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AEP Preparation Timeline: How to Add Medicare or Change FMOs Before AEP
If you've been wanting to add to your current line of business because your clients have been asking about Medicare, thinking about changing your FMO, or moving from a captive agent to an independent broker, that time to change is now. Don't let another year pass you by without understanding that when you start matters. AEP Preparation Timeline for Adding Medicare or Changing FMOs If you're planning to add Medicare to your line of business or change your FMO, timing is everyt

Jamie Byrd
May 53 min read


Finish Strong During AEP: A Smart Guide for Medicare Agents
As we enter the final weeks of this year's Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP), many advisors find themselves asking: What can I do now to maximize the remaining time, leveraging risk-adjustment, cross-selling opportunities, and client touchpoints? These last few days are critical, not just for enrollments, but for building lasting relationships that are tied to next year's book of business. In this post, we will guide you through high-impact tactics that you and your age

Jamie Byrd
Nov 17, 20254 min read


Between OEP and AEP: A Medicare Agent's Guide to Staying Busy, Maximizing SEPs, and Preparing for Success
For Medicare agents, the time between the Open Enrollment Period (OEP) and the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) can feel like a lull. The hustle of enrollment season slows down, and with that, so does the motivation. But in reality, this "off-season" is one of the most critical stretches of the year for building business, sharpening skills, and positioning yourself for a record-breaking AEP. Not to mention building a pipeline year-round to keep you busy.

Jamie Byrd
Aug 13, 20254 min read


Mastering Medicare Certifications: How Agents Can Conquer AHIP and Annual Certifications
For Medicare agents, success starts with preparations, and that includes staying current on annual certifications. Every year, AHIP (America's Health Insurance Plans) and carrier-specific recertifications are required to legally and compliantly sell Medicare Advantage and Part D Plans. While this can seem like a daunting task, having a plan and the proper support from your agency makes it manageable.

Jamie Byrd
Jul 16, 20253 min read


Strategies for Balancing Growth and Customer-Centricity in Your Insurance Agency
Growth is essential to your success as a Medicare and life insurance agency, but maintaining a customer-centric approach is equally critical.

Jamie Byrd
Jul 15, 20253 min read


Join The Bedrock Group Advisors: Empowering Agents in Medicare Sales
Join Bedrock Brokers, where we empower our agents and teams to thrive in the Medicare sales industry. Together, we can achieve excellence!

Jamie Byrd
Jul 15, 20253 min read


How to Become a Medicare Agent: Step-by-Step Guide
Becoming a Medicare agent can be a rewarding career, especially with the proper Medicare Field Marketing Organization.

Jamie Byrd
Jul 15, 20253 min read
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