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Western Asset Protection (WAP) Current Operations Status – COVID-19

During heightened awareness surrounding COVID-19, WAP remains committed to supporting your business. Our WAP preparedness plan, with the help of our technology team, has eased our office through a smooth transition into a telecommuting workplace. We want to reassure our agents, agencies and partners that WAP is fully staffed and will continue to conduct business […]

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Medicare and Chiropractic Care

Do your clients suffer from back pain? According to Harvard Health Publishing, about 85 percent of people do. Treating back pain can be difficult, but a 2018 study found that after six weeks of chiropractic treatment, patients reported less pain intensity, less disability, higher satisfaction with treatment and a reduced need for pain medicine. Many […]

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Coronavirus Update for Agents

Your insurance clients may have a lot of questions about the coronavirus that’s spreading around the world. You probably have a lot of questions yourself. First, we understand that people may need to stay home because of a possible exposure to coronavirus or to take care of loved ones. Western Asset Protection has a remote […]

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Free Medicare Benefits to Tackle Heart Disease

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. According to the CDC, heart disease is responsible for one out of every four deaths, but people can reduce their risk through lifestyle changes and medicine. Help your Medicare clients get the care they need to keep their hearts healthy. Prevention and Diagnosis Under […]

New Acupuncture Benefits for Medicare Enrollees

Are your clients interested in acupuncture? For a long time, the popular procedure was not covered under Original Medicare. A new announcement from CMS reveals that this is changing. Medicare will start covering acupuncture in certain situations. What Is Acupuncture? Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese technique used to relieve pain. Thin needles are inserted into […]

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Prescription Costs for Medicare Beneficiaries

The high cost of prescriptions is a problem for many Americans, especially among the senior population. According to a KFF Health Tracking Poll, 24 percent of seniors who take prescriptions say it’s hard for them to afford their medicine. Even with Medicare, prescription drugs can be expensive. Here’s what’s being done to help seniors afford […]

Medicare Expansion Updates

Medicare has been around since 1965 and serves more than 60 million people. The program has been very successful, and now people are talking about expanding it. Current proposals include both expanding the benefits offered and expanding the people who are eligible for coverage. Medicare for All Everyone’s talking about Medicare for All, although people […]

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D-SNP Drill Down: Why You Should Focus on this Growing Market

Special Needs Plans (SNPs) are on the rise, and D-SNPs in particular are becoming much more common. When you become knowledgeable about Special Needs Plans, you position yourself to serve more clients and to bolster your post-AEP income. There are three types of SNPs: I-SNPs serve Medicare enrollees who need institutional care, C-SNPs serve Medicare […]

How to Conduct Careful, Compliant Presentations

Compliance is a big deal for Medicare advisors. Are you forgetting some crucial rules? There’s a lot for Medicare advisors to keep track of, and the rules can and do change. To make sure your presentations are fully compliant, there are several questions you should answer, including: 1. Are you REALLY ready to sell? You […]

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It’s Time to Tackle Your OEP Plan

It’s nearly December and Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) will soon be coming to an end. That means it’s time to start planning ahead to tackle your OEP plan. The Open Enrollment Period (OEP) will run from January 1 to March 31. During the OEP, ONLY beneficiaries who are enrolled in an MA/MAPD plan that […]

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