News and Updates

2 Things You Should Do Now for Upcoming AEP Success

Are you prepared for the upcoming AEP season? We’re still a bit out, but now’s the time to ensure you have two solutions in place. First, you need a system for maximizing AEP enrollment potential. Secondly, you need a way to comply with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services call-recording regulations. Senior Market Sales® can help with both. 

CMS Issues Final 2024 Rule: What You Need to Know

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently issued the final 2024 rule for Medicare Advantage and Part D Prescription Drug Plans on April 5, 2023. The final rule outlines several provisions that will impact Medicare beneficiaries and agents. In this blog post, we'll take a closer look at what's changing and how it might affect you.

Increase Medicare Sales Opportunity by Offering MSAs

What are Medicare medical savings account (MSA) plans? Why should agents consider adding them to their portfolio mix? This article provides answers.

SMS Has You Covered for Call Recording This AEP

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) mandated a new ruling that includes a call-recording component for call centers and brokers. This requirement will go into effect October 1, 2022. Agents who don’t comply will find themselves subject to enforcement. This article provides some excellent solutions to help agents comply with these new regulations.

On Demand: Aetna Medicare Advantage First Look for 2023

This webinar provides highlights of Aetna’s preliminary plan design in each of the markets, pending CMS approval. Join us for this webinar and stay ahead of your competition as the upcoming AEP is sure to be highly competitive.

On Demand: Humana Medicare Advantage First Look for 2023

This webinar provides highlights of Humana’s preliminary plan design in each of the markets, pending CMS approval. Join us for this webinar and stay ahead of your competition as the upcoming AEP is sure to be highly competitive.

On Demand: Cigna Medicare Advantage 2023 Sneak Peek

This webinar provides highlights of the preliminary plan design in each of the markets, pending CMS approval. Join us for this webinar and stay ahead of your competition as the upcoming AEP is sure to be highly competitive.

On Demand: Wellcare Medicare Advantage First Look for 2023

This webinar will provide highlights of Wellcare’s preliminary plan design in each of the markets, pending CMS approval. Join us for this webinar and stay ahead of your competition as the upcoming AEP is sure to be highly competitive.

On Demand: Anthem Medicare Advantage First Look for 2023

This webinar will provide highlights of Anthem’s preliminary plan design in each of the markets, pending CMS approval. Join us for this webinar and stay ahead of your competition as the upcoming AEP is sure to be highly competitive.

6 Tips to Prepare for Annual Election Period (AEP) Success

When it comes to AEP, the best agents are those who make the most of each available hour. Senior Market Sales^® (SMS) is here to help you boost AEP production opportunities with six tips for saving time, making more money and putting your business in a position of distinction.

Senior Market Sales Creates First-of-Its-Kind Lead Acquisition Platform

Senior Market Sales^® (SMS) has developed and released Client Stream^® Lead Exchange, a revolutionary lead acquisition platform. With Client Stream Lead Exchange, participating agents are given the freedom to choose their price point, the type of leads they want and when they want to receive them. 

Expand Market Opportunity With Technology Suited for 5-Star Plans

During these changing times, it can be a challenge to grow your Medicare clientele. While the competition is fierce, opportunity abounds with the proliferation of five-star plans.

Senior Market Sales (SMS) 2022 AEP Recap and Market Outlook

Dwane McFerrin, Senior Vice President of Med Solutions at Senior Market Sales^® presents a recap of the 2022 Annual Election Period and examines how agents found success through SMS tools and resources. Plus, McFerrin uncovers valuable insights regarding the future and how to best prepare your Medicare practice for maximum sales potential.

No-Cost Technology Resources Help Maximize AEP Enrollments

When it comes to Medicare’s Annual Election Period (AEP), success is measured in enrollment numbers. Senior Market Sales^® (SMS) enables agents to lead the enrollment pack by providing complimentary tools designed to save time, eliminate errors and maximize enrollment potential. This article highlights just some of the features available through SMS’ Lead Advantage Pro^® and Medicare Insurance Direct^® (MID) platforms.

CMS Clarifies Marketing Reporting Requirement for MA and MA-PD Agents

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Service (CMS) recently released new reporting requirements for third-party marketing in reference to Medicare Advantage (MA) and Medicare Advantage plus Part D (MA-PD) advertising. These new reporting requirements apply to carriers and organizations as well as agents who solicit these types of products. Compliance of these new reporting requirements are required as soon as possible.