Get ready for AEP. The Medicare Annual Election Period for 2020 coverage starts October 15, 2019 and ends December 7, 2019. That may seem like a long way off, but it will be here before you know it. Here’s why it’s shaping up to be a busy year. Enrollment Is Up More and more people […]
Low income subsidies can help Medicare beneficiaries pay for their prescriptions. Navigating the system can be difficult, however. There are so many rules and so many notices. Agents can help their clients understand what they need to do to receive the help they deserve. Understanding Low Income Subsidies Also called Extra Help, the Medicare low […]
Read More… from How to Help Clients Save $ on Prescriptions with Low Income Subsidies
Are you in need of some motivation? Ignition Point with Steven Miller is a podcast for young professionals and aspiring leaders. Every week, a new episode in the series provides strategies and motivation to help you move forward. Mari Tautimes, co-CEO of Western Asset Protection, is the special guest on Episode 8: Create Next Level […]
We should all be getting ready and preparing for our annual Medicare training requirements, certification release dates and upcoming marketing plan. As if you didn’t know already, AHIP is coming just around the corner. We want you to have an amazing outlook on what is up ahead so stay tuned to Certification Central on the […]
Now is a great time to go paperless. The Medicare & You handbook is available as an eHandbook. Medicare enrollees can download their digital copy now. They can also sign up to get the eHandbook instead of the paper copy in the future. Information When and Where You Need It The Medicare & You handbook […]
While telephone calls and physical mail continue to be staples of modern communication, technology has brought new options. One of these options is texting. As a Medicare insurance agent, you can send text messages to your current clients as long as you follow a few basic guidelines. If you haven’t used text messages to communicate […]
Read More… from Should Insurance Agents Use Text Messages to Communicate with Clients?
A lucrative career is within your grasp. As an independent agent selling Medicare insurance, you can own your own business and earn an attractive income. It doesn’t require an expensive and time-consuming degree, either. The Medicare Academy is a one-day event that can give you the information you need to get started on the road […]
Read More… from Why Should You Attend the WAP Medicare Academy?
Scammers are targeting your clients. There’s been a rise in fraudulent phone calls, and many of these scams go after Medicare beneficiaries. Warn your clients about the growing danger. New Cards, Old Tricks Last year, CMS began mailing out new Medicare cards to all beneficiaries. Unlike old Medicare cards, these new cards don’t show the […]
Baby Boomers get a lot of attention from both companies and the press, but what about the generation that came before? There are some key differences between the Silent Generation and the Baby Boomers, and if you want to market to them, you should understand their unique preferences and needs. Defining the Generations When exactly […]
Read More… from Marketing to Silents and Boomers – Key Differences
Do you keep track of your clients’ birthdays? If not, you really should start. It’s easy when you use apps – like this one or this one – to remind you. It’s also a great way to stay in touch with your clients. If you’re always looking for something to say – other than the […]
Read More… from Five Creative Ways to Use Birthday and Anniversary Marketing