Agent Update Memo—February 2023
Agent Update Memo—February 2023
Below you will find new Medicare training and information both from Senior Marketing Specialists and the insurance industry as a whole.
Senior Marketing Specialists Updates
- Considering buying, selling, or merging in 2023? Let’s talk!
- Catch up on Season 2 of A Human Connection with JoAnn Wray!
- Take a “campus tour” through the remodeled Senior Marketing Specialists University!
- Boost your social media presence with our Agent Connect Facebook group!
- Check out the Integrity-exclusive LeadCENTER for your next leads!
- Utilize our How To Do Business Guides for steps to check carrier portals and more!
- Confused on what special enrollment period election to use? Use our Election Period Assistant to help you out!
- 2023 Medicare Cost Sheets
- 2023 Medicare Costs & Premiums—fillable form to hand to clients
- Detailed 2023 Costs & Premiums
- Order some fresh Wi-Fi signs for your office! Several styles to choose from and free for contracted agents!
Virtual Training
- Medicare Cafe—Live on YouTube every Tuesday at 10AM!
- Stay connected with our Medicare Cafe Agents group
- February Events Calendar
- February 2nd @ 2PM: Tax Tips for Agencies
- February 8th @ 10AM: MedicareCENTER Training
- February 23rd @ 10AM: Medico HIP Product Overview
Carrier & Industry Updates
- Setting big goals in 2023? Earn some extra income, trips, and incentives from the carrier!
- List of covered vaccines due to the Inflation Reduction Act
- NEW Part B Immediate Enrollment in 2023
- General Enrollment Period
- January 1st – March 31st, 2023
- Part B will start the first of the following month
- General Enrollment Period
- OEP Quick Reference Guide
- REMINDER: you cannot advertise the OEP election!
- Service Area Reduction SEP
- December 8th, 2022 – February 28th, 2023
- Don’t forget about the 5 Star Plan Special Enrollment Period!
- Client can use this SEP one time to move to a 5 star-rated plan!
This year marks the 20th year I have been with SMS (first three were as a captive agent with the Barnes Group) and your service has always been impeccable. SMS is a dedicated, professional organization that excels at agent training, contracting, and sales support. Your level of expertise is unmatched in the Medicare industry and you continually exceed our expectations in agent support. Thank you for your consistent, personalized care. |
~ Paul K.
All contracted Agents receive FREE access to SMS-University, the industry’s most trusted, comprehensive online training platform, featuring numerous training modules, white-papers, and clear, concise education tools.
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