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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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What is the Medicare Advantage 5-Star Special Enrollment Period? Is this different from '"OEP'" and "AEP"?
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I've been dreading hitting the donut hole each year. How will its elimination in 2025 change what I pay throughout the year?
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I've been on my employer's health plan but am retiring soon. What should I consider when moving to Medicare?
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As a senior, what should I know about the differences between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage before I choose?
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What should I do with my Medicare plan if I'm diagnosed with a rare disease requiring specialists?
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I've heard Medicare covers an annual wellness visit. What exactly is included in this visit?
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Why are hospitals not taking Medicare Advantage plans?
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What do you enjoy most about working with Medicare clients?
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Are Medicare Advantage plans really "free," or is that just clever marketing?
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I changed my plan during Open Enrollment and now I can't see my regular specialist. Isn't this what the whole review period is supposed to prevent?
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Recently Asked

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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Should I keep original Medicare or go with an Part C, Medicare Advantage plan? What is better?
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