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    Should Your Clients Give Up Their Plan F Supplement?

    February 19, 2025
    With rising healthcare costs, many are questioning whether Plan F, once the 'gold standard' of Medicare supplements, is still the best choice. Is it time to consider Plan G? Let's explore.
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    Expand Your Reach with Trusted Senior Solutions

    February 13, 2025
    At AHCP, we believe in helping health insurance agents build stronger connections with clients by offering them trusted coverage options. That's why we're excited to recommend Allstate Health Solutions' senior-focused products as essential additions to your portfolio. As independent health insurance agents, you have the unique opportunity to strengthen your portfolio while building long-term relationships that drive referrals and business growth.
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    Do You Refer Business to Your Clients?

    January 28, 2025
    As health insurance agents, we know that referrals are critical to our success. Satisfied clients often recommend us to their friends and family members, fueling our business growth. But here’s a question: Do you refer business to your clients?
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    Building a Better Business-and Life-After Open Enrollment

    January 16, 2025
    The health insurance industry offers something most careers don’t—unlimited income potential. Agents are paid either commissions based on the premiums of the policies they sell, or a fixed monthly fee, and most times as long as those policies stay on the books, the income continues to roll in.
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    Finish Strong: The Final Stretch of Open Enrollment

    December 17, 2024
    CMS has extended the FFM deadline to December 18, for clients to enroll in individual health plans with a January 1 effective date. However, the Open Enrollment Period (OEP) isn’t over yet. Agents have until January 15 to enroll clients in coverage effective February 1. The final weeks of the OEP are a great opportunity to pad your sales numbers and help more clients secure the coverage they need.
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    How FAQs Can Save Agents Time

    October 31, 2024
    To state the obvious, we’re right in the middle of the busy time of the year for health insurance agents. The very, very busy time of year. With the annual election period for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D, open enrollment for individual plans, and group health renewals all happening at the same time, most agents are fielding numerous inquiries from clients and prospects. No matter the product line or market segment, clients have questions, and many of those questions come up over and over again. Capturing these frequent questions and the answers you provide can be a huge time-saver, letting you respond quickly and consistently.
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    Why P&C Agents Should Sell Health Insurance or Partner with Someone Who Does

    October 24, 2024
    In today's challenging insurance market, property and casualty (P&C) agents face increasing difficulties, including rapidly rising prices and the need to work harder to find the right solutions for their clients. As these challenges persist, many agents are looking for ways to enhance their services, boost revenue, and provide greater value.
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    The Emotional Side of Insurance: Connecting with Clients on a Deeper Level

    October 3, 2024
    At its core, insurance is more than a financial transaction—it’s an emotional commitment. Each policy represents individuals or families seeking security, peace of mind, and protection. For insurance agents, acknowledging and addressing these emotional elements can transform interactions, turning routine transactions into opportunities for deeper connections and enduring relationships.
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    How Much Commission Value is a Client Worth?

    September 19, 2024
    In the insurance industry, understanding a client's insurance needs extends far beyond the initial policy purchase. For an agent, understanding the client’s needs can impact commissions. The value of the commissions is not limited to the initial policy purchase and includes the cumulative value of ongoing commissions, the potential for selling additional products, and the invaluable benefits of client referrals. Let’s explore both the tangible and intangible values that clients contribute to your business, starting with a simple example of calculating commissions.
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    Could New Part D Limit Cause Working Seniors to Sign Up for Medicare?

    September 12, 2024
    This post may be a bit early as we’re still awaiting final guidance from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), but we wanted to alert you to an upcoming change that could have a significant impact on Medicare-eligible employees and dependents who currently have group health coverage. Starting in 2025, Medicare Part D plans will have a $2,000 out-of-pocket limit. As CMS explains, this change, which is part of the Inflation Reduction Act, also includes measures like a $35 cap on insulin and new authority for Medicare to negotiate prices for certain high-cost drugs.
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