Online Traffic for Insurance Agents Grows Significantly as AEP Approaches Reports Association
The number of consumers looking online for Medicare insurance information grows exponentially as Medicare's Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) begins. "It is amazing how much has changed over the past few years," explains Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Medicare... - October 13, 2024
Two Medicare Insurance Toolkits Made Available by Association
Insurance agents seeking new Medicare prospects for 2025 can access two new toolkits made available by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. "AEP is the most competitive time of the year and competition for prospects is intense," explains Jesse Slome, director of... - September 07, 2024
Vast Majority of Medicare Advantage Plans Now Offer Dental Benefits
The vast majority of Medicare Advantage plans offer dental benefits as part of overall coverage according to the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). "The number of Medicare Advantage (MA) plans offering dental benefits has grown steadily," shares Jesse Slome,... - August 30, 2024
Typical Seniors Will Have 40 Medicare Advantage Plans Available to Compare
The typical senior will have 40 different Medicare Advantage plans to compare for 2025, a significant increase, according to the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). "The number of Medicare Advantage (MA) plans being offered continues to grow over time," shares... - August 28, 2024
Seniors Should Plan Now for 2025 Changes to Medicare
Just over 67 million Americans are enrolled in Medicare, according to the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. It's important to know that some changes are coming in 2025 suggests Jesse Slome, director of the organization. "These modifications will affect spending limits... - August 21, 2024
Medicare Insurance Agents Need to Start AEP Marketing Now Recommends AAMSI Head
Millions of seniors will wake up January 1 only to realize their 2025 Medicare plan coverage has changed and that it's too late to act. That need not happen states Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). "Next year will mark some of the... - August 08, 2024
Majority of California Seniors Not Paying Lowest Cost for Drug Plan Insurance
Some 81 percent of California seniors could be paying less for their stand-alone prescription drug plan according to a report published by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. "Drug plan coverage is vital for seniors," shares Jesse Slome, director of the Medicare... - August 02, 2024
Medicare Insurance Producers Linkedin Group Approaches 8,000 Members
The Medicare Insurance Producers Linkedin group is approaching its 8,000th member according to an announcement today by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “We created the forum to share important news and to enable Medicare insurance professionals to connect,”... - June 27, 2024
Medicare Supplement Insurance Rate Increases Vary According to New Analysis
Among the industry leaders, insurers with a million or more Medicare Supplement policies in-force may implement larger rate increases than those with under 400,000 policies-in-force according to a new analysis conducted for the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance by Ken Clark,... - June 22, 2024
Medicare Insurance Agents Should Focus on IRMAA Surcharge Growth
The number of Americans subject to IRMAA payments to Medicare will rise from 7.6 million in 2024 to 12.6 million in 2030 according to the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “The Medicare Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA) is an amount you may pay in... - May 16, 2024
Medicare Insurance Association Releases 2024 Medigap Plan N Price Index
A man turning 65 in Phoenix could pay as little as $99-per-month or as much as $415 for a Medicare Supplement Plan N policy according to the 2024 Medigap Plan N Price Index published by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “Medigap Plan N is the second most popular... - March 21, 2024
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