Steve Spinner
Recent Posts
Top 8 MA OEP Compliance Tips
The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (MA OEP) is notorious for having very strict compliance rules. However, there are still lots of opportunities to keep growing your book of business in…
Medicare Advantage Highlights For the 2026CY AEP
*Agent Use Only. Not For Use With the General Public* Welcome to the 2025 AEP for CY2026 enrollments. While this year brings significant changes to the Medicare Advantage landscape, we're confident…
2026 Part D Updates & Carrier Highlights
It's that time of year again, where PDP enrollment goes wild and we all kick it into high gear. And 2026 brings some of the most dramatic changes we've seen in years. The Part D landscape is…
CMS Rejects Plan Bids for the First Time & Other 2026 AEP Updates
Earlier this year, we shared concerns about the 2026 market landscape, including projections of significant Part D premium increases. The anticipated changes had many agents bracing for what could be…
What Medicare Agents Need to Know About the 2026 Market Landscape
Every Annual Enrollment Period brings its own unique challenges. But 2026 presents a particularly complex set of circumstances.
How to Tap the 70% Untapped D-SNP Market
The dual-eligible market is one of the most significant untapped opportunities in Medicare sales today.
How to Prep & Study for the 2026 AHIP Exam
The 2026 AHIP training and exam opened up on June 23, 2025. Any agents who want to represent and sell CY 2026 Medicare Advantage and/or Part D drug plans need to complete the 2026 AHIP Medicare…
2026 AHIP Certification Discounts
Looking for 2026 AHIP discounts and promotions? You've come to the right place. Our team searched high and low and located several AHIP discounts, promotions, and reimbursements that are available to…
2026 AHIP Study Guide PDFs & Printables
If you're planning to sell Medicare Advantage and/or Part D prescription drug plans, you'll need to pass the required Medicare + Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (MFWA) training and exam offered through AHIP.
10 Proven Medicare Advantage Sales Tips from Top Producers
What separates the agents who struggle to hit their Medicare Advantage goals from those who consistently dominate their markets year after year?
Medicare Part D in 2026: Key Changes Agents Need to Know
CMS has released the Final Calendar Year (CY) 2026 Part D Redesign Program Instructions, which bring a lot of changes to Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage.
When Does AHIP 2026 Start?
Each year, AHIP's Medicare + Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (MFWA) Online Training comes out in June for the following plan year. AHIP has the health insurance industry's most widely recognized training. It…
CMS 2026 Final Rule: What Insurance Agents Need to Know
CMS dropped the Final Rule for Contract Year 2026 on April 4th, and there's quite a bit to unpack for those of us helping seniors with their Medicare coverage.
2025 Part D Changes Every Agent Should Know
The 2025 Medicare Part D redesign, driven by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), introduces significant changes that will impact how you assist seniors in choosing their Part D plans.
Ultimate Scope of Appointment (SOA) Guide for Medicare Agents
Scope of Appointments (SOA) are an important part of selling Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug plans. That said, coming up with a system – and staying on top of ever-changing…
