How Medicare Part D Is Changing In 2023 & Beyond
Big changes are coming to Medicare Part D as a result of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which was signed into law in August 2022. Part of this act targets prescription costs and other pricing…
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.
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…
How to Prepare for AEP This Fall (10 Tips)
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…
How Much Does the AHIP Certification Cost?
Ready to offer Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug plans for contract year 2024?
48-Hour SOA Rule and More Proposed Compliance Changes for 2024
We all experienced major compliance changes last year, including mandatory call recording and a new TPMO disclaimer. CMS has released its proposal for the next round of compliance rule updates, which…
5 Steps to Help Medicare Clients Deal with Expensive Prescription Drugs
Some prescriptions can be outrageously expensive, despite having Medicare drug coverage.
How to Access Client Drug Lists Using MedicareCENTER
In the good old days, Medicare agents were able to enter their clients’ drugs into the Medicare.gov Plan Finder, and they’d be saved for later reference with a Drug List ID. That’s all changed now,…
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…
The Independent Agent's Guide to Prospecting at Local Pharmacies
I know that manning a station at a local pharmacy can be quite a controversial subject. Many agents report wasting upwards of 20 hours per week for... well, for $0 in sales. What I'm sharing with you…
