by PTT Financial | Nov 29, 2017 | Agents, Articles for Agents
Medicare Insurance Part B premiums won’t be going up next year – not officially, anyway. CMS has announced the Medicare numbers for 2018, and they look pretty good. $134 – This is what the standard monthly premium for Medicare Part B will be in 2018. Note that this...
by PTT Financial | Nov 9, 2017 | Agents, Articles for Agents
Clients count on their agents to answer Medicare insurance questions. Can they count on you? Although it’s reasonable to require a little time so you can research complex and unique situations and get back with an accurate response, when it comes to the most common...
by PTT Financial | Oct 20, 2017 | Articles for Agents, Medicare
Medicare Open Enrollment is taking place now through December 7. CMS has released Star Ratings and statistics, and the outlook is great for the country and for Texas in particular. Costs are down and options are up, giving Medicare enrollees ample reason to review at...
by PTT Financial | Oct 13, 2017 | Agents, Articles for Agents
You perfected your sales pitch. You delivered it flawlessly. The result? Rejection. If this story sounds familiar, the problem may lie in thinking of the sales pitch as a one-way transaction. Don’t just talk at your prospects. Listen to them. Start by asking prospects...
by PTT Financial | Sep 15, 2017 | Agents, Articles for Agents
As a Medicare insurance agent, you have an important role. You need to reach out to clients and make them aware of the enrollment window; educate them on options available; and most importantly, help them feel confident in their decisions. Good communication is key to...
by PTT Financial | Aug 18, 2017 | Agents, Articles for Agents
It’s time to start thinking about the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) for Medicare Parts C and D. From October 15 to December 7, qualifying individuals will be able to enroll in, change or drop their Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plans. To make this year’s...
