Complete Guide to Becoming a Medicare Insurance Agent
Many carriers will host a product rollout event either in person or via a webinar before they ship out enrollment kits. You'll receive helpful information about what might be new or different this year. You'll want to have plenty of enrollment kits available by the time open enrollment starts — usually on October 15. Consumer-facing materials for the coming year typically become available on October 1, when most carriers start shipping kits and supplies. Before you offer a plan, identify its premium and how that compares to your clients' price points. One of the benefits of working with an independent Medicare broker or agent is that they represent many health insurance companies. They can present you with plan options from different carriers, increasing your chances of finding the right fit. If you want to buy a Medicare Supplement Insurance policy after your open enrollment period, insurance companies may use medical underwriting and set the premium based on your curre