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    7 Ways Insurance Agents Can Generate Medicare Leads Without Cold Calling

    May 30, 2025
    As an insurance agent specializing in Medicare Supplements and Medicare Advantage plans, you know that traditional prospecting methods like door-knocking and cold calling are no longer viable options. Instead, agents need to find innovative ways to connect with potential clients. Here are seven strategies to help you generate leads and build a steady stream of business, all while staying compliant with CMS regulations.
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    Telehealth in 2025: The Rules Are Changing

    April 17, 2025
    When the COVID pandemic hit, many people who had never used telehealth before decided to give it a try—primarily to avoid sitting in waiting rooms full of sick people. Once they learned how convenient and effective virtual visits could be, many stuck with it.
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    Why Every Medicare Agent Should Talk About Final Expense Coverage

    April 11, 2025
    As health insurance agents, we’re used to talking about what clients ask for—major medical, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplements, dental, vision. But what about the coverage they don’t think to ask about?
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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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    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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    Individual or Medicare – why not both?

    July 19, 2024
    If you're an insurance agent who specializes in either individual or Medicare products, you face some unique challenges:
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    New CMS Guidance on AI in Medicare Advantage Plans

    February 29, 2024
    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently issued guidance on its final 2024 Medicare Advantage rule, detailing new regulations on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Medicare Advantage plans. This rule reflects CMS's efforts to balance innovation in AI with the need for ethical and patient-centric healthcare delivery.
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    The AEP Is Over, But There’s Still Plenty to Do

    December 20, 2023
    As we wave goodbye to the Annual Election Period (AEP) for Medicare Advantage and Part D plans, which concluded on December 7, you might be tempted to wind things down and enjoy the holidays. And while it is important to take a breather and spend time with loved ones in the coming weeks, it's also important to recognize that there’s still plenty of work to do. While the AEP is the busy time of year for many of us, the close of this period brings with it new opportunities, particularly in the individual market.
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    Finding the Best Medicare Plan for Your Clients

    November 10, 2023
    The Annual Election Period (AEP) is an important time of year for both insurance agents and the clients they serve. The AEP provides clients with an opportunity to review, assess, and make informed choices about their Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans. Unfortunately, many clients view this more as a chore than an opportunity because they are bombarded with ads on TV and by mail and the number of options can make the entire process seem overwhelming.
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