How to Sell Medigap Plan N: Is Plan N Worth the Risk?
Originally published March 6, 2018. Updated May 30, 2024. Plan N is often a hot topic among independent insurance agents. Is it worth the risk, especially when you put it up against a Plan G? Let's…
How to Present Plan N to Your Medicare Clients
Plan N has been poised to become a top Medicare Supplement choice for years, but presenting it to clients can be difficult.
2024 Plan F Agent Guide
We're 4 years post-MACRA, and we thought it was time for a Plan F check-in.
Top Medicare Supplement Carriers for the 2023 AEP
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 Sell Medicare Supplements: A Beginner's Guide
Originally published November 9, 2020. Last updated September 12, 2023. Dipping your toes into the Medicare supplement sales arena doesn't have to be intimidating; in fact, it can be your golden…
What License Do You Need to Sell Medicare Supplements?
So, you're interested in becoming an agent in the Medicare and senior insurance space. You're your own boss, you can control your income, you don't need a college degree to get started, and you're…
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6 Reasons to Transfer Your Humana Contract to New Horizons Now
The first and second quarter mark the perfect time to get appointed with Medicare Advantage carriers. It’s also the perfect time to transfer any contracts, particularly if you cannot get a release…
Top 5 Medicare Supplement Carriers for 2023
For agent use only. Not for use with the general public. Sit down with John Hockaday and Jeff Sams of New Horizons Insurance Marketing for an FMO's perspective on the Top Med Supp carriers for 2023.
Agent Guide to Important Medicare Enrollment Periods and Deadlines
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.
Med Supp Agent Guide to Household Discounts
Medicare Supplement household discounts (HHDs) can be a great selling point with consumers, but they can also be a huge pain for agents.
Is Brand Recognition Really That Important When Selling Med Supps?
When you're helping a senior with their Medicare coverage, your goal is simple: get them the best coverage at the best price. Yes, there's some give and take depending on the client's risk tolerance,…
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…
Want to Expand Your Med Supp Business? Consider These States
By Jeff Sams, John Hockaday, and Luke Hockaday Whether you want to get into Med Supp sales or you're considering getting your non-resident license in other states, you want your efforts to really…
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…
How Agents Can Help Disabled Clients Under Age 65 With Medicare
Did you know 16% of individuals with Medicare coverage are under age 65 (Kaiser Family Foundation)? Whether it's a mental disorder, an injury, cancer, or something else, those who are disabled will…
