Articles For Agents
10 Steps to Take Now to Be Ready for AEP on 10/1
Medicare’s Annual Election Period (AEP) starts on October 15, but insurance agents need to be ready before then. Although enrollments cannot occur until October 15, agents can discuss plan information with clients beginning on October 1. Take these 10 steps before...
Don’t Underestimate the Importance of a Client Retention Letter
Retaining your existing clients should be a priority during AEP. A client retention letter is the ideal way to reach out to clients prior to AEP to remind them that this important enrollment period will be here soon. It’s a great opportunity to proactively remind your...
How to Assess a Medicare Plan’s Fit
Every year, Medicare enrollees have the opportunity to switch plans during the annual election period. While staying in the same plan may seem like the easiest choice, it’s not always the best choice, especially if anything has changed since joining the plan. Knowing...
Medicare Homebound Status: Guidelines and Criteria
Most seniors want to stay in their homes as they age. This likely includes many of your clients. But what happens if it becomes more difficult for them to get out of their house for medical care? They might qualify to receive Medicare covered home health services if...
AEP Readiness Checklist: Get Ready for the Busy Medicare Enrollment Season
Do you ever feel like you’re forgetting something important? There’s a lot to do in the leadup to AEP, and it’s easy to miss something. Don’t let any of your important prep fall through the cracks. Set yourself up for a great AEP with this AEP readiness checklist....
The Importance of an Effective Needs Assessment
A needs assessment is an important tool for Medicare agents. It allows you to gather comprehensive information about clients, which in turn enables you to guide them to the Medicare coverage that best fits their individual needs. How to Conduct a Needs Assessment A...
Want a Win-Win for You and Your Medicare Clients? Embrace Cross-Selling
Many seniors rely on Medicare for their health coverage, but the stark reality is that Medicare doesn’t cover everything. Helping your clients find the right plan for their needs is only half the battle. To truly cover their needs, you may need to offer additional...
How to Grow Your Agency Beyond a Solo Operation
You can make a good living as an independent insurance agent. You can make an even better living as the owner of an independent insurance agency with multiple agents working under you. If you’ve built a successful insurance career as a solo operation, it’s time to...
Preparing for 2026 AHIP Training and Certification
June signifies that time of year when AHIP online training courses become available to agents and brokers for the following plan year. While AEP may seem far off, it will be here before you know it and AHIP certification is the first step in preparing for this busy...
How to Sell Texas Medicare Insurance
In 2025 an average of 11.400 Americans will celebrate their 65th birthday every day. By 2030, all 73 million Baby Boomers will have reached that milestone. In other words, the Medicare market is booming, and the demand for Medicare sales agents is soaring. Medicare...
Is Now the Ideal Time to Start a Career in Medicare Sales? Seizing the Opportunity
If you could get in on a career with the potential for 10,000 new customers a day, would you jump at the opportunity? Approximately 10,000 Baby Boomers age into Medicare every day, and if you can seize even a tiny fraction of the market, you can make a good career in...
The Benefits of Conducting an Effective Medicare Needs Assessment
When you conduct a Medicare needs assessment you are on a fact finding mission to gather all the pertinent information needed to recommend the plan that best meets your clients’ needs. In order to be consistent and ensure you don’t miss any questions, you should use a...
CMS 2026 Final Rule: The Top Six Things You Need to Know
CMS released its Final Rule for Medicare Advantage and PDP plans on April 4, 2025. These changes will be in effect January 1, 2026. Here are the top six things you needs to know: 1. No Cost Sharing for Adult Vaccines $0 cost share for any adult vaccines recommended by...
10 Spring To-Dos for Medicare Agents
Why does a traditional spring cleaning make us feel so good? We make our to-do lists with the goal of refreshing, decluttering, and reorganizing the space around us. And when we’re done, the sense of accomplishment makes us feel more energized and productive, more...
Medicare Extra Help Income Limit
You help you clients find the best Medicare plans for their needs, but some of them might need a little extra help paying for their prescription coverage. Even with the 2025 $2,000 cap on prescription drug costs, many seniors find their prescription drugs can be...
Educate Your New Clients on the Importance of Routine and Preventive Care
Seniors often delay important healthcare services for a variety of reasons. These include financial concerns, fear of the diagnosis or treatment, trouble navigating the healthcare system, and even transportation issues. You can play an important role in educating your...
Who Should Buy a Medicare Supplement Plan?
Medicare is far from free. The high cost of health care in retirement can be anxiety inducing for seniors, especially those with limited income and chronic health conditions. A 65 year old who retired in 2024 can expect to spend $165,000 on healthcare during their...
Year-Round Opportunities for Medicare Sales
Every Medicare insurance sales agent knows that the Annual Election period from October 15 to December 7 is the busiest time of the year. The first three months of the year, when the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period gives dissatisfied enrollees a second...
Cross-Selling to Seniors: Do’s and Don’ts
Medicare doesn’t cover all of the insurance needs that seniors have. Your clients might have gaps in coverage that could leave them at financial risk. By cross selling ancillary products, you not only help fill those coverage gaps, but you also build year round...
Texas Medicare Sales Agent Career Opportunities
It’s a new year and an ideal time to think about making a career change. If you don’t know where to look – or even what field you might be interested in – you should seriously consider a career as an Independent Medicare Sales Agent. It could be just the opportunity...