The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have some strict rules on what agents can and cannot say during Medicare sales appointments.
Read MoreRecently, insurance companies have been making Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plans non-commissionable. If this has you wondering "Can you charge a consulting fee for Medicare advice?" you're not alone.
Read MoreDuring a Medicare enrollment appointment, one of the most common roadblocks is a client who can't locate their Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (MBI). Without an MBI, completing a Medicare enrollment application can be difficult.
Read MoreWhich Medicare Advantage carriers should be in your portfolio for 2027? We've got the answer!
Read MoreThe Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) 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 next year's plans to your clients.
Read MoreWe all agree buying life insurance is important, but how much does your client really need?
Read MoreOn September 3, the Small Business Administration (SBA), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a new name for Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRAs): CHOICE Arrangements.
Read MoreThe ACA Open Enrollment Period (OEP) starts November 1! Below are our major medical insurance carrier recommendations for agents.
Read MoreSometimes, the health insurance options within the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace may not be a great fit for your under-65 clients.
Read MoreThe Medicare Advantage market is changing. As carriers try to balance growth with sustainability, agents navigating shifting plan availability may have something other than plan suppression and commissions to watch for in 2027: enrollment capacity limits.
Read MoreArtificial intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming a staple for insurance agents, offering various functionalities such as streamlining workflows, enhancing customer relations, and improving overall productivity.
Read MoreWith all of the insurance products on the market, it can be hard for agents to keep track of the rates for all their carriers and their different plans.
Read MoreWithin the insurance industry, you likely know the importance of client retention. Take a brief moment and ask yourself these questions:
Read MoreAgents who sell within the Affordable Care Act (ACA) insurance marketplace must complete an annual certification before they can sell each year, the Federally Facilitated Marketplace (FFM) certification.
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