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Medicare Open Enrollment: A Checklist for Advisors and Clients
By Roger WohlnerNow is the time to touch base with clients to help ensure that they have the best coverage at the lowest cost.
September 14, 2022
House Member Revives Bill to Fix COBRA-to-Medicare Enrollment GlitchKurt Schrader's Medicare Enrollment Protection Act bill could protect some clients from a costly coverage gap.
September 13, 2022
COVID-19 Cut U.S. Workforce by About 500,000: ResearchersMuch of that effect could be due to older workers deciding to retire early.
September 13, 2022
Social Security COLA for 2023 Estimated at 8.7%It would be the biggest increase ever received by most beneficiaries alive today, senior advocate Mary Johnson says.
September 12, 2022
The Disability Insurance OpportunityIt's a huge market. Hardly anyone even understands it.
September 09, 2022
Sarah Iselin to Lead Massachusetts Blue: Executive ChangesThe health insurer has $8 billion in annual revenue.
September 09, 2022
Medicare Plan Producer Group Finds Coverage Review GapOnly half of experienced agents say they give clients' coverage annual exams.
September 08, 2022
Medicare Plan Distributors Add Call Recording ToolsThe companies are trying to help retail agents comply with new federal marketing rules.