Medicare Supplement Leads

Congratulations, you’ve survived the AEP like a boss! Now that you can take a breather, do so, but don’t hit pause for too long! Post-AEP is an important time to make sure that you’re on the right track for next year.  During this time, you should begin organizing all of your new enrollments from the…

The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period is a very critical time for any insurance agent looking to earn commission and help grow their business. During this time, you’ll have the opportunity to resell to current clients and bring in many new clients. But first, you will have to create a perfect checklist to follow to ensure…

Investing your time and energy into selling Medicare products is worth it for new agents or agents looking to expand their product portfolios. But it is exactly that: an investment. And now that the Medicare AEP is approaching, you’ll be heading into one of the most stressful times of the year, because these 8 weeks…

If you’re working with Medicare beneficiaries whose income is above a certain level, they will have to pay a surcharge on their Parts B and D premiums, known as the Medicare Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA). These surcharges are determined by the Social Security Administration; beneficiaries will receive a predetermination notice in the mail showing…

When it comes to health insurance plans, not everyone is going to end up happy with their choice, and this can include seniors and their Medicare Supplement Plans. A plan might seem perfect for someone initially, but situations, budgets or other variables can change, which can mean that your customer will want to change their…

As an insurance agent, you know that some customers are on a tight budget - and seniors can have even less extra money than others to put towards their healthcare. The majority of seniors live on a fixed income, because they are no longer working and have to rely on their retirement savings to last…

When the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period comes around, you know that commissions are about to come your way! You will be helping Medicare clients change plans, add Medicare Supplement Plans, and do everything in between. But what happens when the AEP is over? There are other ways to keep earning a commission after it is…

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the size of the 65-and-older population has grown by over a third in the past decade. That means there is a large market out there of older adults enrolling in Medicare and looking for a Medicare Supplement Plan. Medicare Supplement Plans are great because they are the easiest Medicare…

Before you can begin selling Medicare, you must first get your license to sell Medicare products, followed by certifications from carriers to sell Medicare Supplement Plans. But after all that, there is still one more thing to be aware of before you’re ready to sell. You need to know how to remain compliant with all…

Did you know that more than 10,000 people in the United States turn 65 every day? For insurance agents, that can mean a lot of sales if you get into selling Medicare Supplement Plans. In order to create long-term sustainability for your business, you will need a residual income, and there is no better way…

A good agent knows that they can only succeed with the help of their customers. Customers look to agents for help finding a plan that meets their needs without breaking the bank, and that is what you aim to do. But your work doesn’t stop there: you need to be constantly learning and educating, as…

New Medicare changes that will impact both current and future beneficiaries have now gone into effect. Keep your clients informed and help them make the best choices by staying up-to-date on these changes.  Increased Medicare Deductibles & Premiums [caption id="attachment_12686" align="alignright" width="300"] Medicare premiums and deductible rates have gone up.[/caption] The first change to note…

The unaddressed truth behind Covid-19 is that until we get a vaccine, those of us who have an increased risk of serious health problems are going to need to remain socially distant even after the spike subsides.  While a therapy for the virus could be found as early as June, a vaccine is much further…

Selling Medicare Supplement plans is a very rewarding job. Not only do you get to help seniors save money, but you get a residual income. In other words, Medicare is the gift that keeps on giving. But how? Medicare Sales At All-Time High [caption id="attachment_12584" align="alignright" width="367"] Selling Medicare Supplement plans can give you a…

It’s going to be the buzz word of the century.  COVID-19, The Coronavirus, The pandemic.  Right now, it has the world's economy in shambles and people are fearing for loved ones’ well-being.  It will go down as the great interruption of the 21st century. With schools shut down and businesses operating remotely, any sense of…

Insurers were given a pass in 2019 by Congress regarding their annual health insurance tax. The reason was that the government was concerned about consumers’ out-of-pocket costs. However, if the ACA’s health insurance tax resumes as planned, this ‘free pass’ might be over and insurers will face a $15.5 billion tax bill in 2020. The…

There was confusion and misinformation regarding the 3-day rule for skilled nursing facility coverage. In order to get the 100 days of skilled nursing coverage from Medicare, the mandate states a beneficiary must spend at least 3 days in the hospital as an inpatient. However, doctors and hospitals can admit elderly patients on an “observation…

Thousands of Americans are about to turn 65 and they are going to need health insurance. Are you ready to sell? Before jumping into selling Medicare, you should understand some important points. First, you cannot sell insurance policies unless you understand how they work. Medicare Part A and Part B are critical supplement plans for…