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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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NAHU 2023 Medicare Certification Training

Jun 8, 2022

For another year, NAHU is offering a Medicare certification training for agents who’d like to sell 2023 Medicare Advantage and Part D products for the Annual Enrollment Period. So, get ready because NAHU’s 2023 certification opens …  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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Updates to the 2023 AHIP Certification You Should Know

May 9, 2022

The 2023 AHIP Medicare training season starts June 20, 2022. Before jumping into this obligation, learn about the changes made to the Marketing Medicare and Fraud, Waste and Abuse (FWA) training.  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 announced the 2022 premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts for the Medicare Part A and Part B programs. This year’s Part B premium increase is the largest monetary …  Read More

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Navigating Insurance Sales During the Medicare AEP & COVID

Oct 5, 2021

You need commissions, but you don’t want to catch, or spread, COVID. Can you compliantly ask health questions in person, or confirm clients’ vaccination statuses? Will more carriers allow remote Medicare sales?  Read More

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2022 Plans Are Now Available on the Medicare Quote Engine

Sep 30, 2021

We have some exciting news to get you ready for AEP! All 2022 Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug plan details are now available on Ritter Insurance Marketing’s Medicare Quote Engine. The Medicare Quote Engine (MQE) is the number …  Read More

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CMS Expands HealthCare.gov 2022 Open Enrollment Period & Under-65 Health Options

Sep 21, 2021

To improve health coverage access for more Americans, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) are expanding the Open Enrollment Period (OEP) for Affordable Care Act (ACA) coverage, among other measures to decrease …  Read More

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Effective Sales Strategies for Your Second Medicare AEP During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Aug 24, 2021

The 2022 Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is fast approaching. Unfortunately, this will likely be the second AEP during the COVID-19 pandemic. As we continue to navigate new guidelines for a second year, we’re here to review the …  Read More

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Largest COLA Since 1982 Projected & How It Affects Part B Premiums

Aug 12, 2021

For 2022, the annual Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for Social Security benefits is expected to reach its highest level since 1982! This yearly change affects Medicare Part B premiums and the overall buying power of seniors and …  Read More

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Google Ad Changes for Health Insurance Advertising Require Certification

Apr 29, 2021

Do you use Google to advertise your health insurance services? If so, you should know about these important policy updates affecting health insurance advertising through Google Ads. Listen to this article:  Read More

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Medicareful 2020 Year-in-Review: Here's What We Accomplished

Dec 17, 2020

Selling Medicare plans? You’ve probably heard of Medicareful. We’re reviewing what this free Medicare quoting software helped agents accomplish in 2020 and how it set itself apart from other online Medicare sales …  Read More

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2021 Medicare Part A and Part B Premiums and Deductibles

Nov 13, 2020

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services have released the Medicare costs for 2022. Please see our most recent article, 2022 Medicare Part A and Part B Premiums and Deductibles, for current facts and figures.  Read More

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Major Changes Coming to the MA & PDP Market for 2021

Oct 13, 2020

Thinking of selling Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plans for 2021? This is the year to give it a try! Here’s why. Listen to this article: For 2021, agents and beneficiaries can expect to see six major improvements …  Read More

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Carriers and Plans Participating in CMS Model to Save Consumers on Insulin Costs

Oct 1, 2020

Beginning with the 2021 plan year, select Part D sponsors will offer beneficiaries PDPs that “provide supplemental benefits for insulin in the coverage gap phase of the Part D benefit.”  Read More

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2021 Plans Are Now Available on the Medicare Quote Engine

Sep 29, 2020

We have some exciting news to get you ready for AEP! All 2021 Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug plan details are now available on Ritter Insurance Marketing’s Medicare Quote Engine. The Medicare Quote Engine (MQE) is the number …  Read More

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Here Are the Medicare Out-of-Pocket Expenses That Cost Beneficiaries the Most

Jun 23, 2020

Do you know what your Medicare clients likely spend the most money on out of pocket? Do your clients know what out-of-pocket costs they can expect with Medicare? The stats are in!  Read More