Brent and Friends Nonsense and Trends

In this episode, our host Brent is joined by the producer behind this podcast, Danny Hoefelmann. Danny is a good friend and the Founder of The Good in Media. As business owners, they dive into the importance of delegation, empowering your team as a leader, and what it looks like to pay  “tuition” to figure out what works and what doesn’t in your business.

In this episode, we’re giving our best advice for agents, and talking about what it’s really like to be an entrepreneur! We dive into what it looks like to work full-time, work hard, and appreciate the process!

Are you paying too much for your prescriptions? Do you know if your plan’s benefits are changing? This episode is all about how you can prepare for Medicare Annual Election Period, to make sure you have the best plan that suits your health and financial needs! Let’s dive into how you can prepare to meet with your advisor, how they can do the heavy lifting to make sure you have the best plan for you, and how to leverage change to your advantage!

This one is for the Agents! We’re diving into tips for Agents to tackle this upcoming busy season! Medicare Annual Election Period (AEP) is upon us and this episode is full of tips for Agents to make the most of it! Also, in other important news, our co-host Plemons has a possible new nickname!

We’re diving into the benefits we invest in providing for our agents, making it easier to do business! We don’t try to keep agents by shackling them here or holding their book of business captive. We want you to continue to work with us because we treat you better than anyone else.

We are diving into some of the things that Medicare Advantage Plans cover that are overlooked in basic Medicare. From over-the-counter options to nutrition and transportation, we’ll help you dial in what’s right for you!

COVID-19 has affected everyone differently. Today we’re talking about how it’s changed the health insurance industry, how to stay connected in a digital world, and what we’ve done to adapt our business to best serve our clients!

00:40 - What happened to Medicare Plan F?

01:43 - How did the Affordable Care Act impact Medicare?

04:18 - Who is still eligible for a Plan F Supplement Plan?

10:28 - Who funds insurance? (The Bucket Analogy)

12:28 - What causes rate increases?

16:07 - Our warning against the Medicare G Plan.

19:11 - Why I disagree with some Medicare Advisors.

22:10 - What plans make the most sense right now?

23:27 - Should you choose a plan based on the available network?

03:55 - How do you know what type of plan is best for you?

08:40 - What’s the biggest benefit of Medicare Supplement Plans?

09:40 - Do people get insurance out of safety or luxury?

15:02 - Should you worry about a Supplement Plan if you’re still super healthy?

16:47 - Advice to the person who says they’re healthy but depend on medications.

22:16 - What’s the biggest problem with the current health care system?

24:11 - Is it always best to be on the same insurance plan as your spouse?

01:37 - What are Medicare Supplement Plans?

09:15 - Our biggest obstacle when talking about Medicare Supplement.

14:57 - Does your doctor need to accept your insurance policy?

17:30 - What does it take for different insurance companies to get approved by Medicare?

23:55 - Why do insurance companies raise rates?

26:32 - What other policies need to be combined?

29:30 - Can you get a policy without answering medical questions?

30:52 - Can I be turned away for pre-existing conditions?