The hosts review national carrier previews, CMS commission developments, and changes affecting Part D and Medicare Advantage. They discuss how funding, drug costs, and benefit qualification influence plan design and distribution. The conversation encourages agents to follow updated guidance carefully and compare coverage based on individual client needs, including situations where a Supplement and standalone drug plan also require a fresh review.
In this episode
- Carrier rollouts
- CMS compensation updates
- Part D changes
- Benefit funding
- Coverage comparisons
Show notes
In this episode we talk about how the IRA, Inflation Reduction Act, will affect agents and seniors. We also discuss other critical updates, SARS, Service Area Reductions, updated FMV CMS commissions, and the NABA (National Average Bid Amount) and how they will affect the industry.