The Medicare agent blog
Plain-English articles on Medicare Advantage contracting, compliance and running your book, with sources you can check.
How to get Medicare Advantage contracts in 2027
A plain-English path for licensed agents: health license, E&O, AHIP, carrier certification, SureLC contracting and appointments for the 2027 plan year.
Read →November 9, 2026The Medicare Advantage compliance checklist every agent should keep
Scope of Appointment, the TPMO disclaimer, call recording, unsolicited contact and other CMS rules for Medicare Advantage agents, with the regulation for each.
Read →November 8, 2026Medicare enrollment periods: what agents need to know
The Open Enrollment Period, the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period and the Initial Enrollment Period explained for agents, with dates and sources.
Read →November 7, 2026Rapid disenrollment explained: when compensation is recovered
What rapid disenrollment means for Medicare Advantage agents, the exceptions in the federal rule and how to protect your book.
Read →November 6, 2026Phone vs. in-person Medicare appointments: the rules for each
How the Scope of Appointment, call recording and the TPMO disclaimer apply to phone and in-person Medicare Advantage appointments.
Read →November 5, 2026Offering final expense to your Medicare clients the right way
Why final expense and other life insurance cannot be marketed during a Medicare Advantage appointment, and how to handle a client's request properly.
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