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Prescription Drugs Your Medicare Clients Could See Lower Coinsurances for in 2023

Sep 20, 2023

We’ve got the list of Medicare Part B prescription drugs your clients may save on during 2023! These price adjustments are a result of the Inflation Reduction Act’s Medicare prescription drug rebate provision.  Read More

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Medicare Advantage Emergency-Related SEPs

Sep 11, 2023

Has a natural disaster or emergency occured near you recently? Your clients may qualify for a Special Enrollment Period. CMS provides a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) for individuals who need to enroll in, disenroll from, or …  Read More

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New Proposed Restrictions on Short-Term Medical & Hospital Indemnity Plans

Jul 17, 2023

On July 7, 2023, multiple federal agencies announced a proposed rule that modifies the definition of short-term, limited duration insurance and conditions for fixed indemnity plans to be considered an excepted benefit.  Read More

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New Required Documents Agents Need for ACA Sales

Jun 19, 2023

As of Sunday, June 18, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) are requiring agents selling Affordable Care Act (ACA) insurance plans in the Federally Facilitated Marketplace (FFM) to record and keep documents …  Read More

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Join Us at the Summits!

Jun 16, 2023

We loved being in-person again at last years’ Summits, and we can’t wait to connect with even more agents to discuss 2024 Medicare plans this year! See what’s coming up  Read More

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Updates to the 2024 AHIP Certification You Should Know

May 19, 2023

The 2024 AHIP Medicare training season started June 21, 2023. Here’s what you need to know about the newest Marketing Medicare and Fraud, Waste and Abuse (FWA) training. Every year, America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) hosts a …  Read More

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NABIP 2024 Medicare Certification

May 16, 2023

NABIP is once again offering a Medicare certification training option for agents! The training for agents selling 2024 Medicare Advantage and Part D products opened June 21, 2023. The NABIP 2024 Medicare certification is an …  Read More

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The Future of Medicare Part D: The Push Toward MAPD

Mar 1, 2023

How do your clients get their Medicare prescription drug coverage? Based on recent trends, the majority of Medicare beneficiaries are choosing Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug plans over stand-alone options. Listen to this …  Read More

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Medicareful 2022 Year-in-Review: Mastering New Compliance Mandates

Jan 19, 2023

Skip the hassle of scanning, uploading, mailing, or faxing long, tedious paper applications. Our easy-to-use Medicareful enrollment tool streamlines your business with consumers and carriers and helps you stay compliant with the …  Read More

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The COLA Increase for 2023 & What This Means for Your Clients

Oct 13, 2022

Amidst drastic inflation and the lingering stress of the pandemic, the annual Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for Social Security benefits has been announced to be the largest in more than 40 years.  Read More

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ACA's Family Glitch Resolved for 2023 OEP

Oct 12, 2022

On October 11, 2022, the Biden administration finalized a rule that fixes the “family glitch” in the Affordable Care Act. This change will allow many people under the age of 65 access to affordable health care …  Read More

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2023 Plans Now Available on the Medicare Quote Engine

Oct 3, 2022

We have some exciting news for your AEP preparations! All 2023 Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug plan details are now available on Ritter Insurance Marketing’s Medicare Quote Engine. The Medicare Quote Engine (MQE) is the …  Read More

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2023 Medicare Part A and Part B Premiums and Deductibles

Sep 27, 2022

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have announced the 2023 premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts for the Medicare Part A and Part B programs. A decrease in the 2023 Part B premium reflects the …  Read More

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What the Inflation Reduction Act Means for Your Medicare & ACA Clients

Aug 18, 2022

On August 16, 2022, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 into law, which means big changes for both Medicare and Affordable Care Act (ACA) beneficiaries. We explore how this affects you and your clients.  Read More

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CMS Rules ACA Broker Commissions for SEP & OEP Sales Must Be Equal

Jun 9, 2022

Big news! On June 7, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued new documentation clarifying how under-65 insurers should pay agents for Special Enrollment Period (SEP) sales.  Read More

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Lower 2023 Medicare Part B Premium Expected After Reassessment by CMS

Jun 2, 2022

This fall, we expect you’ll have good news to share with your clients — a Medicare Part B premium reduction for 2023! The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have reexamined the Medicare Part B premium for 2022 at …  Read More

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Medicare Not Charging Late Enrollment Penalties Due to 2022 Social Security Delays

Apr 8, 2022

If your clients have been waiting on their Medicare Part A or B enrollments and unable to contact the Social Security Administration, you’re not alone. Thankfully, Medicare is aware of the issue and will not be charging your …  Read More

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Medicareful 2021 Year-in-Review: The Records We Set Together

Mar 28, 2022

In today’s world, where remote work prevails, health insurance agents need a reliable Medicare quoting and enrollment tool they can use to simplify and complete the majority of their business with carriers and consumers.  Read More

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2022 Medicare Part A and Part B Premiums and Deductibles

Nov 15, 2021

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services have released the Medicare costs for 2023. Please see our most recent article, 2023 Medicare Part A and Part B Premiums and Deductibles, for current facts and figures.  Read More