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Guiding Your Clients from the Marketplace to Medicare

Sep 22, 2022

As an independent agent, you likely have clients who have trusted you with their health insurance needs for some time, years even. If they’re enrolled marketplace insurance, don’t abandon them when they age into …  Read More

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Finding the Best Medicare Supplement Plan Letter for Your Client

Sep 20, 2022

With 10 different Medicare Supplement plan letters, you may be looking for a simple way to determine which fits best — A, B, C, D, F, G, K, L, M, or N.  Read More

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What Can MAPD Insurance Agents Do Prior to AEP?

Sep 20, 2022

The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period officially starts on October 15, but you don’t have to wait until then to get a leg up on your sales! October 1 is when you can begin marketing the next year’s plans to your clients.  Read More

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Updated Medicare Enrollment Rules for 2023

Sep 16, 2022

As a result of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, new Medicare enrollment rules will allow coverage to start sooner for many beneficiaries in 2023 and expand Special Enrollment Periods and Part B drug coverage eligibility!  Read More

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How to Get Your Medicare Enrollment Kits on Time

Sep 8, 2022

A vital step in AEP prep involves making sure you’ll have the Medicare enrollment supplies you need to give clients. How can you ensure you’ll have your enrollment kits by October 15?  Read More

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The Pros and Cons of Selling Insurance

Sep 6, 2022

Thinking of joining the insurance industry? Great idea! We think it’s a rewarding career path to pursue. If you’re still on the fence, this article is to help you weigh the practical pros and cons of the field so you can make an …  Read More

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Contract & Get Appointed to Sell with Health Insurance Companies

Aug 25, 2022

You’ve made the decision to start selling health insurance and passed your licensing test, but now what? Let’s walk you through contracting with health and life insurance carriers and getting appointed to sell their products.  Read More

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AHIP Test Tips and Tricks for Medicare Certification

Aug 23, 2022

Planning on taking the AHIP Medicare training test for the first time? You don’t have to stress! We’ve put together a list of tips and tricks for passing AHIP that will help you, and even more experienced agents, improve your …  Read More

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How to Get Health and Life Insurance Continuing Education Credits as an Agent

Aug 22, 2022

Meeting the continuing education credits required to keep your insurance license doesn’t have to be a chore. It is something you must fit into your schedule, but there are interesting ways to gain insight into the industry and …  Read More

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2023 ACA Exchange & FFM Certification Info

Aug 18, 2022

Selling under-65 health insurance? Affordable Care Act exchanges are preparing for the 2023 Open Enrollment Period and plan year, and you can too! Here’s what you can expect for Federally Facilitated Marketplace …  Read More

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How to Prepare for AEP Like a Pro

Aug 18, 2022

With the Annual Enrollment Period quickly approaching, it’s a good idea to make sure you’re fully prepared and ready to sell. Listen to this article: By following these steps, you’ll be ready to capitalize on one of the best …  Read More

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Medicare Grievances & How Insurance Agents Can (Try To) Prevent Them

Aug 1, 2022

Many are familiar with today’s derogatory expression of “being a Karen,” which put simply, entails making complaints and demanding desired results. While receiving fries instead of onion rings at a fast-food restaurant might not …  Read More

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Your Guide to Forming an Insurance Agent Network

Jul 21, 2022

As an insurance agent, you spend most of your time building relationships with your clients, as you should. But do you also want to meet other insurance agents and grow your network?  Read More

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How Much Can Agents Make Selling Under-65 Insurance?

Jul 19, 2022

If you’re looking to enter the under-65 insurance industry, but not quite sure if it’ll be a worthy endeavor, worry no more! We’re here to break down the basics of Affordable Care Act (ACA) commissions.  Read More

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The Survivor's AEP Checklist

Jul 5, 2022

October 15, the first day permitting 2023 Medicare Advantage and Part D plan enrollments, will be here sooner than you think. What should you do to prepare? Start with the Agent Survival Guide’s AEP Checklist!  Read More

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Is the ACA Sticking Around Long Term?

Jun 30, 2022

Since the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was signed into law in 2010, many government leaders have tried to repeal it. The ACA is still here but how long will it stay in effect?  Read More

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FAQs About NAHU Medicare Certification

Jun 23, 2022

Got questions about NAHU’s Medicare Advantage and Part D certification training? We’ve got answers! Today, we’re answering some frequently asked questions about NAHU Medicare and compliance certification. Listen to this article:  Read More

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How Health Share Plans Measure Up to Real Health Insurance

Jun 23, 2022

With health insurance costs on the rise, consumers are looking at other options for financially protecting themselves and their families. One popular alternative is health share plans, but at what cost?  Read More

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2023 Maximum Broker Commissions for Medicare Advantage & Medicare Part D

Jun 3, 2022

We’ve got fantastic news for agents planning on selling 2023 Medicare products. The maximum broker commissions for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans have increased for the eighth year in a row!  Read More