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Agent Survival Guide Podcast - 5 Reasons Clients Switch Medicare Plans During AEP | ASG178

5 Reasons Clients Switch Medicare Plans During AEP | ASG178

10/31/19 • 8 min

Agent Survival Guide Podcast
The Annual Enrollment Period isn’t just for new Medicare enrollees. It's also the time to review your current clients' Medicare coverage to see if switching plans could be beneficial. Start by learning the five reasons why enrollees switch their Medicare plans during AEP. Read the text version. Mentioned in this episode:

2018 Medicare Annual Election Period Checklist

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How are Seniors Choosing and Changing Health Insurance Plans?

Kaiser Family Foundation: Medicare Advantage

Medicare.gov – Joining a health or drug plan

Medicare.gov – Star Ratings

Medicare Advantage: How Robust Are Plans’ Physician Networks?

Medicare Advantage Plan Switching: Exception or Norm?

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The Annual Enrollment Period isn’t just for new Medicare enrollees. It's also the time to review your current clients' Medicare coverage to see if switching plans could be beneficial. Start by learning the five reasons why enrollees switch their Medicare plans during AEP. Read the text version. Mentioned in this episode:

2018 Medicare Annual Election Period Checklist

5 Tips to Make the Most of AEP

How are Seniors Choosing and Changing Health Insurance Plans?

Kaiser Family Foundation: Medicare Advantage

Medicare.gov – Joining a health or drug plan

Medicare.gov – Star Ratings

Medicare Advantage: How Robust Are Plans’ Physician Networks?

Medicare Advantage Plan Switching: Exception or Norm?

Medicareful

Your Clients May Not Be Automatically Enrolled in Medicare

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