Recent Articles from Western Asset Protection
Playing Offense Against Joe
By now, you may have seen retired football star Joe Nameth’s television commercials about Medicare. Even if you haven’t, it’s safe to assume that many of…
7 hours 20 minutes ago
How to Develop a Compliant Medicare Referral Program
Client recommendations can be the most effective form of advertisement. You work hard to help your clients get the right coverage…
5 days 15 hours ago
New Poverty Guidelines Announced: Do Your Clients Qualify for Medicare Help?
Many seniors struggle with the high cost of healthcare. Recent…
2 weeks ago
Rethinking What It Means to Help Seniors with Medicare
For a long time, the assumption has been that seniors are slow adopters or steer clear of new tech. Despite some…
1 month ago
7 Tips for Transitioning from Captive to Independent Agent
Insurance agents have two major career paths. They can work as captive agents tied to one specific insurance carrier. Or…
1 month 2 weeks ago
Build Lasting Relationships by Offering Free Medicare Assistance
Seniors need more Medicare information. Earlier this year,…
1 month 3 weeks ago
Western Asset Protection Updated Operation Status
As the Arizona reopening benchmarks develop, Western Asset Protection is taking all the safety precautions and steps to prepare for…
2 months ago
Help Your Clients Get on the Do Not Call List and Avoid Fraud
Medicare beneficiaries are frequently the target of fraudulent schemes. You can help your clients avoid falling victim…
2 months 1 week ago
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…
2 months 2 weeks ago
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…
3 months ago
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.…
3 months 1 week ago
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…
3 months 2 weeks ago
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…
3 months 3 weeks ago
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…
4 months 1 week ago
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…
4 months 3 weeks ago
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.…
5 months ago
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…
5 months 1 week ago
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…
5 months 2 weeks ago
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…
5 months 3 weeks ago
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…
6 months 1 week ago