Monthly Archives: April 2019

Independent Insurance Agents Independent Insurance agents are independent contractors.  They have the ability to work with many different insurance companies. Although they are appointed with many companies, they run their own businesses. The agent/broker collects commission.  They do not receive a salary from any company they represent. There are a few ways a person can
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High Deductible Plan F 2020 High Deductible Plan F 2020; HDF or high deductible plan F is different than other Medicare supplement Plans.  Beneficiaries enrolled in this plan pay the 20% of medical expenses not paid by Medicare (Medicare pays 80%) until they satisfy their deductible. After the deductible is reached, this plan works the
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Medicare agent compensation If you have ever considered going into Medicare sales, you want to know about Medicare agent compensation. The good news is;  maximum commission rates for Medicare Advantage as well as Part D plans have gone up for the third year.  Medicare Supplement commissions continue to be a good source of income as well. In
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Scope of appointment If you are a broker/agent who sells Medicare products, you need to understand the use of a Scope of appointment.   A scope of appointment is a form that the CMS requires agents/brokers to use.  If you conduct marketing activities, you may not market any health care product that the beneficiary has not
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