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Category Archive: Talking Medicare
Agent Update Memo — March 2024
March 5th, 2024 by Sydney MossUnderstanding and Using the Disaster Special Enrollment Period (SEP)
January 31st, 2024 by Sydney MossLearn more about disaster SEPs and find valuable resources in case of an emergency in your area.
OEP Quick Reference
January 9th, 2024 by Sydney MossLearn more about OEP and quickly check to see how current plans can change.
Agent Update Memo – September 2020
September 1st, 2020 by Erin BlevinsBelow you will find new trainings and information both from Senior Marketing Specialists and the industry as a whole.
The Most Recent Compliance MYTH
May 13th, 2020 by Ali Mudd“CMS is relaxing compliance guidelines.” THIS IS A MYTH. During these times of many agents pivoting and helping their clients through different methods and technology, it is a good time to remind your agents about the strong need for doing so compliantly! Make sure you are training your agents on: Compliantly contacting prospects Application […]
Elite Cast: By Insurance Specialists, For Insurance Specialists
April 29th, 2020 by Ali MuddThe Elite Cast is a podcast created by insurance specialists for insurance specialists. Listen as fellow leaders like yourself discuss the concerns and opportunities being presented in today’s senior market. Click below to catch up on past episodes and come back regularly to hear JoAnn and Dan’s topic of the week! LISTEN TO ELITE CAST HERE
Understanding Medicare Advantage Employer Group Waivers
April 15th, 2020 by Ali MuddMedicare Advantage employer group waiver plans (EGWPs) are customized Medicare Advantage plans developed exclusively for employer and union groups. They were created in the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003. In the group market an EGWP is commonly referred to as an “egg whip”. There are approximately 4.5 million Medicare beneficiaries in EGWPs. Some employers/unions […]
Dan Mangus, Vice President of Sales, Featured by NAIFA
February 27th, 2020 by Ali MuddThe Role of Medicare in Comprehensive Planning In a recent interview with NAIFA Limited & Extended Care Planning, Senior Marketing Specialists Vice President of Sales, Dan Mangus, discusses his recently published advisor guide as well as the opportunity that lies within the Medicare space for all advisors. Click Here to watch the full interview […]
Delaware Life Insurance Company Put On Sanctions For Its MAPD and PDP
February 24th, 2020 by Ali MuddMonitor CMS Sanctions and Other Enforcement Actions CMS has the authority to take enforcement or contract actions when CMS determines that a Medicare Plan Sponsor either: Substantially fails to comply with program and/or contract requirements, Is carrying out its contract with CMS in a manner that is inconsistent with the efficient and effective administration of […]