2026 Medicare Part D Bids: May Be a Warning for Agents and Beneficiaries

On the surface, CMS’s 2026 Medicare Part D bid data doesn't paint a negative picture with relative premium stability. But if you're an insurance agent, or a Medicare beneficiary, don’t let the headline numbers fool you into complacency.Behind the scenes, the Inflation...

Guaranteed Retirement Income with Annuities

June is Annuity Awareness Month — a time to spotlight one of the most powerful yet underutilized tools in retirement planning. For independent agents, it’s a key opportunity to educate Medicare...

Medicare Supplement Selling

As an agent, Medicare Supplement Advantages are sometimes overlooked.  Selling Medicare Supplements is an important part of an overall offering from an agent. In this blog we will discuss Medicare...

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New Medicare FEMA SEP Rules

By Ed Crowe  Attention: Update by CMS Per CMS’s March 20, 2025 memo, carriers are expected to continue accepting applications under the Medicare disaster/emergency Special Enrollment Period (SEP). This allows agents to support clients in utilizing the SEP and to...

Unlocking Opportunities with OEP: Navigating Lead Strategies and Tools

By Cody Johnson, Director of Sales, Pinnacle Financial Services Navigating the ever-evolving insurance landscape, especially during the Open Enrollment Period (OEP), can be daunting. As the Director of Sales at Pinnacle Financial Services, I’ve worked with countless...

Unlocking Extra Earnings: Exclusive Opportunity for Pinnacle Agents

By Serena Tippett, Regional Vice President at Pinnacle Financial Services The fast-paced Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is behind us, offering agents at Pinnacle Financial Services the opportunity to pause, reflect, and prepare for the Open Enrollment Period (OEP). At...

Key Changes for DSNP Plans in 2025

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced some big changes in their final rule that will affect DSNP plans and the special election period (SEP) for 2025. If you're a producer working on new business or managing a large portfolio, you'll...

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