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Common Myths and Misconceptions About Final Expense Insurance: A Guide for Agents

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When discussing final expense insurance with clients, agents often encounter misconceptions that can prevent clients from seeing the value of these policies. This blog breaks down common myths and misconceptions surrounding final expense insurance, offering agents clear strategies and examples to educate and reassure clients.

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AEP 2025: An AEP Like No Other

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These adjustments include a significant decrease in annual out-of-pocket expenses for prescription drugs (from $8,000 to $2,000) and introducing an option for beneficiaries to manage their Part D out-of-pocket costs through capped monthly payments on a new Medicare Prescription Payment Plan.

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The Insurance Agent’s Guide to Star Ratings

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Star Ratings: What They Mean and How to Use Them Star ratings play a crucial role in the Medicare landscape, influencing both client decisions and sales opportunities for insurance agents. What Star Ratings Mean for Insurance Agents 1. What Are Star Ratings? Member Satisfaction: Feedback from enrollees on their experience.

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2026 Medicare Advantage and Part D Advance Notice Fact Sheet

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Part D Updates The IRA mandates several changes to the Part D benefit, including: Out-of-pocket cost cap : Set at $2,100 for 2026, adjusted from the 2025 threshold. Agents and stakeholders are encouraged to review the proposed changes, submit comments by February 10, 2025, and prepare for the final Rate Announcement in April.

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How to Become a Licensed ACA Health Insurance Agent: A Comprehensive Guide

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The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has transformed the health insurance landscape, creating a wealth of opportunities for insurance agents to build successful careers. Becoming a licensed ACA health insurance agent allows you to help individuals and families find affordable coverage while building a steady income stream.

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CMS Releases 2025 Medicare Part D Bid Information and Announces Premium Stabilization Demonstration

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The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), also known as the prescription drug law, introduces several significant improvements to the Part D drug benefit, projected to save Medicare beneficiaries an average of 30% in annual out-of-pocket prescription drug costs by 2025. This will result in a reduction of approximately $7.4

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Assisting Clients with Understanding the Annual Notice of Coverage (ANOC)

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Understanding the Annual Notice of Coverage (ANOC) Letters: A Guide for Insurance Agents As an insurance agent, it’s crucial to stay informed about the Annual Notice of Coverage (ANOC) letters that your Medicare clients receive each year. What is an Annual Notice of Coverage (ANOC)?