Rebekah Parr
Recent Posts
What You Actually Need to Know From the 2021 Medicare Trustees Report
It's a New Horizons tradition – every year, we publish a summary of the Medicare Trustees Report. After all, it’s a few hundred pages long, and who has time for that? Typically, this report comes out…
Plan G Plus Agent Guide – New Med Supp with Innovative Benefits
Extra benefits like dental, vision, hearing, and SilverSneakers® have always been popular among the senior crowd. Medicare Advantage plans have been able to promote these extras successfully, but…
Top COVID-19 Challenges for Insurance Agents In the Senior Market
Widespread vaccine distribution is right around the corner, and the pandemic may come to an end soon. But will COVID-19 ever really be over for agents?
The Ultimate 2021 Tax Deductions Checklist for Independent Insurance Agents
Note: This article has been updated from previous tax years. Notable 2020/2021 updates includes the increase to the standard mileage rate and a reminder about COVID-19 legislation. Disclaimer: We are…
Medicare Basics for New Senior Market Insurance Agents
If you're brand new to senior market insurance sales, your first step is to learn about how Medicare works. The problem is Medicare is complex, with plans and parts and regulations and enrollment…
How to Design a DIY Brochure For Your Insurance Agency Using Canva
It's no secret that digital marketing is picking up steam these days, but tried-and-true methods of marketing still work, including brochures! There's something about holding a physical item –…
Funny Insurance Lingo Everyone In Senior Market Insurance Can Relate To
AEP is right around the corner. As we all prepare to get in the game with fantastic events like Medicare Live! and possibly even buying a treadmill for stress relief, I thought it'd be nice to take a…
How to Handle Medicare Supplement Rate Increases With Your Clients
Medicare Supplement rate increases are inevitable. There's typically at least one rate increase per year, and it's fairly common for a premium to double over the course of 7-10 years. So, how are you…
Is It Hard to Sell Medicare Supplements?
When you're looking to get into Medicare sales, a question may linger in the back of your mind: is it hard to sell Medicare products?
How to Sell Medicare Part D
As an agent in the senior market, you need to know how to sell Medicare Part D. Even if you're a die hard MAPD fan, you're still bound to come across clients who prefer a Med Supp or the MSA, in…
