The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released new guidance encouraging ACA carriers to take a more active role overseeing agents. CMS has recommended several new actions for the 2027 Open Enrollment Period (OEP)....
Read MorePlan N is a Medicare Supplement that offers lower premiums, minimal cost sharing, and comprehensive coverage. With rising costs for Plan F and Plan G, you may need to look at Plan N to keep your clients satisfied....
Read MoreNeed help staying compliant with all of the new CMS changes? Were here to help you make sure you stay compliant during any Medicare appointments and sales!...
Read MoreClosing the sale can be difficult, especially for beginner licensed insurance agents. You want to come across as confident and educated but not pushy like a stereotypical car salesperson.
Read MoreWhen a marketplace plan is discontinued, your client isn't left to wonder how to obtain new coverage. They're automatically transitioned, or "crosswalked," to a new, similar plan.
Read MoreUnder-65 health insurance sales aren't nearly as regulated as Medicare sales. However, there are some rules Affordable Care Act agents must follow.
Read MoreWith changing guidelines and a flurry of questions, your client could be confused when they get to the annual household income line of their Affordable Care Act (ACA) insurance application.
Read MoreWhenever an insurance application is flagged during the submission process, it delays your clients' coverage and your commission. What if we told you we can help you avoid stalled Medicare applications?
Read MoreAgents who actively sell Affordable Care Act (ACA) insurance plans typically do business through either the federal exchange or state-based marketplaces. You're likely familiar with HealthCare.gov, the federal exchange, but what are state-based marketplaces and how do they work?
Read MoreLeads are critical for insurance agents. They’re how you grow your business after all.
Read MoreMedicare can be confusing, even for people who have been enrolled for years. A recent eHealth survey highlights just how large the knowledge gap may be...
Read MoreIs your client eligible for the Medicare Extra Help program? You could play a huge role in getting them financial assistance with prescription drug coverage and medications.
Read MoreThe 2027 marketplace ACA Open Enrollment Period (OEP) runs November 1, 2026, to January 15, 2027 (dates can vary in some state-based marketplaces).
Read MoreWith the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) just around the corner, you should encourage your clients to review their Medicare coverage, and in some cases, help them switch to a different plan.
Read MoreLike it or not, carriers make certain Medicare Advantage (MA) or Part D plans non-commissionable.
Read MoreAgents who sell Medicare Advantage and Part D must discuss specific CMS-required topics with beneficiaries prior to enrollment. We list those requirements here, so you can more easily stay compliant!
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