Recent Articles from Western Asset Protection
Covid-19 Vaccines: What Seniors Need to Know
The COVID-19 vaccine is here – but not everyone can get it just yet. The supply is limited, and this means that some people will have to…
TACKLE your Medicare Advantage OEP Game Plan
The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period runs from January 1- March 31. It is important to remember the rules of this Special…
Affordable Care Act Special Enrollment Period Announced
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) Health Insurance Marketplace is opening back up for a new Special Enrollment Period.…
How Successful Medicare Agents Open Doors with a Multi-Carrier Portfolio
You have to go through a few hoops to become a credentialed insurance professional focused on Medicare. On…
What Is Your 2021 Annual Customer Retention Campaign Plan?
Before the next AEP starts, you'll send out retention letters – but by then it might be too late. Your clients are another…
Planning for 2021: Top Seven Tips for Medicare Agents
A new year brings new opportunity. Capture as much of that opportunity as possible by starting the year off right. Here are seven…
The Changing Landscape of D-SNP Enrollment
Individuals who are eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid can enroll in a Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan, or D-SNP. D-SNPs are a…
2021 Medicare Cost Increases Announced
2020 has been an unprecedented year, and many have been wondering how the pandemic and economic issues would impact Medicare costs in 2021.…
Should Seniors Buy Prescriptions from Amazon?
Amazon may have started as an online bookstore, but has expanded way beyond that allowing consumers to buy everything from electronics…
The Medicare AEP Final Push: Agent Action Plan
AEP ends on December 7. Before then, you have a lot of work to do. Getting applications in on time is essential for you and your clients…
Three MAPD Enhancements to Share with Your Clients
There is some good news to share as you meet with Medicare clients this AEP. In addition to having a wide range of plans to show…
New LIS Resource Limits Announced
Medicare has announced the Low Income Subsidy (LIS) resource limits for 2021. Also called Extra Help, this program provides financial assistance…
Integrity Expands in the Southwestern United States with the Addition of Western Asset Protection
Western Asset Protection expects to accelerate growth with Integrity’s…
Western Asset Protection Announces Partnership with Integrity Marketing Group
Western Asset Protection is pleased to announce that the time has come…
The Medicare Senior Savings Program
Big changes will impact costs for Medicare enrollees with diabetes next year. Roughly 1,635 Medicare plans will be participating in the Senior…
Social Security COLA for 2021 Announced
People receiving Social Security will get a small raise next year. The cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2021 has been announced, and it…
12 Steps to Take This Week for a Better AEP
AEP has begun! The actions you take – or fail to take – this week will help determine how successful you are this AEP. Below are 12 steps…
What’s Happening on the Hill: Medicare Update
With so much happening on Capitol Hill, you might have missed some developments that could impact Medicare. Here’s a quick recap of recent…
AEP Season is Here. We're Ready to Support You!
WAP has a plan in place to safely and effectively provide supplies and phone support during AEP, October 15 - December 7.…