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What do you like most about being a Medicare agent?
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Are Medicare Advantage plans really "free," or is that just clever marketing?
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What is the biggest mistake seniors make when enrolling in Medicare?
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What are the reasons why I should work with a Medicare agent?
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How do you educate clients who are completely new to Medicare?
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What benefits are there to working with a Medicare Agent near me vs remote/virtual?
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What do you enjoy most about working with Medicare clients?
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What's one piece of advice you wish every senior knew before picking a Medicare plan?
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What's the most important question I should be asking about Medicare that I probably haven't thought of yet?
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I'm turning 65 next month; what are the first steps I should take regarding Medicare enrollment?
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Does Medicare cover health care services on a cruise ship?
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I'm confused by all the star ratings for Medicare plans. Do they actually mean anything for the care I'll receive?
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What are the reasons why I should work with a Medicare agent?
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What do seniors often misunderstand about Medicare's coverage for long-term care?
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How can I select the right healthcare company and representative to work with?
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My doctor recommended a bone density test. Is this considered preventive care under Medicare?
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I called to ask about a knee replacement and suddenly they said I need prior authorization. I thought my plan was supposed to be good-what's going on?
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My neighbor says I'm crazy for paying for a Medigap plan when Medicare Advantage is "free." What should I tell him?
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What are the most overhyped benefits of Medicare Advantage plans that seniors should be wary of?
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Is it better to get Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage?
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Recently Asked

With the supplements being so expensive in climbing in price every year, what is your take on hospital indemnity policies added with advantage policies?
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Part A Inpatient Hospital deductible $1,676 but if I have Part C Advantage Plan, the hospital $350 copay per day 1-7 so how does this work?
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Can you just have A and B and not enroll in anything else and still have good coverage?
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I was already scheduled for total knee replacement when I took out my policy, will my supplemental plan G still pay?
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How will the recent attention & auditing around Medicare Advantage plans effect nursing home coverage?
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Can I show my Original Medicare Card instead of my Medicare Advantage card, if my provider doesn't take my advantage insurance?
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Are preventative screenings covered by Medicare?
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An agent asked me to sign a scope of appointment for before we could discuss my Medicare insurance or part D plan. What is an SOA? Is this normal? Are call centers exempt from this practice?
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Why not just call the insurance carrier directly?
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I’m overwhelmed by conflicting advice on when to claim Social Security. Should I take it early at 62, wait for full retirement age, or delay until 70?
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