Insurance companies and agents are tasked with remaining compliant with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) while marketing their services. It makes sense on the surface, but the details may need some clarifying.
Read MoreDo you have questions about recording and storing your calls to meet Medicare call recording requirements established by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)? Good news — we have answers!
Read MoreA vital step in AEP prep involves making sure you'll have the Medicare enrollment supplies you need to give clients. How can you ensure you'll have your enrollment kits by October 15?
Read MoreImagine you're at home with your family enjoying a nice meal after a long day. Suddenly, your phone rings!
Read MoreYou must be ready-to-sell with carriers if you want to sell Medicare products during the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP), or anytime of year. What does it mean to be ready-to-sell Medicare plans?
Read MoreThanks to the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), and their subsidy expansions for Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans, marketplace coverage became much more affordable for many individuals. However, expanded subsidies will expire at the end of 2025, unless updated legislation is passed.
Read MoreA ruling for a notable lawsuit against the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has been reached.
Read MoreYou've made the decision to start selling health insurance and passed your licensing test, but now what? Let's walk you through contracting with health and life insurance carriers and getting appointed to sell their products.
Read MoreWhether it's your first AEP, or you've been at it for years, it's always good to start on the right foot.
Read MorePreparing for Medicare's Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) can be an overwhelming and chaotic time. It's essential to know exactly what you need to be efficient and effective during your biggest sales season.
Read MoreEvery insurance agent wants the upcoming Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) to be their best one yet. Integrity's technology platform, which includes PlanEnroll, is available to you today to help you achieve just that! IntegrityCONNECT now supports health, life, and annuities, allowing agents to quote, apply, and track all within a single system!
Read MoreAnyone in the Medicare industry is familiar with the rush to prepare for the Annual Enrollment Period. What if you could take care of a key sales task during the lock-in period, before AEP ramps up?
Read MoreWith the movement in the Medicare market, you're probably hearing more about Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) lately.
Read MoreOn July 28, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published preliminary Medicare Part D bid information for contract year 2026. Updates include the 2026 national average monthly bid amount, 2026 base beneficiary premium, and changes to the Part D Premium Stabilization Program.
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