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What To Know When Switching An Existing Medicare Supplement Plan For Your Customers

Posted on by Cassandra Love

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 plan. It’s more than likely that, at some point, a Medicare beneficiary will request your services to change their Medicare Supplement Plan, so you will need to be prepared – switching Medicare Supplement Plans takes some planning, digging, and explaining.

Reasons Why a Medicare Beneficiary Might Want to Switch Plans

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Sometimes a Medicare beneficiary wants to change their Medicare Supplement Plan so they can save money.

Many seniors are overwhelmed and under informed when they first enroll in Medicare, and in the midst of all the confusion, they decide on a Medicare Supplement Plan that they think will work for them, only to realize later it doesn’t. Some of the reasons that they might want to switch Medicare Supplement Plans include:

  • They do not need all the benefits they are paying for.
  • They need more benefits.
  • They are not happy with their insurance company and want to switch companies.
  • They want a cheaper plan.

When They Can Switch Plans

In many cases, once a Medicare beneficiary purchases a Medicare Supplement Plan, they are locked into that plan. Very rarely will they have the opportunity to easily switch plans, since Medicare Supplement insurance companies have the option to deny or charge more if applicants do not pass underwriting. 

However, your customer can switch plans without any problems if:

  • They have guaranteed issue rights.
  • Are in good enough health to pass underwriting.
  • Are within their 7-month Medicare Supplement Initial Enrollment Period. 
  • Are still in the 30-day “free look period” of their current plan.

Switching Plans

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Once you’ve determined whether your customer can easily switch plans, you will need to understand exactly what your client is looking for so you can find the right plan for their needs. After you’ve spoken with them about this, take down all of their information and fill out an application for a new Medicare Supplement Plan, making sure to be clear that the plan will be a replacement for a current plan. During this process, it is important to ensure that your client won’t have a gap in coverage, so when applying, choose a start date for the first day of the following month. After the application is accepted, you can help your customer cancel the current policy effective the first day of the month.

If your client is thinking of switching plans during the “free look period” (30 days) of their current Medicare Supplement Plan, there are a few things to note. First, if your client decides to switch plans, they will need to pay the premiums of both plans for the free look period. Second, do not cancel the first Medicare Supplement Plan until they decide they want to keep the new one!

During your career, you will come across many Medicare beneficiaries who are not happy with their Medicare Supplement Plans, but you can help them switch to a plan that better suits their specific needs, as long as you know the rules surrounding how to do so. It’s as simple as gathering information, signing them up for a new plan, making sure to cancel their previous plan, and following up with your customer. After all, making sure they are satisfied with your service is the best way to grow your business! If you are interested in getting reliable, exclusive Medicare leads, call 866-368-0377.

How to Work with Medicare Leads With Poor Health

Posted on by Cassandra Love

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 product to sell and have a high-profit potential because of the renewal commission you get every year. But you have to know how best to sell these plans: some of the leads that you’re working with might be in poor health and wondering how best to keep their medical expenses under control. So how do you sell to a Medicare client who is in poor health?

Explain the Best Option

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Explain to your lead that a Medicare Supplement Plan is a great option for additional coverage.

Some of the seniors you work worth might have health conditions that could be an issue when it comes to signing them up for a Medicare Supplement Plan. The CDC reports that 60% of older adults have one chronic condition, while the other 40% have two or more. Of course, your leads will want the cheapest option, but that might not be the best choice for them if they have health conditions that require medical attention and ongoing treatments. Explain the situation to them, and point out that a more comprehensive Medicare Supplement Plan will be better for them because it will offer more coverage, even if it does cost a little extra. 

It is also very important to explain to your clients how signing up for a Medicare Supplement Plan works. Make it clear to them that they will not face any underwriting if they sign up during their Initial Enrollment Period, but that this is not the case if they switch plans. Make sure they are aware of this so that they sign up for the right Medicare Supplement Plan from the start, and will not be denied or be forced to pay a higher rate later.

Medicare Supplement Vs Medicare Advantage

Because Original Medicare does not cover all expenses, and beneficiaries still have to pay  coinsurance, copays and more, they will be looking for extra coverage. They have two options: Medicare Supplement Plans and Medicare Advantage Plans. Both can be great options – it all depends on their needs and budget – but Medicare Supplement Plans are generally better for those in poor health. 

With Original Medicare and a Medicare Supplement Plan, your clients can better budget their out-of-pocket expenses. Not only that, but they will have access to any Medicare provider across the country that accepts Medicare assignment. Medicare Advantage Plans are more restrictive with their networks, so might not be the ideal choice for Medicare beneficiaries who need to see multiple doctors and specialists. 

Finding Customers the Most Affordable Plan With the Most Coverageillustration of a man with a computer screen behind him with logistics

Once you have spoken to your client and are aware of their conditions and familiar with their budget, you can properly search through carriers for an affordable plan. Your client wants the best, so make sure to provide them with that by finding a plan with a carrier that has a positive record and financial history. 

Medicare Supplement Plan insurance leads are a guaranteed commission for at least 6-7 years. If you get a lead with no health issues, great! But more often than not, this will not be the case. Don’t worry, you can still get them a great plan, especially if they have guaranteed issue. You just have to do a little comparing to find them the Medicare Supplement Plan that will best fit their needs while saving them as much as possible on their medical bills. If you are looking for exclusive leads that are ready to buy, Benepath will provide them to you! To get more information, call 866-368-0377.

5 Mistakes Medicare Agents Make

Posted on by Cassandra Love

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 well as connecting with your clients. Here are 5 costly mistakes to avoid, along with tips to keep you at the top of your game.

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It is important to never stop learning because Medicare is always evolving, and you need to be able to provide accurate information to your customers.

1. You Stop Learning/Training

When you’re an agent, there is no such thing as knowing too much about a product, and that includes Medicare. Medicare is always evolving, and you need to be able to provide accurate information to your customers. Plans can change, or even disappear, while new ones emerge. For example, Plan F, High-Deductible Plan F, and Plan C all disappeared this year, while High-Deductible Plan G was introduced to replace them. If you do not keep on top of information like this, then you won’t be able to properly sell your product. Work towards becoming an expert in your field by constantly learning with online courses and training webinars.

Even when you do become an expert in this field, you still need to keep up with company notices. If there are any changes such as rate increases, then you need to notify your customers on how they will be impacted.

2. Failing To Educate Your Customers

Your job is to help customers completely understand their insurance plan. The whole process of choosing and signing up for a plan can be confusing, so explain everything  as simply as you can. Go over what is covered, what is not, and how Medicare Supplement Plans work with Original Medicare. Don’t assume they know as much about everything as you do! The more you educate them on how the system works, the more likely they will be to spot an issue on a bill or handle a problem on their own. Educated customers are happy customers –  ones who will continue to use your services as well as refer you to others.

3. Not Following The Rules

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If you do not follow the rules that the CMS has set for agents, then you could lose your license to sell Medicare Supplement Plans. The CMS is very serious about monitoring agents and will monitor agents to make sure that they are being helpful to Medicare customers and not taking advantage of anyone. Breaking their rules could even mean facing jail time.

4. Not Knowing Guidelines 

CMS is strict about agents complying with rules and regulations, and so are the  carriers you work with. Carriers have additional guidelines that you have to follow, and if you fail to comply, then you can lose your business with them. Make sure you stay on top of the guidelines of all the carriers you work with.

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If you focus too much on price, and not your customers’ needs, you could end up losing sales.

5. You Focus Too Much On Price

If you focus too much on price, and not your customers’ needs, you could end up losing sales. Sell based on value, not price. Teach your customers the value of a Medicare Supplement Plan, and ask questions about what they are looking for. Ask questions and answer any of theirs that may come up. And always check on your customers to make sure they are happy with their plan, or if they might be interested in finding a different Supplement Plan.

Medicare: The Gift That Keeps On Giving

Posted on by Cassandra Love

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

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Selling Medicare Supplement plans can give you a continuous revenue.

The AARP has found that each day 10,000 Baby Boomers turn 65 in America, a figure expected to continue well into the 2030’s. This is great news for Medicare agents. Many seniors cannot afford their Medicare Part B bills because they are on a fixed income, so they search for ways to help pay for it. This is where you come in to save the day with a Medicare Supplement plan. With the growth of the aging population, and increase in Medicare sales, there is no better time to sell Medicare!

Seven Years Of Commission

You read that right, when you make a Medicare Supplement sale, you will have a built-in commission for 7 years. This is where the residual income comes into play. Once you sell a Supplement plan, clients are commonly re-written year after year. 

Let’s take a look at an example to simplify things. When you first make a sale, you spend $400 on leads to make that sale, and make a commission of $400.  But because the consumer will likely sign (on average) for 8 years, there are 7 years worth of profits that can be made on that one sale. That equates to a $2800 profit for the life of that sale. So even though you have spent money on marketing and buying the lead, you still make that money back and more. You’re constantly winning.

The example below represents the residual income you could make over the years, assuming that  you’re making $30,000 in new commissions each year:

Maintain Your Relationships!

Although you can keep earning a commission for 7 years, you can’t just forget about your customers. People are more willing to buy from someone they know and trust. Be sure to follow up with your clients to make sure they are happy with your product, and  keep the relationship going. Some may want to make changes to their plans or enroll in a new plan. You want to make sure you are the one they turn to when this happens, so that you get the commission. 

Do not snooze on Medicare Supplement sales or on your current clients. Medicare sales are through the roof because of the aging population. If done right, you will earn a 7 year commission on just one sale. Medicare leads are the gifts that keep on giving even after you spend your marketing dollars to acquire them.

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Some companies offer Medicare leads in real time, while others do not

Posted on by Clelland Green

Which works best —- real time leads or leads that come later? Try both and compare.

Medicare leads are just about the best leads you can get these days, largely because you have a captive audience that not only needs your services, but wants to fill in some of the areas missing in their Medicare policies. It’s pretty much a win-win situation for you. The one thing you want to pay close attention to however is whether or not your leads are coming in as real time leads; leads you have a chance to close fairly quickly.

There are a lot of myths floating around out there about what types of leads are the best for what you want to accomplish. Frankly, the decision as to which type of lead works best for your circumstances is up to you. Just know that with real time Medicare leads, the chances of closing are much higher, largely because you are usually calling this kind of lead within minutes after they have asked for information. That is provided you are online at the same time. Otherwise, you would still be responding quickly; part and parcel of offering good service.

If you’re just starting out, you might not know where to go or who to believe about Medicare leads. One person may say the shared leads are better, because they are less expensive. Another will point out shared leads are less expensive for several reasons, one of which is that at least seven other agents can be working them at the same time. In reality, that is not less expensive. It’s paying good money for not much of a chance at selling anything. What’s the point?

Some other agents will tell you real-time leads are the best. Some figure they are too expensive, but they usually are not the agents that have a high closing ratio and spend hours on the phone chasing people who are fed up with all the calls. Listen to your gut instinct on this one. Take a flyer and invest in solid, real time leads that are pre-screened, pre-vetted and pre-qualified. Do you have a sale? More often than not, yes, you will get a sale, and isn’t that what you want? To get leads to convert and grow your business?

Watch carefully to see that you are not sold generic health insurance form information. Some companies call this request for Medicare information Medicare supplement leads, when in actual fact the person who filled out the form is not looking for Medicare supplement quotes. Having said that, although these leads may be viable, you would waste a lot of time weeding out who wants what.

If you’re selling Medicare supplemental insurance, then make sure you ask the lead generation company you choose to work with for those kinds of leads. Be as specific and detailed as possible and get as much information as possible to allow you to call your leads with what they needs right at your fingertips. It’s all about growing your business, selling a product you believe in and providing potential customers with everything they need to make an informed decision.

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Exclusive Final Expense Leads Need To Be Purchased From a Company That Knows What It Is Doing

Posted on by Clelland Green

If you’re going to make your insurance business into a force to be reckoned with, you will only want to work with exclusive insurance leads of all kinds, and that includes exclusive final expense leads. Why exclusive when you could spend less and get a nice long list of contacts? Sure, you could spend less, but remember, you get what you pay for. Most of the shared leads are just that, shared with numerous other agents — up to seven, in fact.

So, do you really want to spend every day calling people about final life expenses when at least five other agents have already made the same call? If it were you getting the phone calls, what would you do? Most would hang up and not be polite about it. Plus, many of the non-exclusive leads can be false and/or in the do not call registry. That means you have paid for a lead that goes nowhere. Not smart. Consider exclusive final expense leads. They are worth their weight in gold.

Benepath.net is a leader in providing health insurance leads. Benepath provides agents with exclusive health insurance leads and Medicare leads in just a few mouse clicks. To learn more, visit http://demosite.benepath.net.

Exclusive Final Expense Leads Are Easy to Sell

Posted on by Clelland Green

While we’re talking about the benefits of exclusive insurance leads, you should also be aware that you can order exclusive final expense leads as well. This is actually a very smart way to work this niche, since the economy is in the tank these days. People are very cautious about buying insurance of any kind and it only makes sense to go with a guaranteed source of exclusive leads to make sales. Make sure you deal with a reputable online lead generation company, such as benepath.net. Their exclusive final expense leads are “genuinely” exclusive, as in you are the “only” one working them.

Being the only person working the guaranteed leads in your inbox can build you a business base like no other. Steady, high quality leads in real time, with live contacts that are eager to talk to you is a smart way to do business. Invest in your company’s future and try exclusive final expense leads. Your bank account will love the results.

Benepath.net is a leader in providing health insurance leads. Benepath provides agents with exclusive health insurance leads and Medicare leads in just a few mouse clicks. To learn more, visit http://demosite.benepath.net.

Stuck When It Comes To Insurance Leads?

Posted on by Clelland Green

If you’re stuck when it comes to insurance leads, you aren’t going about it the right way. Maybe you think you have to sweat it out and struggle to find leads in the community, among your friends, your relatives and your neighbors. Maybe that works for you. Maybe not, because at some point those familial connections will start ducking when they see you coming. Why not get decent leads, ones that convert with your hard work, and not chase down the people you know?

Yes, insurance leads are hard to source on your own, particularly in this day and age. At one time no one thought anything of picking up the phone and making cold calls. Now, particularly with do not call registries and other annoying telemarketers who don’t take no for an answer, you’re up against the wall before you even start. The times are a-changing. However, that does not have to be a kiss of death.

Adapt to today’s online market by ordering online insurance leads from a reputable lead generation company. When you have leads that want to talk to you sitting in your inbox, hands down that beats cold calling. It’s worth checking out.

Benepath.net is a leader in providing health insurance leads. Benepath provides agents with exclusive health insurance leads and Medicare leads in just a few mouse clicks. To learn more, visit http://demosite.benepath.net.

Exclusive final expense leads – the pick of the crop

Posted on by Clelland Green

Exclusive final expense leads are the wave of now. Use only a reputable lead generation company to buy these.

Buying exclusive final expense leads would be a real boost to your business. Think they’re expensive? Well, yes, they are more expensive than the regular leads, but their conversion rate is higher —- so guess what, based on a higher conversion rate, you make more money. In fact, you would make back your initial investment in buying these exclusive leads in no time flat.

Interestingly, not a lot of insurance agents seem to understand the benefits of buying exclusive leads. They would rather struggle along with the run of the mill leads and get disgruntled when they have to compete with a whole slew of other agents. Really, what is the point? Buying the regular leads is a waste of time and money, and they are not noted to bring in that many sales. Sure, you could try them. Then you will get what we’re trying to tell you, that exclusive final expense leads come only to you, putting you in the catbird seat. Sales just don’t get any better than that, as exclusive leads have a stellar track record for sales.

Still not so sure that is the right thing to do? Well, we’ve got more reasons why you will love and profit from them. For instance, you want a guaranteed return on your investment right? That happens with exclusive leads, because your audience is genuinely interested in your product, or they would not have called for information. Work these leads diligently and you will get a sale.

Want even more confirmation that exclusive final lead expenses are a super charged, smart investment? The potential buyer has been verified, and these leads are not based on false information or so old they could be antiques. And last, but not least, once you have bought exclusive leads that convert, you don’t need to worry about trying to do the much hated, old standby “cold calling.” The people you call as a result of your investment in exclusive leads are not going to hang up and mutter they are not in the market to buy insurance.

Sold? Then get going and check out where you can get exclusive final expense leads. Your financial bottom line will love you for it.

Clelland Green is with Benepath.net, a leader in providing health insurance leads. Benepath provides agents with exclusive health insurance leads and Medicare leads in just a few mouse clicks. To learn more, visit http://demosite.benepath.net.

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