Social Security COLA for 2021 Announced
People receiving Social Security will get a small raise next year. The cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2021 has been announced, and it will be 1.3%. For retirees who depend on […]
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12 Steps to Take This Week for a Better AEP
AEP has begun! The actions you take – or fail to take – this week will help determine how successful you are this AEP. Below are 12 steps to keep […]
What’s Happening on the Hill: Medicare Update
With so much happening on Capitol Hill, you might have missed some developments that could impact Medicare. Here’s a quick recap of recent events to get you caught up. Medicare’s […]
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The 2021 Medicare & You Handbook Is Here – See What’s New
The National Medicare & You 2021 handbook has arrived, and it’s full of important information for the coming year. Here’s a look at some of the new highlights. More […]
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How Seniors Are Embracing Tech
Do you still think of seniors as Luddites who don’t know how to use things like computers or smartphones? This stereotype is increasingly false. While some seniors may struggle with […]
Why Agents Must Adopt Virtual Processes
Face-to-face meetings have a lot going for them. When you meet people in person, you can make a strong connection and a lasting impression. You can also use voice, facial […]
Medicare Referral Compliance: What You Can and Can’t Do
Referrals can be a great way to grow your Medicare insurance business, and you may want to use gifts to reward the clients who give you referrals. But watch out. […]
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What’s Happening on the Hill: Your Medicare News Roundup
There’s a lot going on these days – so much that it’s easy to miss a thing a two. Here’s a look at some of the most recent developments that […]
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New Tools: 2020 Medicare Plan Finder & Medicare Enrollment Express
Most of you probably remember a few glitches in the rollout of changes to the 2019 Medicare Plan Finder. Now, as we start to prepare for the next AEP, the […]
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How to Help Senior Clients Get Comfortable with Tech
Have you started using new digital communication tools recently? While these programs might be a necessity these days, some of your senior clients might need a little help getting up […]
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