Remind clients of importance of reviewing Medicare plans this time of year
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Q4 2016

 
Open Enrollment is Your Chance to Add Value to Client Relationships
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Show Clients Your Value With Our New Video

Reminding clients of your value is key to nurturing long-lasting relationships. This Medicare open enrollment, email clients this brand new video to show you understand their worries about health care costs and have a resource to help them.

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Dates To Know

Gear up for open enrollment:
Oct. 15 – Dec. 7
What is it? When all people with Medicare can change their Medicare Advantage health insurance plan and Part D Prescription Drug coverage for the next year.
Why should you know about it? Premiums, plans and drug formularies can change each year, so it’s good practice to direct clients to review their Medigap, Medicare Advantage, and prescription drug coverage annually to make sure they aren’t overpaying. If they have further questions, suggest they call Medicare BackOffice or give them our “Guide to Medicare: Helping You Navigate the Medicare Maze.”
 
Just a few days remain in the “Lock-in Period”:
Feb. 15 – Oct. 14
"Lock-in Period"
What is it? When most Medicare beneficiaries are unable to change their underlying Medicare coverage, unless they have a Special Election Period.
Why should you know about it? If clients ask about changing their Medicare plans now, it’s important to know that generally they will not be able to do so without underwriting. If they have further questions, suggest they call Medicare BackOffice or give them our “Guide to Medicare: Helping You Navigate the Medicare Maze.”

How Medicare Smart Are You?

Which of the following items and services are not covered by Medicare Part A and Part B?

Please click to select your answer.

a. b. c.

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