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Medicare Part B Enrollment This blog covers the Medicare Part B enrollment rules. It also covers the enrollment rules for Medicare Advantage Plans and Medicare Part D plans. Medicare Part B Enrollment Rules You are eligible to Enroll in Medicare part A and B when you turn 65. (Some people earlier if disabled) Here are
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Medicare sales quick start guide Medicare sales quick start guide will help you get your Medicare sales business up and running. Determine what products you want to sell: Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement and/or Medicare part D Rx plans You may want to sell all three or just one type. Advantage plans and Part D plans
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AHIP Medicare training The AHIP Medicare training is necessary if you want to sell either Medicare MAPD, MA and or PDP plans.  Most companies require AHIP and their own online training in order to be ready to sell.  Some companies require a one time face to face training as well. What is AHIP and why
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Medicare sales contracting If you want to start your Medicare sales business, you might like some information about  Medicare sales contracting.  If you would like to get the support of a back office along with free quoting tools, on line applications and many more supportive tools, you should consider working with Crowe and Associates.  We offer
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CT insurance license This post will give you the steps to get your CT insurance license, so you will be able to sell insurance in Connecticut. This can be a great career opportunity for those people who are willing to put in the work and enjoy helping others. 1. Complete a Pre-licensing Course for CT insurance
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MSP Connecticut 2019 As an agent you need to be aware of the new income guidelines for the MSP Connecticut 2019.  Please use the guidelines to help you determine if your client is eligible for this program.  Your client must qualify for Medicare Part A and have income below the specified level to be accepted into
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How to get an insurance license Many people have wondered How to get an insurance license, so they can start a new career where they are their own boss.  Selling insurance can be a great opportunity if you are both motivated and enjoy helping people.  The first thing you need to do is obtain a license,
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Medicare Advantage commissions If you are thinking about becoming a Medicare agent, you will want to understand Medicare Advantage commissions.  One thing to be aware of is, this is the forth year in a row that CMS has increased the commission rate for Medicare Advantage plan sales.  Although the rates have been raised, please note that
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Captive insurance agent You might be wondering what is a captive insurance agent? What is the difference between a captive agent and an independent insurance agent?  There are definite differences between these two types of agents. The type of agent you are will decide many things including; the type of insurance you sell, your commission
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Medicare dual eligible sales This information is for Medicare dual eligible sales.  In general, this is an under-served market.  There is no annual enrollment period for these plans, so you can sell them year round.  Unfortunately, this population is always growing.  You need to be aware of the needs of your potential clients and make sure
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