The 2027 marketplace ACA Open Enrollment Period (OEP) runs November 1, 2026, to January 15, 2027 (dates can vary in some state-based marketplaces).

As a result of beneficiaries receiving misleading or inaccurate information, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has monitored Medicare advertising practices through increased "secret shopping."

We have the latest cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) update from the Social Security Administration (SSA)!

With 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.

Like it or not, carriers make certain Medicare Advantage (MA) or Part D plans non-commissionable.

Agents 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!

CMS required TPMOs to obtain prior express written consent from the beneficiary before sharing their personal information. This affects Medicare insurance lead sharing, but how?

Life as an agent before Medicare's Annual Enrollment Period is a flurry of contracting and certifying. But there's another C that's even more important: Compliance.

When it comes to finding Medicare leads, most agents know the classics: direct mail, word of mouth, and educational seminars. But, if you really want to stand out and connect with prospects, sometimes it pays to try something unexpected.

While grocery cards, utility assistance, transportation services, and flex cards have been some of the most attention-grabbing Medicare Advantage (MA) benefits, there are now stricter guidelines around Special Supplemental Benefits for the Chronically Ill (SSBCI).

You have to start somewhere with a potential Medicare client, and while it might be tempting to jump right in and start selling, you can't.

Want to host a Medicare educational event or a Medicare sales event? It's important to know that there are certain things you can and cannot say during these events!

Events are often a great way to generate leads. What is allowed at educational seminars for the 2027 Annual Enrollment Period?