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July 1, 2026
What Medicare Agents Would Change About Their Industry — and What CMS Already Changed
Licensed Medicare agents identify the rules they want reformed — from prior authorization and mid-year network drops to MA standardization. Some are already moving: CMS eliminated the 48-hour SoA wait for contract year 2027. Here's the full wishlist, the status of each proposal, and what it says about the industry.
Why Medicare Agents Are Split on Healthcare Price Transparency
The most divided topic in our agent community: half say price transparency changed nothing about Medicare sales, while the other half describe a completely new kind of client. Here's what separates the two camps and what the pro-transparency agents are doing differently.
The Commission Conversation: Should Medicare Agents Recommend What Pays More?
Medicare agents are split on whether the MA-Medigap commission gap creates bias, whether CMS regulations go far enough, and where the real bad actors operate. This article surfaces the debate directly from licensed agents.
What 571 Brokers Say They Love Most About Working in Medicare
We analyzed 571 real answers from independent Medicare brokers about what they love most about the job. The results might surprise you, and remind you why you got into this business.
How Medicare Agent Commissions Work: Structures, Rates, and Strategies for 2026
A comprehensive guide to Medicare agent commission structures in 2026: covering Medicare Advantage, Medigap, and Part D rates, initial vs. renewal commissions, FMO relationships, and practical strategies to maximize your earnings while building a sustainable book of business.
The Two Million: Inside the Quiet Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Wave Agents Don't Talk About on TV
Roughly two million seniors were displaced from Medicare Advantage plans in 2025. Here is what is driving the disenrollment wave, how CMS payment pressure is reshaping the market, and what agents are doing to adapt.
How Local Medicare Agents Can Leverage the Growth of Medicare Advantage
Grow your Medicare business: Tips for local agents to connect with beneficiaries, explain Medicare Advantage, and build lasting relationships.
What the Growth of Medicare Advantage Means for Independent Agents and Brokers
Medicare Advantage enrollment keeps climbing. Here's what the growth means for independent agents and brokers in 2026, including new opportunities, rising complexity, compliance pressures, and how to stay competitive.