What Does 'Ready-to-Sell' Mean for Medicare Agents? Ritter Insurance Marketing
SHIP is an independent program federally funded by the Administration for Community Living and is not affiliated with the insurance industry. Navigating Original Medicare, Medicare Supplement Insurance plans, or Medicare Advantage plans can be overwhelming. When you’re first learning about Medicare options, the internet is a great place to start. You may want to ask family members and friends who have Medicare if they like their Medicare plans. Additionally, there are community resources to help you understand your options. If you find that you would like personal guidance to choose what’s best for your needs, an insurance agent may be helpful. To round out the analysis, it was important to seek the beneficiary perspective about the Medicare choice model. The patient advocates with whom we spoke agreed that agents have a role in guiding Medicare choice. In particular, knowledgeable agents can provide meaningful reassurance to beneficiaries considering their options. It’s a really c...