With AEP right around the corner, Senior Marketing Specialists wants to be sure you are current on all your training! Be prepared with some of our AEP resources and refresher material. We not only train agents on Medicare Advantage sales, but also on Medicare Supplements, ancillary products, compliance, and more! If you need an overview of or helpful resource for one of the below topics, read on or give us a call today! 800-689-2800.

Medicare Advantage

Cannot sell door-to-door
Cannot sell over the phone
Typically sold stand-alone (MA) or with a prescription drug plan (MAPD)
CMS 2017 Landscapes
You can start marketing for AEP October 1st (sending letters, scheduling MA appointments, discussing 2017 plan details, etc.)
The Annual Enrollment Period for Medicare Advantage starts October 15th (meeting with clients, submitting MA applications with a Jan 1 effective date)
The Annual Enrollment Period for Medicare Advantage ends December 7th (All AEP business must stop)
Medicare Advantage self-paced course on SMS University
Medicare Part D (prescription dug) self-paced course on SMS University

Hospital Indemnity

Sold in person, over the phone, or door-to-door (Ask your marketer about any exceptions!)
Sold anytime during the year
Fills the gaps in Medicare Advantage coverage (Ask about the Fill the Gaps tool on the SMS Quote Engine)
HIP Webinar and Whitepaper

Medicare Supplements

Sold in person, over the phone, or door-to-door (in most states – ask your marketer about the exceptions!)
Sold anytime (AEP is a busy time for Medicare Supplement business too!)
Work in tandem with Medicare Parts A and B to lower out-of-pocket costs
Medicare Supplement self-paced course on SMS University

Additional AEP Resources

2017 AEP Toolbox: Filled with links, forms, and other goodies for everything from carrier-specifics to training.
2017 Medicare Marketing Guidelines: CMS outlines the rules for compliant marketing.
SMS Medicare Compliance Compass: Find a generic SOA form, a list of marketing do’s and don’ts, and more.
Medicare 101 self-paced course on SMS University
Social Media Webinar and Work Book: Learn how to create your online brand and market via social media.
Senior Marketing Specialists AMP Program: Order your customized marketing materials today!