2025 Medicare Broker Commissions: What’s Changing?
For the 10th year in a row, Medicare broker commissions are increasing, though the 2025 adjustments will no longer include a fixed administrative fee. CMS has reinstated the regulatory framework under 42 C.F.R. 422.2274(e), allowing payments for services other than enrollment—such as training, customer service, agent recruitment, operational overhead, or assistance with health risk assessments—until […]
4 Ways to Help Clients Retrieve Their MBI
1. Ask the Client to Log in to SSA.gov If your client has an account on the Social Security Administration’s website (SSA.gov), they can access their MBI easily: 2. Call 1-800-MEDICARE with the Client Calling 1-800-MEDICARE is another reliable way to retrieve an MBI, especially if you’re in the same location as the client: 3. […]
What Exactly is a Medicare Scope of Appointment (SOA)?
An SOA is a form that defines which Medicare products an agent can discuss with a client during a one-on-one appointment. You can only talk about the products checked off on the SOA, so it sets clear boundaries for each meeting. Connecture’s platform even lets you send eScopes by text or email, making it easy […]
