Marketing Strategies for Medicare’s Annual Election Period
The Medicare Annual Election Period (AEP) seems to come around quick every year! As we inch closer to “go time” here are some marketing strategies that have proven successful for us and many of our agents. When planning out your
Tips and Best Practices for Retaining Medicare Customers
Maximizing client retention is one of the most important aspects of running a successful Medicare business. Not only does it help you maintain a steady revenue stream, but it also builds brand loyalty, credibility, and helps gain referrals. Finding new
Understanding Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans
Medicare Advantage SNPs are a type of Medicare Advantage plan designed to cater to individuals with specific health conditions, health care needs, and financial circumstances. There are three main groups that SNPs are tailored to help: How Medicare Advantage SNPs
Mastering Medigap Guarantee Issue Scenarios: Your Definitive Guide
We get a lot of questions when it comes to Medigap guaranteed issue rights, also known as Medicare Supplements. Unlike Medicare Advantage plans, which do not require underwriting, Medicare Supplements will require underwriting if you do not qualify for a
Understanding Medicare Advantage C-SNP Plans
Dealing with a chronic illness involves navigating complex healthcare needs and frequent medical attention. Medicare Advantage Chronic Special Needs Plans (C-SNP) are beneficial for people struggling with chronic conditions because they offer specialized care tailored to specific health conditions. Learn
Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period: Agent Guide
As the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) comes to an end, agents need to remember the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (OEP). The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) reinstated OEP in 2019, allowing clients the opportunity to make
What happens if you missed your Initial Enrollment Period for Medicare? Use the General Enrollment Period
If your client did not enroll in Medicare during their Initial Enrollment Period, then they will have to wait until Medicare’s General Enrollment Period. Every year the General Enrollment Period (GEP) for Medicare occurs between January 1 and March 31.
Understanding Medicare Part D Extra Help: A 2024 Comprehensive Guide
Prescription drugs can be a financial burden for many individuals. The Extra Help program can help many low-income Medicare beneficiaries reduce their out-of-pocket prescription drug costs. As an agent, it is necessary to understand the ins and outs of this
Retroactive Entitlement SEP: When Medicare is Late Processing Your Medicare Enrollment
Many of our clients are reporting Medicare enrollment delays when first applying for Part A and B. In some cases, Medicare cards are arriving after the effective date of your clients Medicare coverage start date. If this happens, they will