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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently made an important announcement regarding the Disaster Special Enrollment Period (Disaster SEP) for Medicare beneficiaries. Originally, CMS had planned to implement changes that would affect the availability of this special enrollment period in the wake of disasters. However, CMS decided to withdraw those proposed changes. So, what does this mean for Medicare beneficiaries and agents, and what exactly is a Disaster SEP? Let’s take a closer look. What is a Disaster Special Enrollment Period (Disaster SEP)? Before diving into the changes, it’s important to first understand what a Disaster SEP is.…

Navigating health insurance outside of the Open Enrollment Period can be a challenging task for health insurance agents. The struggle to find a qualifying Special Enrollment Period (SEP) for clients and prospects often leaves many without coverage options. Fortunately, there are viable alternatives for those who either don't qualify for a Marketplace SEP or prefer not to opt for ACA plans. Two standout options are Short Term Medical Plans and Medical Indemnity Plans. Here are my top two recommended products for 2024 that provide flexibility and essential coverage: 1. Short Term Medical Plan from Allstate Health Solutions Short Term Medical…

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Dental, vision, and hearing plans are an essential yet often overlooked form of health coverage. This provides you an excellent opportunity to cross-sell to your current book of business, providing your clients well-rounded coverage while earning you commissions year-round! Check on Your Medicare Supplement Beneficiaries A great place to start prospecting for potential dental, vision, and hearing (DVH) clients is your own book of business. In general, Medicare Supplement plans do not come with dental or vision coverage, meaning your Medicare Supplement clients very well could be in need of adding one or both of these coverages. Also, keep this…

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