Medicare

Unveiling the Inflation Reduction Act: Impact on Medicare & Your Clients [Webcast]

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Important Webcast June 26th

Inflation Reduction Act

Hey {$firstName!”Agent”},

The recently passed Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has significant implications for the Medicare insurance landscape. Are you ready to navigate the changes and empower your clients with the best possible coverage?

Join us for a FREE webinar where we’ll break down the key provisions of the IRA and their impact on Medicare Advantage (MA), Medigap plans, and prescription drug coverage.

Here’s what you’ll gain:

  • In-depth analysis: Understand the specific changes brought by the IRA that affect Medicare plans.
  • Client communication strategies: Learn how to effectively communicate these changes to your clients and address their concerns.
  • Sales opportunities: Discover potential new sales avenues opened up by the IRA’s impact on the market.
  • Q&A session: Get your questions answered by our expert panel.

Don’t miss this chance to stay ahead of the curve.

Register now for the free webinar:

Webcast: Unveiling the Inflation Reduction Act: Impact on Medicare & Your Clients

Wednesday, June 26th

10:00 AM EDT
SAVE YOUR SPOT

Want to learn more about working with GarityAdvantage and securing your ability to have an incredible AEP 2025? Call Tori today! 

Tori Glotfelty

Tori Glotfelty

Recruitment Marketing Manager
GarityAdvantage Agencies

Get Contracted through GarityAdvantage

GarityAdvantage is a National Marketing Organization (NMO) for the top local, regional and national Medicare carriers. We support our brokers with personalized training, unlimited co-op marketing dollars, a virtual enrollment platform, personalized marketing collateral and exceptional support throughout the year. Plus, all broker commissions are paid directly to you. You get the whole pie, not just a piece of it! Request a contract today!

Get Contracted today!

Navigating the Potential Medicare Market Disruptions [Webcast]

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[Webcast] 6/18

Market Disruptions

You’re invited to join Ted Sims, Partner Sales Manager at Integrity Marketing Group, for an essential webinar where he will explore the anticipated changes and challenges in the Medicare Market over the coming months.

Webcast: Navigating the
Potential Medicare Market Disruptions

Tuesday, June 18

2:00 PM EDT
REGISTER

In this session, he will be joined by an industry expert to help you navigate and prepare for the upcoming Annual Enrollment Period (AEP)

They will cover:

  • What potential market disruptions are coming.

  • Key actions to take today to ensure you are ready for AEP.

  • Strategies for planning a more efficient and effective AEP.

  • How to position yourself to take advantage of market disruptions.

Challenges often create opportunities, and this AEP could be one of the most challenging yet. Those who are well-prepared can turn these challenges into significant opportunities.

Don’t miss out on this valuable discussion. Register today to secure your spot! Want to learn more?

Want to learn more about working with GarityAdvantage and securing your ability to have an incredible AEP 2025? Call Tori today! 

Tori Glotfelty

Tori Glotfelty

Recruitment Marketing Manager
GarityAdvantage Agencies

Get Contracted through GarityAdvantage

GarityAdvantage is a National Marketing Organization (NMO) for the top local, regional and national Medicare carriers. We support our brokers with personalized training, unlimited co-op marketing dollars, a virtual enrollment platform, personalized marketing collateral and exceptional support throughout the year. Plus, all broker commissions are paid directly to you. You get the whole pie, not just a piece of it! Request a contract today!

Get Contracted today!

Back by Popular Demand! – New to the Medicare/Medicaid space?

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Back by Popular Demand!

Medicare & Medicaid

Join GarityAdvantage’s National Director of Sales, Theresa Gontarek, for an introduction to Medicare, Medicaid, and LIS. Learn the difference between Medicare, Medicaid, and what Low-Income Subsidy is. Recognize what programs your clients qualify for and how to get them enrolled. You will leave this webcast understanding what programs best suit your client’s needs and you’ll be equipped to build your book of business year-round!

Back by Popular Demand!

Navigate Medicare & Medicaid Like a Pro
Thursday, May 23rd, 10AM – 11AM EDT
Save Your Spot

PRESENTED BY

Theresa Gontarek

Theresa Gontarek

National Director of Sales
GarityAdvantage Agencies

Curious about more training from GarityAdvantage?
Want to work with us to grow your Medicare business? 

Call us or request a one-on-one call with your local Territory Manager!

GarityAdvantage Agencies
800-234-9488

GarityAdvantage is a National Marketing Organization (NMO) for the top local, regional and national Medicare carriers. We support our brokers with personalized training, unlimited co-op marketing dollars, a virtual enrollment platform, personalized marketing collateral and exceptional support throughout the year. Plus, all broker commissions are paid directly to you. You get the whole pie, not just a piece of it! Request a contract today!

Earn 1 CE: Veteran Benefits & Medicare (Plus Lunch!)

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Help Secure the Benefits Veterans Deserve
GarityAdvantage
Lunch & Learn Aetna

Help Secure the Benefits Veterans Deserve

Join Trina Moskal, Aetna Broker Manager, as she walks you through the steps you need to take to spot Veterans opportunities, articulate how Medicare works with VA benefits, determine eligibility, and help them enroll in the right plan.

Some of the key benefits of attending include:

  • Understand how Medicare works with VA coverage
  • Identify when it makes sense to have both types of coverage
  • Decipher the enrollment periods and potential penalties for veterans seeking Medicare plan options

  • Determine when prescription drug coverage is needed
  • Leverage each veteran engagement as an opportunity to generate additional referrals

  • Earn 1 CE Credit

Space is limited! Save your seat!

Trina Moskal

Hosted by Trina Moskal

Aetna Broker Manager

Veterans Benefits & Medicare
Lunch & Learn

Thursday, May 23rd

11:30 AM – 1:30 PM EDT

110 Grill

60 Highland Common E, Berlin, MA 01503

(right off of 495 – just north of the Pike)
RSVP Today!

CE Course description

The class will provide participants with the information they need to assist beneficiaries in identifying how programs such as VA, Tricare, and CHAMPVA work with Medicare. Attendees will become knowledgeable on how to inform beneficiaries of the effects of Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans on their Veteran Benefits. One credit hour will apply for this course as it is 60 minutes in length.

Do you have a colleague who is a licensed agent? Are they looking for training in the Senior Market or thinking about making the move to the Senior Market? Forward this email and invite them to attend!

Questions? Contact your dedicated, local sales team.

Jane Feit

Senior Territory Manager, MA/RI
phone

800-234-9488
email

Email Jane

Taylor Burt

Sales Support Specialist
phone

800-234-9488
email

Email Taylor

GarityAdvantage Agencies
800-234-9488

Discover Proven Strategies to Get in Front of More Medicare Prospects

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Free Lead Gen Guidebook when you register!

Supercharge

Is your upline giving you the tools you need to succeed year round? This webcast is designed to equip you with powerful strategies designed to get you in front of more Medicare beneficiaries.

Join our National VP of Sales, Victoria Bailey, for an intensive, interactive training session where you will gain the tools you need to take your Medicare business to the next level. You’ll walk away with a personalized sales playbook that includes new lead generation tactics and a roadmap for year-round growth.

Supercharge Your Medicare Sales:

  • Craft killer sales strategies

  • Uncover hidden opportunities & dominate targeted markets

  • Generate fresh leads & build a booming AEP pipeline

  • Learn how to leverage LIS/Medicaid for SEP sales

  • Walk away with specific methods to engage in your community to generate leads ASAP

Webcast: Supercharge Your Medicare Sales

Wednesday, May 29th, 1PM EDT
I Want to Attend

Before the broadcast: Register and receive a “Best Practices: Lead Gen” guidebook!

After the broadcast: Attend and receive a demo video modeling how to approach and engage with community influencers!

Best Practice

Contact Tori Glotfelty for more information or
a one-on-one meeting if you cannot the webcast:
781-616-1455 or TGlotfelty@garityadvantage.com

GarityAdvantage Agencies
800-234-9488

WHY GarityAdvantage?

GarityAdvantage is a National Marketing Organization (NMO) for the top local, regional and national Medicare carriers. We are the only NMO physically located here in New England. We support our brokers with personalized training, unlimited co-op marketing dollars, a virtual enrollment platform, complimentary leads during AEP and exceptional support throughout the year. Plus, all broker commissions are paid directly to you. You get the whole pie, not just a piece of it! Request a contract or add another great carrier to your portfolio.

[Webcast] Navigate Medicare & Medicaid Like a Pro

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Garity has you covered!

Medicare & Medicaid

Join GarityAdvantage’s National Director of Sales, Theresa Gontarek, for an introduction to Medicare, Medicaid, and LIS. Learn the difference between Medicare, Medicaid, and what Low-Income Subsidy is. Recognize what programs your clients qualify for and how to get them enrolled. You will leave this webcast understanding what programs best suit your client’s needs and you’ll be equipped to build your book of business year-round!

New Webcast:

Navigate Medicare & Medicaid Like a Pro
Wednesday, March 6th, 10AM – 11AM EST
Save Your Spot

PRESENTED BY

Theresa Gontarek

Theresa Gontarek

National Director of Sales
GarityAdvantage Agencies

Questions? Contact your sales team.

Theresa Gontarek

National Director of Sales
phone

800-234-9488
email

Email Theresa

Maggie Pollard

Sales Support Specialist
phone

203-344-7148
email

Email Maggie

GarityAdvantage Agencies
800-234-9488

Webcast: Medicare Selling 101

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Are you thinking about selling Medicare plans?

Webcast: Medicare Selling 101

Speaker: Victoria Bailey, GarityAdvantage National VP of Sales
Medicare Selling 101

Are you thinking about selling Medicare plans?

Research shows that 80 million people will become Medicare-eligible over the next 20 years, making Medicare one of the fastest growing insurance markets. This avalanche of growth has created a groundswell opportunity, and many agents are capitalizing on it.

Whether you’re a seasoned insurance agent looking to start selling Medicare Advantage or Supplement plans, or new to insurance and looking to get started, the Medicare market is proven for growth and open to sales professionals of all backgrounds.

Join us for this insightful 1-hour webinar designed to help you get up to speed on the Medicare opportunity!

Choose the date most convenient to you!

Wednesday, October 18th – 10AM EDT

Wednesday, November 1st – 10AM EDT

Wednesday, December 6th – 10AM EST
Save Your Spot

What will you learn?
How

How you can earn $100,000

We’ll show you how to build a $100,000 renewable income stream in 4 years or less.
Understand

Understanding the ABCDs of Medicare

Are you confused by the Medicare alphabet soup? We’ll help you understand the options.
Why Garity

Why Garity?

GarityAdvantage has what it takes to make you successful! Join us to learn more about our offerings and services.

With 11,000 Baby Boomers turning 65 every day for at least another decade, it’s apparent that the Medicare market will continue its tremendous growth for the foreseeable future. There is no time like the present to get involved! Tune in and find out how to get started.
Save Your Spot

Can’t attend but are still curious about selling Medicare?
Contact Tori or request a callback here.

Tori Glotfelty

Tori Glotfelty

Recruitment Marketing Manager
GarityAdvantage Agencies

Why GarityAdvantage?

GarityAdvantage is a National Marketing Organization (NMO) for the top local, regional and national Medicare carriers.
We approach our role with brokers a bit differently than our competitors – as we provide local market teams to work with you side-by-side to ensure you succeed. This allows us to actively develop targeted lead programs and local market opportunities to help you prospect and sell as well as deliver personalized training, ongoing marketing support and co-op funding to support your specific needs. We also offer the latest tech tools to help manage your business including efficient lead calling tools, agent dashboard, MedicareCENTER and LeadCENTER. Rounding out our support is a back office team helping you every step of the way with contracting, commissions, enrollments and compliance. Plus, all broker commissions are paid directly to you. You get the whole pie, not just a piece of it!
Call us today to learn more or request your contract now.  

2024 Maximum Broker Commissions for Medicare Advantage & Medicare Part D

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Medicare Part D Maximum Broker Commissions

Initial commissions increased from $92/member/year to $100/member/year, a 8.7% increase YOY.

Renewal commissions increased from $46/member/year to $50/member/year, a 8.7% increase YOY.

Medicare Advantage Maximum Broker Commissions

These numbers are broken out by state/region.

For CA and NJ, initial MA commissions increased from $750/member/year to $762/member/year, a 1.6% increase YOY. Renewal commissions increased from $375/member/year to $381/member/year, a 1.6% increase.

For CT, PA and DC, initial MA commissions increased from $678/member/year to $689/member/year, a 1.62% increase YOY. Renewal commissions increased from $339/member/year to $345/member/year, a 1.77% increase.

For Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, initial MA commissions increased from $411/member/year to $418/member/year, a 1.7% increase YOY. Renewal commissions increased from $206/member/year to $209/member/year, a 1.46% increase.

In all other states, initial MA commissions increased from $601/member/year to $611/member/year, a 1.66% increase YOY. Renewal commissions increased from $301/member/year to $306/member/year, a 1.66% increase.

Here’s a chart comparing the Medicare maximum broker commissions for 2023 vs. 2024.

Maximum Broker Compensation for 2024
Initial Renewal
Product Region 2023 2024 % 2023 2024 %
MAPD National $601 $611 1.66% $301 $306 1.66%
CT, PA, DC $678 $689 1.62% $339 $345 1.77%
CA, NJ $750 $762 1.6% $375 $381 1.6%
Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands $411 $418 1.7% $206 $209 1.46%
PDP National $92 $100 8.7% $46 $50 8.7%
(By comparison, Medicare Advantage commission increases ranged from 4.31% to 4.95% for 2023.)

AEP Kick-off with Anthem

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Join us on Aug 25th

Road Show

Join us on August 25th for lunch and an in-depth look at Anthem’s 2023 Medicare Plans!

Highlights include:

  • Fastest MA member growth; 37K MA members, 13% Market Share

  • $0 PPO Statewide (including Blue PPO network access in NY/MA)

  • Strong D-SNP HMO & PPO with OTC, Grocery, Dental, Vision, Essential Extras

  • $0 Rx mail order/retail copay for D-SNP

  • Simplifying Essential Extras offerings and new Utilities Flex Card

Come for the training!
Stay for lunch, happy hour and networking!

Stony Creek

THURSDAY, AUGUST 25th, 12:00PM-2:00PM

Stony Creek Brewery

5 Indian Neck Avenue, Branford, CT 06405
RSVP NOW

Hosted by

Rebecca Palazzo

Rebecca Palazzo

East Region Broker Director
Anthem

Jeanette Natale

Jeanette Natale

Senior Territory Manager
GarityAdvantage Agencies

Questions? Contact your sales team.

Jeanette Natale

Senior Territory Manager, CT
phone

800-234-9488
email

Email Jeanette

Cassandra Lamb

Sales Support Specialist
phone

800-234-9488
email

Email Cassandra

GarityAdvantage Agencies
800-234-9488

 

Webcast: Group Health to Medicare – Making the Connection

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Help clients when it’s time to transition from a Group Plan to Medicar

Group to Medicare

Join our highly popular webinar about transitioning from Group Health Insurance to Medicare. Our last session was a sellout, so we’re bringing this training to you again virtually! Join us for the full session and coffee’s on us!

Whether you sell Group Health Insurance or Medicare Plans, this unique webinar is for you!
REGISTER

Join Us for this Unique Learning Opportunity to Be a Step Ahead of Your Competitors

Connie Cimler of Anthem and Susan Young of GarityAdvantage Agencies will arm you with the information you need to RETAIN YOUR CLIENTS WHEN THEY LEAVE A GROUP PLAN, including:

Hosted by:

Regional Sales Manager, NH/ME
Anthem

Senior Territory Manager
GarityAdvantage Agencies

Webcast
Group Health to Medicare – Making the Connection

Tuesday, March 29th at 10AM
REGISTER

Coffee on us!

Agents who attend the FULL SESSION will be eligible to receive a $5 Dunkin’ e-gift card!

Have a calendar conflict? Register to receive updates post webinar. Not contracted to sell Anthem with GarityAdvantage? Request a contract.

Questions? Contact your sales team.

Susan Young

Senior Territory Manager
phone

800-234-9488
email

Email Susan

Emily Pietrasik

Sales Support Specialist
phone

800-234-9488
email

Email Emily

WHY GarityAdvantage?

GarityAdvantage is a National Marketing Organization (NMO) for the top local, regional and national Medicare carriers. We approach our role with brokers a bit differently than our competitors – as we provide local market teams to work with you side-by-side to ensure you succeed. This allows us to actively develop targeted lead programs and local market opportunities to help you prospect and sell as well as deliver personalized training, ongoing marketing support and co-op funding to support your specific needs. We also offer the latest tech tools to help manage your business including efficient lead calling tools, agent dashboard, CRM and our Medicare-Select-a-Plan virtual quote and enrollment platform. Rounding out our support is a back office team helping you every step of the way with contracting, commissions, enrollments and compliance. Plus, all broker commissions are paid directly to you. You get the whole pie, not just a piece of it! Call us today to learn more! 

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