CMS Improves Plan Transparency and Choice with 2027 MA and Part D Final Rule
THe 2027 final seeks to reduce friction, preserve consumer choice, and emphasize clarity and transparency. Are you ready to take on the Medicare industry? ⟶
THe 2027 final seeks to reduce friction, preserve consumer choice, and emphasize clarity and transparency. Are you ready to take on the Medicare industry? ⟶
What is a covered entity under HIPAA? Hospitals and doctors' offices aren't the only places responsible for HIPAA Privacy Practices. Because you sell health insurance, you're also required to keep your clients' information safe.
Read MoreCompliance exists in all forms of marketing in the insurance industry, so digital marketing is no different! Explore all the guidelines agents are required to include in their digital marketing strategies.
Read MoreProtecting your clients' sensitive PHI and PII is a top priority. Follow these best cybersecurity practices to guard against cybercriminal attacks.
Read MoreDiscover how the 2027 ACA Proposed Rule could reshape the under‑65 health insurance market. Learn about new CMS marketing restrictions, documentation requirements, SEP verification, and major plan design changes affecting agents and clients.
Read MoreNeed help staying compliant with all of the new CMS changes? Were here to help you make sure you stay compliant during any Medicare appointments and sales!
Read MoreAs part of the 2025 Final Rule, CMS passed laws on TPMO data sharing. Here's what you need to know to stay compliant when sharing personal beneficiary data.
Read MoreAgents who sell Medicare Advantage and Part D will need to ensure they discuss specific CMS-required topics with beneficiaries prior to enrollment. We list those requirements here.
Read MoreMedicare agents must adhere to CMS regulations when marketing Advantage and prescription drug plans. This includes recording calls, using a specific disclaimer, and obtaining permission to contact. Staying compliant is crucial, as secret shoppers assess quality and compliance.
Read MoreScopes of Appointment (SOAs) can be a foreign idea, but the basics of SOAs play a major role in the industry. Who does an agent get an SOA from? Is an SOA form required for an agent to meet with an existing client? We answer these questions and more.
Read MoreLooking for clear guidelines on what is allowed at a Medicare educational event or sales event? Here are rules on what agents can and can't say during these events.
Read MoreIt's tempting to hit the ground running with Medicare Advantage and Part D, but you can't just pick up the phone and start calling. Read up on Medicare sales and permission to contact!
Read MoreThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services have some strict rules on what insurance agents can and cannot say during a Medicare sales appointment. Therefore, let's get into it! During Medicare sales appointments, you can't say…
Read MoreRecently, insurance companies have been making Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plans non-commissionable. If this has you considering charging a consulting fee for Medicare advice, you're not alone.
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