Agent Commissions in Medicare and the Impact on Beneficiary Choice
If you enrolled in Medicare Supplement or Medigap, you can change your plans anytime but you may be subject to underwriting. Although there is no requirement to work with an agent or broker, you may choose to do so for the following reasons. In contrast, most people turn to the internet to collect information. Many start at Medicare.gov, and while this is an excellent source of the basics, you may become overwhelmed with the amount of available information. With a Medicare agent, you will be able to talk to a live person available to answer any questions and clear any confusion. The easiest way to connect with a licensed Medicare agent in your state is by completing our online questionnaire, and we will connect you with a personal Medicare agent. CMS regulates Medicare plans, the insurance companies, agents, and agencies who sell them. Centene’s Medicare footprint has grown exponentially in the past several years, resulting in several Medicare Advantage products and brands being off