Steve Spinner
Recent Posts
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.
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…
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.
10 TPMO Disclaimer Tips to Stay Compliant (2024)
The TPMO disclaimer seems to be here to stay, but there's a lot of mystery surrounding it.
Medicare Rapid Disenrollment: Definition + Prevention Strategies
No agent wants to hear they've lost a client, especially when it's a rapid disenrollment at the beginning of the year.
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…
10 Medicare Sales Event Tips for a Smooth, Compliant Seminar
Medicare sales events are a fantastic way to educate a group of individuals about a Medicare Advantage plan. You can enroll multiple people in the same plan at one time. That's a huge time saver,…
How Much Does the AHIP Certification Cost?
Ready to offer Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug plans for contract year 2024?
5 Tips for Choosing a Medicare Advantage FMO
During the first half of the year, it's the perfect time to reevaluate your Medicare Advantage FMO. Are you getting the support you need? Are their tools and technology helping you stay compliant and…
