably remember a few glitches in the rollout of changes to the 2019 Medicare Plan Finder. Now, as we start to prepare for the next AEP, the Plan Finder is receiving more updates. Here’s a quick recap of last year and what you can expect from the Plan Finder this year. Also, […]
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Have you started using new digital communication tools recently? While these programs might be a necessity these days, some of your senior clients might need a little help getting up to speed. If you need to meet with your clients remotely, you don’t want them to be distracted by technology anxieties when you want to […]
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The Medicare Annual Election Period (AEP) for 2021 coverage starts October 15, 2020 and ends December 7, 2020. That’s roughly 13 weeks away so now is the time to start communicating with your clients and prospects. During social distancing, seniors may be feeling isolated, so proactive communication is more important than ever. While you can’t […]
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We are excited that Arizona has begun to lessen restrictions on the workplace. It means that the economy will start moving again as businesses transition to the new normal. The WAP Team is proceeding with caution, and we are not ready to re-open our physical doors quite yet. For now, we will continue to serve our agent partners from remote home offices. […]
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