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This might beg the question, “if you are not being paid by clients for your services, how do Medicare agents get paid?” The short answer is Medicare Brokerages are paid via commissions from insurance companies when clients enroll in certain plans. In this blog post, we will talk through how Medicare agents are paid by commission and how we atFair Square
separate ourselves from other Medicare brokerages.CMS
) and work with multiple insurance companies to provide beneficiaries with a range of plan options. A brokerage can provide information and guidance onMedicare Advantage plans
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(aka Medigap), and Part D Prescription Drug plans. Medicare brokerages can also assist beneficiaries in comparing plans, understanding plan benefits and costs, and navigating the enrollment process. Brokerages may receive commissions or fees for their services, which can be paid by insurance companies or by beneficiaries themselves. There are plenty of brokerages out there, so you should pick the one that has your best interest in mind.Fair Square
, we separate ourselves from other Medicare brokerages because our agents are commission neutral. This means their compensation is the same no matter which plan you choose. We believe it's better business to get you on the best possible plan that you will want to stay with for many years than to try to make money off of our clients with high-commission plans that they will want to switch in a year or two.14 Best Ways for Seniors to Stay Active in Seattle
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