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While telephone calls and physical mail continue to be staples of modern communication, technology has brought new options. One of these options is texting. As a Medicare insurance agent, you can send text messages to your current clients as long as you follow a few basic guidelines. If you haven’t used text messages to communicate with your clients, you might want to start soon.

A lucrative career is within your grasp. As an independent agent selling Medicare insurance, you can own your own business and earn an attractive income. It doesn’t require an expensive and time-consuming degree, either. The Medicare Academy is a one-day event that can give you the information you need to get started on the road to success.

Baby Boomers get a lot of attention from both companies and the press, but what about the generation that came before? There are some key differences between the Silent Generation and the Baby Boomers, and if you want to market to them, you should understand their unique preferences and needs.

Do you keep track of your clients’ birthdays? If not, you really should start. It’s easy when you use apps – like this one or this one – to remind you. It’s also a great way to stay in touch with your clients. If you’re always looking for something to say – other than the tired “just checking in” message – try these more creative ideas.

What if your upline agency no longer meets your needs? It may be time to break up and explore other options. Before you can do that, however, you need to request a release. Here are the steps …

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The midterm elections are over – but much remains to be seen. Now it’s time to figure out what the election results might mean for the future of Medicare.

Make this year’s Medicare Annual Election Period the best ever. If you really want to get noticed, your promotional plans should include social media, especially Facebook.

Many Medicare beneficiaries have been disappointed to learn that Medicare does not provide long-term care benefits. Now, some of that disappointment could be ending. Thanks to new rules from CMS, Medicare Advantage plans can now offer some long-term care benefits.