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
Seniors Taking Prescription Drugs Need to Check 2023 Medicare Drug Plans Advises AAMSI
Prices for a record number of prescription drugs increased in 2022 according to data reported by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “Most drug plans renew once a year in January at which time they can charge more for various medications,” explains Jesse... - October 28, 2022
Association Medicare Drug Plan Online Comparison Tool Sees Record Usage
A record number of consumers are accessing an online Medicare drug plan comparison tool made available by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “Millions of seniors have the opportunity to switch Medicare drug plans during Medicare Open Enrollment,” shares... - October 27, 2022
Seniors Seeking Local Medicare Insurance Agents Online for Open Enrollment Assistance Grows Significantly Reports AAMSI
The number of seniors using an online directory to find local Medicare insurance agents has increased by 97 percent since the start of this year’s Open Enrollment reports the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. "The deluge of Medicare mailers sent out for AEP... - October 20, 2022
Seniors Save When Switching Medicare Drug Plans Reports AAMSI
The typical senior switching their Medicare drug plan (Part D) coverage can expect to save between $500 and $700 yearly according to a report released today. "Medicare drug plan savings can be significantly more for some," shares Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for... - October 14, 2022
Seniors Avoid Paying Drug Price Increases Advises Medicare Supplement Insurance Association
Over 3,000 drugs experienced price increases in 2022. Many will likely cost more again in 2023. Seniors on Medicare can avoid paying higher prices in the coming year advises the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “The vast majority of prescription drug price... - October 13, 2022
Medigap Persistency Data Reported by Medicare Supplement Insurance Association
Seniors who purchase Medicare Supplement (Medigap) coverage appear to be satisfied with their plan choice according to a study just conducted by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “Medigap persistency is a measure of plan satisfaction,” says Jesse... - September 10, 2022
Chicago Medicare Insurance Agents Promoted by American Association
Medicare insurance agents across Cook County which includes Chicago are being promoted by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “Cook County is the nation’s second most populous county with many Medicare eligible residents,” says Jesse Slome, director of the... - August 26, 2022
Medicare Insurance Agents in Houston Promoted by Association
Medicare insurance agents across Harris County which includes Houston are being promoted by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “Harris County is the third largest county in the United States and has a large population of Medicare eligible residents,” says Jesse... - August 25, 2022
Online Medicare Insurance Resource Center Added by Association
A comprehensive Medicare insurance resource center has been launched by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “We wanted to make it easy to find the most current and relevant data regarding all aspects of Medicare insurance plans,” explains Jesse Slome, director... - August 20, 2022
Medicare Part D Premiums Vary Widely Reports Association
An individual could pay as little as $6.90 to as much as $178.30 in monthly premiums for stand-alone Medicare Part D drug plan coverage according to the 2022 Part D Price Index released by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “Some 48 million Americans are enrolled in... - August 18, 2022
Consumers Should Compare Medicare Drug Plans Advises Association
Many of the 50 million Americans with Medicare prescription drug plans fail to compare available options reports the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “Medicare drug plans are a real benefit for millions of seniors,” shares Slome. “But consumers have as many... - August 11, 2022
Website Traffic to Medicare Insurance Agent Online Directory Grows Reports AAMSI
The number of consumers accessing the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance website has grown by 13.5 percent for the period January 1 through July 31, 2022. “Consumers are accessing the Association’s online directory listing local Medicare insurance agents,”... - August 10, 2022
Turning 65 Seniors Increasingly Favor Lower Cost Medigap Options
When it comes to choosing Medicare Supplement plan options, new-to-Medicare beneficiaries are opting for lower cost plans according to the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “Some 11,000 Americans turn 65 every day and become eligible for Medicare,”... - July 23, 2022
Texas Medicare Insurance Agents Sought by Association
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance is seeking independent Medicare agents in El Paso, Lubbock and Albuquerque, New Mexico. “The Association makes available a free online resource used daily by consumers to find local Medicare agents in their area,” explains... - July 21, 2022
Medicare Insurance Association Announces Agent Publicity Toolkit
The 2022 Medicare Agent Publicity Toolkit will be made available by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “Independent agents and brokers promoting Medicare solutions have to compete with the millions of dollars spent on celebrity spokespeople appearing daily on... - July 07, 2022
Association Encourages New York Medicare Insurance Comparisons
Too few New York seniors are doing a good job of comparing their Medicare insurance options suggests the director of the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “Medicare is an incredible program benefiting seniors but many people are paying too much or not in plans... - June 30, 2022
Medicare Insurance Costs in Chicago Vary Reports Association
A Chicago-area woman turning age 65 can pay as little as $110 or as much as $240 monthly for Medigap Plan G coverage according to the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance 2022 Medicare Price Index. “Medicare is beloved by millions of American seniors but it clearly is one... - June 29, 2022
Medicare Insurance Association to Launch New Agent Success Center
An online information center for agents thinking about selling Medicare insurance will be launched by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “Medicare insurance is one of greatest opportunities to provide benefit to individuals and, at the same time, earn a meaningful... - June 23, 2022
Medicare Advantage Concerns Explored in New Association Video
A new video from the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance shares relevant data about the growth and financial concerns surrounding Medicare Advantage plans. “Millions of Americans are enrolling in Medicare Advantage plans due in part I suspect to the overwhelming number of... - May 21, 2022
Medicare Insurance Association Offers Final Conference Registration Discount
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance has announced a final discount for individuals looking to register for Medicarians 2022, the national Medicare insurance industry conference. “This has been the largest industry event for the Medicare Supplement insurance industry... - May 13, 2022
Medicare Insurance Association Launches YouTube Channel
A YouTube channel focused on Medicare insurance information for consumers and insurance agents has been launched by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “Our primary goals are to provide consumers with the most relevant information regarding Medicare insurance... - May 12, 2022
Tax Day Savings Offer from Medicare Insurance Association
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance announced a special Tax Day offer for agents adding their listing to the national online directory of Medicare agents. “In recognition of Tax Day, we are pleased to offer a 15 percent savings to any agent choosing to add their... - April 17, 2022
Medicare Insurance Association Website Traffic Grows 45 Percent
The number of individuals visiting the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance website during the past 12 months increased 45 percent compared to the prior year. “Consumers increasingly want relevant information about Medicare plan options and many are tired of the come-on... - April 15, 2022
Medicare Commission Recommends Lowering Home Care Payments Reports AAMSI
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission has recommended reducing the 2022 home health care base payment rate by 5 percent according to information shared today by the director of the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “Medicare paid $17.1 billion in 2020 for home care... - March 23, 2022
Medicare Insurance Association Reports Continued Website Traffic Growth
The number of consumers accessing the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance website to find local agents grew 33% last month. “I am pleased to report that total website traffic grew 33.28 percent with almost all consisting of consumers looking for local Medicare insurance... - March 19, 2022
Final 2022 Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Ending Soon Advises AAMSI
Your final chance to free switch Medicare Advantage plans is ending soon according to the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “March 31st is the final day available for millions of Americans with Medicare Advantage plans to find better coverage for the remainder of... - March 18, 2022
Nation’s Top Medicare Advantage Insurers Reported by Medicare Insurance Association
UnitedHealthcare was the nation’s leading provider of Medicare Advantage plans according to a report shared today by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “UnitedHealthcare accounted for 27 percent of all MA plans followed by Humana with 18 percent,” shares... - March 13, 2022
Most Seniors Have 20 or More Stand-Alone Medicare Drug Plan Choices Reports Insurance Association
Seniors in Arizona have the greatest number of stand-alone Medicare prescription drug plans to choose from according to a report from the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. New York residents have the fewest available plans this year, 19. “With the rising cost of... - March 10, 2022
Association Seeking Speakers for 2022 Medicare Insurance Industry Conference
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance is seeking speakers for Medicarians 2022, the national Medicare insurance industry conference. “The national event brings together executives from throughout the Medicare insurance industry,” states Jesse Slome, director of the... - March 02, 2022
Medicare Insurance Association Publishes Medigap Plan N Price Index
A woman turning age 65 in Dallas could pay as little as $77.19 monthly for a Medigap Plan N policy according to the findings of a study by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. The highest available premium cost is $199.94. “Medigap Plan N is the second most popular... - February 27, 2022
Association Offers Discount for 2022 Medicare Insurance Industry Conference
A special discount to attend Medicarians, the national Medicare insurance industry conference, is being offered by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “We are so pleased to support the success of the leading Medicare insurance conference,” reports Jesse Slome,... - February 24, 2022
Medicare Insurance Association's Group Passes 7,000 Member Milestone
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance’s Linkedin group for Medicare insurance producers has passed the 7,000-member mark. “We wanted a way to provide meaningful information as well as relevant data,” explains Jesse Slome, director of the Medicare insurance... - February 20, 2022
2022 Medicare Insurance Agents Earnings Study Released by AAMSI
Insurance agents can earn significant income selling Medicare insurance but it takes time according to the findings of a study by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “The majority of agents who focus on Medicare insurance earned commission income of less than $50,000... - February 17, 2022
COVID Deaths Should Prompt Rebranding of Long-Term Care Insurance, Recommends Association Director
The fact that one-in-four people who died from COVID were nursing home or assisted living residents should prompt the long-term care insurance industry to carefully consider rebranding suggests the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. "More than 201,000 residents... - February 10, 2022
Medicare Insurance Agents Predict Increased Sales of Dental Coverage Reports AAMSI
The overwhelming majority of agents offering Medicare insurance coverage are also selling stand-alone dental plans reports the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “Some 93 percent of surveyed agents sell stand-alone dental insurance coverage to seniors,” states... - February 03, 2022
Medigap Premiums by State Reported by Medicare Supplement Insurance Association
The lowest and highest Medigap Plan G cost for all 50 states has just been reported by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “Some 14 million Americans own Medicare Supplement insurance also commonly called Medigap,” states Jesse Slome, director of the Medicare... - January 30, 2022
Spending on Prescription Drugs Grew But Out-of-Pocket Declines Reports Medicare Insurance Association
Spending on prescription drugs grew as did the average number of prescriptions per Medicare Part D plan beneficiary according to the latest data reported by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “The latest data reports that spending on prescription drugs grew to $120... - January 29, 2022
Medicare Insurance Association Extends Agent Directory Discount Offer
The discount for agents to be listed on the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance online directory has been extended for 10 days. “This is the final chance for agents to take advantage of the 20 percent savings offer,” states Jesse Slome, director of the Medicare... - January 28, 2022
Medicare Drug Plan Data Reported by Medicare Insurance Association
Some 48 million Americans are enrolled in Medicare prescription drug plans according to the latest data reported by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “Prescription drug plan coverage is one of the most important benefits valued by seniors,” states Jesse Slome,... - January 27, 2022
Association Launches 2022 Selling Medicare Insurance Video Package
A series of 72 videos designed to help agents selling Medicare insurance solutions has been launched by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “Many of the nation’s leading Medicare sales and lead generation experts have spoken at the Association’s National... - January 22, 2022
2022 Medicare Supplement Price Index Released by AAMSI
The 2022 Medicare Supplement Insurance Price Index has been released by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. The analysis reports the lowest and highest Medigap Plan G costs for men and women who are age 65. “A 65-year-old woman in Dallas could pay as little as $99.24... - January 21, 2022
New York City Medicare Supplement 2022 Price Index Released by AAMSI
The 2022 Medicare Supplement insurance Price Index for New York City has been released by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “The range of costs for a New York City man or woman turning age 65 is significant,” states Jesse Slome, director of AAMSI, the Medicare... - January 20, 2022
Discount E&O Plan for New Insurance Agents Announced by AAMSI
A low-cost errors and omissions insurance policy to benefit new insurance agents is being offered by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “Saving money is especially important for new life and health agents,” states Jesse Slome, director of the organization. - January 19, 2022
Medicare Insurance Part B Deductible Historical Growth Reported by AAMSI
The Medicare Part B deductible has increased from $60-a-year in 1975 to the current $233 reports the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “Medicare is complex with many moving parts,” states Jesse Slome, director of the Medicare advocacy organization. “Our goal... - January 17, 2022
Connectiv Holdings and Insurance Forums Acquire National Medicare Insurance Industry Conference
Two highly regarded, insurance industry focused companies announced today the acquisition of the National Medicare Insurance Industry Conference created by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. The annual conference is recognized as the leading national event for the Medicare... - January 15, 2022
Medicare Supplement Insurance Policies Expected to Grow Slightly Predicts AAMSI
The number of Americans with Medicare Supplement insurance is expected to grow slightly in 2022 according to the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “The data and the best minds in the industry look for nominal growth in 2022,” states Jesse Slome, director... - January 14, 2022
2022 Medicare Insurance Statistics Reported by Association
The latest data and statistics regarding Medicare Supplement insurance and Medicare Advantage plans for 2022 will be reported by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “Consumers and insurance professionals want one concise resource where they can find pertinent... - January 13, 2022
Medicare Supplement Plan G is Top Choice Among Turning-65 Seniors Reports AAMSI
More than half of seniors turning 65 in 2021 who purchased Medicare Supplement insurance opted for Plan G according a new report released by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “Plan G was the top choice followed by Plan N among seniors age 65 and opting for... - January 12, 2022
Seniors Turn to Association Directory for Local Medicare Advantage Agents
A study conducted by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance found that an increasing number of seniors utilize the organization’s directory to connect with Medicare Advantage agents. “Many consumers especially those turning 65 do not differentiate between the... - January 09, 2022