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The “Medicare Prescription Payment Plan” and You
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced a new program designed to even the keel of beneficiary spending on prescription...
It’s no secret that AEP is the busiest time of year for a Medicare agent. However, when the calendar rolls over to the new year, many of you ask “Now what?” Beat the Q1 doldrums by making one quick adjustment to your AEP appointments.
More work? In Q4?
Here’s the tweak: During each and every AEP appointment you have this year, set a follow-up appointment in February or March. Don’t wait until January to set these appointments– you want to avoid cold-calling and games of phone tag.
But why?
When setting the follow-up appointment, your clients should see it as an opportunity to review their shiny new coverage. For you, there’s three main advantages:
And how?
The follow-up appointment lets you demonstrate both your expertise and commitment to caring for your clients. Three things to consider during the appointment:
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As AEP fast approaches, CMS provides more details on the Medicare marketing final rule. This rule –applicable to third party marketing organizations...