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Agent of Record Change The Medicare agent of record change varies by carrier.  Here we will outline the process for several carriers.   If you are looking for a carrier not listed, please contact us at 203-796-5403.  Alternately, you can reach out to the carrier directly. Not all carriers allow an agent of record change.   However,
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Medicare Seminar Program Hold T-65 Medicare seminars using our Medicare seminar program.  We give agents access to a turnkey process which will bring 40 to 60 turning 65 prospects to your next seminar.  The seminar vendor will do all the work needed to get the invites out.  Agents do not need to supply lists. The
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Agent Benefits and Products Crowe and Associates has a number of agent benefits and products  with a focus on Medicare. We provide access to a number of Medicare carriers and programs such as; free leads and online enrollment.  In addition to Medicare products and support we also give access to a number of other lines
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Medicare Flex Spending Cards Medicare Flex Spending Cards are an additional benefit to Medicare Advantage Plans. These help purchase pre-approved items like medical equipment and more. Typically linked to a flexible spending account, these cards are a benefit  of qualifying health plans.   These cards, issued by private insurance companies, are only available on specific plans.
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Medicare Broker Upline Change Getting the best support from your upline is crucial to successful Medicare sales.  Submit a broker upline change.   Move to a better FMO! The process for a Medicare broker upline change varies by carrier.   Below are many of the major carriers processes.   Looking for another carrier?   Call us at 203-796-5403. ACI
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Improve Website Search Results There are a number of ways to improve website search results.  It is a large topic with a number of categories. We will focus on what I feel is the quickest way to have a website that will have strong search results on search engines such as google. Before we review
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 E&O For Insurance Agents Crowe and Associates offers E&O coverage for insurance agents. Our group Errors and Omissions Program is designed for agents who use Crowe as their FMO.  In addition, we have several coverage options for agents who do business with other uplines.  Agents can access rates and benefits as well as apply for
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Medicare Home Covid Tests The Biden administration is now requiring commercial health plans to cover the cost of at-home, over the counter COVID-19 test kits. Please note: the reimbursement does NOT apply to those individuals who are on Medicare. Neither Medicare Advantage nor Medicare Supplement plans cover the purchase of home Covid tests.  This is
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Medicare Healthy Grocery Cards In 2022 there are a number of Medicare Advantage plans offering Medicare Healthy Grocery Cards.  Some advantage plans include the card automatically while others have the card as an option that can be chosen out of a menu.   Some SNP Advantage plans have cards with an expanded list of items specific
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Working Past 65 With Medicare There are important decisions to make for those working past 65 with Medicare.  Do you need Medicare Part B?  Will you have a penalty for taking it later?  What counts as a valid reason not to take Medicare Part B?  Read below for the details. Interested in becoming a Medicare
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