WHAT'S WAPPENING?

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 …

Navigating Medicare coverage options is about to become easier. If you’ve even had trouble using the Medicare Plan Finder, there’s good news. The Medicare Coverage Tools initiative promises to improve the tool, making comparing options and enrolling in a plan easier than ever.  

Trying to figure out coverage for a specific service? Medicare has a new app that might help. The What’s Covered app makes it easy to access information on Medicare coverage for specific medical items and services.

As you are well aware, some big changes have come this year in the release of the new Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidance.  In prior years, we experienced Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period (MADP )  from January 1- February 14^th – Medicare has introduced a new enrollment period for 2019 beyond the Annual Enrollment Period ( AEP ) called Open Enrollment Period ( OEP ). The Open Enrollment Period begins January 1 and ends March 1, 2019 – This replaces the Medicare Advantage Disenrollment period.

I've gotten pretty good at writing down and achieving goals over the years. I've lost 100 pounds, I'm in an amazing marriage, I am a CEO of a multi-million-dollar company and I am a proud mother of 4 incredible kids and as of Christmas day, I’m a grandmother to a new baby girl.  

The annual election period for Medicare is over. This can be a relief for agents who finally have time to breathe, but it can also be a source of anxiety. For many agents, AEP is the most productive time of the year by far. In fact, the rest of the year can be downright slow. The  scarcity of work – and of commissions – can be scary.

As AEP winds down, we want to be sure you're ready for the new Open Enrollment Period (OEP) beginning on January 1. Below, you'll find everything you need to know to succeed.

Get details, as well as licensing and CE reminders below.

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.