A Medicare Agent's Guide to the AEP Post-Mortem

December 9, 2025

As soon as December 8th arrives, we enjoy a sigh of relief. Right now is the perfect time to plan for what we'd do differently next year.

5 Agents Share Their AEP Strategies for 2025

October 27, 2025

Many agents are taking proactive steps to better prepare for what promises to be one of the most challenging AEP seasons in recent memory. But what exactly are top-performing agents doing differently…

Medicare Advantage Highlights For the 2026CY AEP

October 20, 2025

*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

October 14, 2025

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

September 30, 2025

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

August 11, 2025

Every Annual Enrollment Period brings its own unique challenges. But 2026 presents a particularly complex set of circumstances.

2026 AHIP Certification Discounts

June 24, 2025

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…

Agents Weigh In: What’s New This AEP Season

November 5, 2024

As the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) for 2025 plans unfolds, agents across the country are in the thick of it—fielding calls, answering questions, and finding solutions for their clients.

Streamline AEP: Top Scheduling Tools for Agents

August 20, 2024

Every October 15th, AEP arrives, and many agents run themselves ragged trying to help all of their clients before this 53-day window of opportunity is over. Scheduling appointments is a huge time…

2025 AEP Playbook Bundle: Industry Changes, Tips, & Pre-AEP Checklist

July 17, 2024

The upcoming AEP for CY2025 plan enrollments will be like none before it thanks to several market disruptions and big industry changes.

Top Medicare Supplement Carriers for the 2023 AEP

September 18, 2023

AEP is right around the corner – here are the top Medicare Supplement carriers that have a lot of momentum going into the fall selling season.

How to Prepare for AEP This Fall (10 Tips)

September 5, 2023

For a lot of Medicare agents, AEP is the most stressful time of year. You're trying to service your entire book of business in less than 8 weeks, all while managing to keep some sort of work-life…

Agent Guide to Important Medicare Enrollment Periods and Deadlines

January 16, 2023

Many Medicare deadlines are critical for your senior clients. Forgetting or missing them could involve a coverage gap or penalty that will follow your client for the rest of their life.

2 Tips to Help You Through AEP

October 9, 2020

October 15th marks a big day for all of us in the senior market, and our team here at New Horizons is here to be your support. I'd like to share two quick tips with you to help you through, and I…

What Agents Need to Know to Prepare for AEP During COVID-19

August 25, 2020

In July, Integrity put on a fantastic event called Medicare Live, and DEFT Research had a great session on Consumer Insights. You can watch that session recording at https://medicarelive2020.com.…