Major Updates to Medicare Plan Finder for 2026
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced significant enhancements to Medicare Plan Finder (MPF) and Medicare.gov starting in Contract Year (CY) 2026. These changes are designed to […]
Urgent Update on Non-Commissionable Medicare Plans and How You Can Help Protect Our Role
The recent rapid changes in Medicare commissionable plans have left many agents across the country unsettled. Major carriers, including Wellcare, Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, and more to come next week, have shifted plans […]
CMS Issues New MBIs to Beneficiaries: What Brokers Need to Know
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has started issuing new Medicare Beneficiary Identifiers (MBIs) to about 1.2 million beneficiaries. This update addresses specific cases where MBIs were compromised […]
Changes to Medicare in 2025 Affect Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs)
Key Takeaways for Brokers The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the Medicare Final Rule for 2025, which includes significant changes that will impact Dual Eligible Special […]
TMA Membership Updates Broker Training
Join us for the TMA Membership Updates Broker Training on Friday, October 11th at 12 PM PST, hosted by Rosamaria Marrujo. This session will provide valuable insights into the new membership packages, tips for […]
Why Your Pre-Season AEP Playbook Should Include Direct Mail Campaigns
We all know the word on the street: this is going to be the BIGGEST AEP we’ve ever seen. With the potential to capture a whole new level of business, […]
2025 First Looks: Humana California
Join us for our Humana California First Looks training September 27th. Get an exclusive preview of upcoming plans and changes for the next enrollment period. Stay ahead with early insights […]
2025 First Looks: Wellcare California
Join us for our Wellcare California First Looks training September 26th. Get an exclusive preview of upcoming plans and changes for the next enrollment period. Stay ahead with early insights into new benefits, […]
Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) Compensation Updates
As 2025 approaches, significant changes are on the horizon for Prescription Drug Plans (PDPs), largely driven by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). These changes include the elimination of the Coverage Gap (or “donut hole”), a new $2,000 out-of-pocket spending cap, and adjustments in cost-sharing responsibilities during the catastrophic coverage phase.
In light of these shifts, Wellcare has made the difficult decision to cease new and renewal commissions for their PDP products starting January 1, 2025. Meanwhile, Aetna’s SilverScript Choice PDP will be offered as a non-commissionable product nationwide, with renewal commissions continuing on existing commissionable business.
Stay informed and prepared as these updates will impact your approach to PDP offerings in the upcoming year.
WellCare: Transitioning from Medicare Supplement to Medicare Advantage Crossover Training
Wellcare’s Business Acumen – Selling Against Medicare Supplement Join us as we dive into key topics:🔹 Annual price increases for PDP and Medicare Supplement🔹 The growing low-income population and its […]