Medigap Insurance Market Projected to Grow to 17 Million in Coming Years

The number of individuals with Medigap insurance policies is projected to grow to over 17 million by 2032 according to data shared by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “Medigap or Medicare Supplement insurance remains highly attractive to millions of... - March 17, 2024

California Ranks as Top State for Medigap Insurance Coverage

When it comes to Medigap coverage, Californians lead the way. According to data reported today by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance, some 1.12 million Californians have Medicare Supplement insurance protection. “While so much attention today is focused on Medicare... - March 05, 2024

Insurance Association Offers 2024 MDRT Discounted Membership

Insurance agents and brokers joining or renewing membership in the Million Dollar Roundtable (MDRT) can take advantage of a special 2024 membership discount being offered by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). “Our organization exists solely to advocate and... - February 16, 2024

Medicare Insurance Association Adds 2024 Statistics Resource

An online resource presenting the most relevant data and statistics regarding Medicare insurance has been launched by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “Medicare is a complex and difficult to understand program,” declares Jesse Slome, AAMSI director. - February 15, 2024

Top Medicare Supplement Insurers Dominate the Market

The top-10 Medicare Supplement insurance companies comprise two-thirds of the market in terms of policyholders according to data released today by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). United Health Group remains the largest dominant Medicare Supplement insurance... - February 14, 2024

Medigap Plan G Remains Top Choice Among Seniors Turning 65

Medicare Supplement Plan G remains the most popular choice in 2023 among seniors turning age 65 and choosing Medigap coverage according to data released today by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). According to the analysis, just over half (53.2%) of seniors who... - February 08, 2024

Medicare Insurance Association Releases 2024 Medigap Plan G Price Index

A man turning 65 in Dallas could pay as little as $118-per-month or as much as $257 for a Medicare Supplement Plan G policy according to the 2024 Medigap Price Index published by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. A man turning 65 in Manhattan, (NYC) could pay as little as... - February 04, 2024

Medicare Insurance Association Reports 87 Percent Increase in Website Traffic

Seniors accessing the Find A Medicare Insurance Agent online directory hosted by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance increased significantly during the just concluded open enrollment period according to the organization. “Overall website traffic increased 87.3 percent... - December 22, 2023

Medicare Insurance Association Renews E&O Offering for All Agents

A low-cost Errors and Omissions E&O insurance offering has been extended by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). The coverage is available to all life and health insurance agents. “One of the significant advantages of this program is the fact that our... - December 06, 2023

Final Week for Medicare Insurance Open Enrollment Shares Association Director

Seniors have one week to complete comparison-shopping during Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period. The opportunity to save money or get better coverage can’t be overstated according to the director of the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “Millions of... - December 02, 2023

Medicare Association Urges Comparison Shopping During Open Enrollment

The importance of comparison-shopping during Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period can’t be overstated according to the director of the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “Far too few seniors take advantage of the incredible opportunity to find better and... - November 01, 2023

Insurance Executive Launches YouTube Channel

Jesse Slome, director of two national insurance organizations and an award-winning marketing professional, has launched a new YouTube channel. The channel will feature original stories created by Slome specifically for young children. “I am now the proud grandfather of two and wanted to do... - October 26, 2023

Association’s Find a Local Medicare Agent Helps Seniors During Medicare AEP

The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance’s free online directory will connect over 20,000 seniors with local Medicare insurance brokers during Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period. “Medicare is a national program but plan options are specific to where you live... - October 18, 2023

Dallas and Phoenix Seniors Have Over 60 Medicare Advantage Plans Available for 2024

Seniors who reside in Dallas and Phoenix have over 60 different Medicare Advantage plans available to choose from according to recent report published by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “Next week millions of seniors will have the opportunity to evaluate... - October 13, 2023

Los Angeles and Houston Seniors Have 74 Medicare Advantage Plans to Choose from

Seniors who reside in Los Angeles and Houston have 74 different Medicare Advantage plans available to choose from according to recent report published by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “Next week millions of seniors will have the opportunity to evaluate... - October 12, 2023

2024 Medicare Drug Plan Premium Costs Vary Widely for Seniors

A senior in Houston will pay monthly premiums as little as 50-cents for their 2024 stand-alone Medicare prescription drug plan coverage. Or, they could pay as much as $108.30 monthly according to just-released data from the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance... - October 05, 2023

Medicare Association Campaign to Connect Seniors with Local Medicare Agents for Fall AEP

To help seniors navigate the Medicare Maze the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance launched an awareness campaign in advance of this year’s Medicare Annual Enrollment. “This is the most critical time of the year when millions of seniors need to evaluate their... - September 22, 2023

Medicare Association Offers Insurance Agents 2023 AEP Publicity Kit

To support independent Medicare insurance agents seeking leads during the upcoming Medicare Annual Enrollment Period, the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance has created the 2023 AEP Publicity Kit. “Independent insurance agents face formidable competition from companies... - September 11, 2023

Seniors Save Significantly When Switching Drug Plans During Medicare AEP

Seniors saved $700 or more by switching prescription drug plans during Medicare’s prior Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) according to a just-conducted survey by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) provides... - August 30, 2023

Top-10 Medicare Advantage Plans Dominate Market

The top-10 Medicare Advantage plans dominate the growing MA market according to information shared today by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “While there are several hundred plans competing for Medicare Advantage enrollments, the top few really dominate,”... - April 19, 2023

Medicare Insurance Association's Directory of Local Medicare Agents Achieves Milestone

The number of seniors accessing the Medicare insurance Association's directory of local Medicare insurance agents reached a record during the first quarter of 2023. - April 15, 2023

Texas Medicare Insurance Rates Vary Most for Turning 65 Seniors Reports AAMSI

Everything is bigger in Texas. That includes the difference between the lowest and highest available premiums for Medicare Supplement insurance. “A man turning 65 this year in Houston can pay as little as $125 or as much as $350 monthly for Medigap Plan G coverage,” reports Jesse... - April 01, 2023

Don’t Overlook Medicare Insurance Tax Deductions Advises AAMSI

Medicare eligible seniors who itemize their tax deductions should not overlook the many eligible Medicare-related expenses. “Some 15 million Americans itemize deductions on their federal tax returns,” shares Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Medicare Supplement... - March 31, 2023

Majority of Medicare Advantage Plans Offer Added Benefits Reports AAMSI

The vast majority of Medicare Advantage (MA) plans now include additional benefits, typically at no added charge according to a statement released today by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “Promoting free benefits has definitely fueled the interest in... - March 30, 2023

Medicare Insurance Rates Vary for Philadelphia Seniors Turning 65 Reports AAMSI

A woman turning 65 in Philadelphia can pay as little as $0 or as much as $2,788 for Medicare plan coverage according to the 2023 Medicare Insurance Price Index just reported by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “Picking the right Medicare plan is... - March 29, 2023

Available Medicare Advantage Plans 2023 Increased by 6 Percent Reports AAMSI

The total of available Medicare Advantage plans in 2023 has reached a record according to analysis of data by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). The number of Medicare Advantage plans available nationwide for individual enrollment in 2023 is 3,998. This represents... - March 26, 2023

Health Status of Older Medicare Beneficiaries Improving Reports AAMSI

Between 2010 and 2018, the share of people ages 65 to 74 reporting being in only “fair” or “poor” health fell from 21.2 percent to 19.1 percent according to the latest report published by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). Some 63.4 million... - March 25, 2023

Commissions for Medicare Advantage Enrollments Increase for 2023 Reports AAMSI

Insurance agents and brokers who sell Medicare Advantage plans will be paid more in 2023. More than 30 million Americans are now enrolled in Medicare Advantage (MA) programs, according to the latest data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Companies that contract with... - March 24, 2023

Miami Medicare Insurance Rates Vary for Florida Seniors Reports AAMSI

Seniors in Miami can save over $1,500 a year simply by selecting the right Medicare Supplement insurance coverage according to the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. A Miami woman turning 65 can pay as little as $231 monthly for Medicare Supplement insurance Plan G coverage. - March 23, 2023

Baltimore Seniors Can Avoid Overpaying for Medicare Insurance

Baltimore seniors can save significantly by selecting the right Medicare insurance coverage according to the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. A Baltimore woman turning 65 can pay as little as $128.17 monthly for Medicare Supplement insurance Plan G coverage. The highest rate... - March 22, 2023

Medicare Home Care Benefits 3 Million Seniors Reports AAMSI

Three million individuals benefit from Medicare Home Care Services 2023 according to latest data reported by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “The Medicare program spends nearly $17 billion on home health care,” shares Jesse Slome, director of the... - March 20, 2023

Medicare Supplement Insurance Prices Rise, Spread Increases Dramatically Reports AAMSI

Rates for many Medicare Supplement policies increased 6 percent compared to 2022 according to new analysis conducted by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). The 2023 Medicare Supplement Price Index reports the lowest and highest rates for men and women turning age 65. - March 20, 2023

Medicare Insurance Association Offers Discount for Find a Local Agent Directory Listings

A once-a-year discount for agents seeking Medicare insurance leads has been announced by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “Consumers accessing the Association’s online directory seeking local Medicare insurance agents is growing,” reports Jesse... - March 12, 2023

Reduce Medicare Premiums: AAMSI Shares 2022 Tax Tip for Higher Income Seniors

Some 4.7 million higher-income seniors pay additional premium surcharges for their Medicare coverage according to the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “In 2007 Medicare started imposing the Income Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA) surcharge,” explains... - March 05, 2023

2023 Medicare Advantage Insurance Statistics Posted

The most current 2023 Medicare Advantage statistics have been shared by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “We strive to provide relevant information that consumers seek and insurance professionals can utilize to better understand Medicare options,”... - February 26, 2023

Medicare Insurance Association Intros First 2023 Agent Tools

The first round in a series of generic 2023 marketing tools for Medicare insurance agents and brokers has been released by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “Medicare insurance is now truly a David versus Goliath story with local agents the David in the... - January 14, 2023

Insurance Agents Advised to Target 36 Million Seniors with Original Medicare

The continued onslaught of Medicare Advantage focused television ads should indicate to insurance brokers that a viable market exists, suggests Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. Some 64 million Americans have Medicare and 36 million have Original... - January 08, 2023

AAMSI Urges Medicare Insurance Agents to Educate Seniors About Medicare's General Enrollment Period

January 1 marked the start of Medicare’s General Enrollment Period. An important change can benefit seniors reports the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). It’s an opportunity for insurance agents to educate and assist their senior clients. “The... - January 06, 2023

Medicare Insurance: Lowest Available Medigap Plan G Rates Reported by AAMSI

A woman turning 65 in Iowa can purchase a comprehensive Medigap insurance plan for $79-per month. If she lives in Manhattan, NY, comparable coverage costs $278 according to a report just published by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “Medicare is a national... - January 05, 2023

Medicare Insurance Association Reaches Milestone

The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI) announced that it has achieved a targeted milestone. “I am pleased to report that for the first time over 100,000 individuals visited the Association’s website during 2022,” reports Jesse Slome, director of the... - January 03, 2023

Texas Medigap Insurance Rates Continue to Vary Reports AAMSI

Seniors turning age 65 in Texas will still face a wide spread in costs for Medigap coverage according to the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “Our 2023 Price Index reports that a Dallas man turning 65 can pay from a low of $112 monthly to as much as $312 for... - December 20, 2022

AAMSI Shares Senate Report That Slams Medicare Advantage Marketing

A report from the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance cites complaints about private sector marketing for Medicare Advantage (MA) plans more than doubled from 2020 to 2021. “The report goes into detail about problems with the television ads featuring celebrity endorsements among other... - December 18, 2022

Medicare Information Center Launched by Association

An online center designed to provide seniors with the most relevant Medicare information was launched today by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “There’s so much Medicare material scattered across the Internet that our plan is to have one place where... - December 17, 2022

Medicare Supplement Insurance Association Partners with NARSSA

The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI) has announced a special partnership with the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts (NARSSA). “Our two organizations both work to educate consumers and support insurance professionals,” states Jesse... - December 15, 2022

Medicare Insurance Association Reports Significant AEP Increase in Website Traffic

A record number of consumers visited the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance’s website during the just-concluded Medicare Open Enrollment period. “Website traffic increased 19% during Medicare’s Annual Election Period (AEP) compared to last year’s... - December 11, 2022

Prescription Savings Tip for Seniors with Medicare Drug Plans Suggested by AAMSI

Seniors with stand-alone Medicare drug plan coverage have a little-known opportunity to save suggests the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “Some 23 million seniors have Medicare Part D drug plan coverage and many can expect to pay more for their medications... - December 10, 2022

Medicare Insurance Agents Scramble During Last Week of Open Enrollment Reports AAMSI

Medicare agents are gearing up for a hectic final week of Medicare Open Enrollment according to the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “The number of seniors searching online for a local Medicare insurance agent during Open Enrollment is up 16% over last... - December 03, 2022

Insurance Association Promotes Discount Code for Single Women Booking International Tours

American women rank first in solo traveling with over 70 percent of women taking solo vacations according to the director of the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “More older women have traveled alone or are planning to travel alone in 2023,” states Jesse Slome,... - November 09, 2022

Medicare Insurance Association Plans Launch of Facebook Initiative for Agents

Over half of Baby Bookers currently utilize Facebook as a source for financial information according to the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “Facebook is the primary social media platform used by seniors when it comes to financial-related matters,”... - November 07, 2022

Phoenix Seniors Have Most Medicare Drug Plan Choice Reports AAMSI

Seniors in Phoenix have the most stand-alone Medicare drug plans available for 2023 according to an analysis conducted by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “Once a year Medicare encourages individuals to review their coverage because plans change starting... - November 04, 2022

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