A Step-by-Step Guide to Access and Use the HealthSherpa Medicare Platform
HealthSherpa is a powerful platform designed to enroll clients in Medicare plans faster, more efficiently, and more straightforwardly. Agility constantly receives feedback from agents about being able to access and use the platforms. So, we want to help agents by walking through how to access and use the HealthSherpa Medicare platform using information directly from […]
A Step-by-Step Guide to Access and Use ConnectureDRX
If you’re a Medicare insurance agent, chances are you’ve heard of ConnectureDRX. It’s a powerful platform Agility uses that is designed to make enrolling clients into Medicare plans faster, more efficient, and more straightforward. So how can you use it? This article will explain what you need to know. First, contact Agility Producer Support at […]
How to Present ICHRA to Employer Clients Without Losing Them at Hello
Many agents have difficulty understanding ICHRA (Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement). Watch an employer try to understand it, and watch their brain slowly melt. ICHRA is one of the most valuable tools an agent brings to the table for employers when rate hikes, limited networks, and group plan fatigue factors in. How can you pitch […]
2025 Final CMS Medicare Advantage Rules
Agility has breaking news about the 2025 Final Medicare Advantage rules released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The rules are 438 pages long, but we have included a summary below. Vaccine Cost-Sharing Changes CMS is removing cost sharing for adult vaccines recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) covered […]
What the Problems In-Patient Hospitals Face Mean for Insurance Agents
With all the recent headlines, you probably didn’t notice a growing trend: Hospitals are shutting down at an alarming rate. Becker’s Hospital Review reports since the start of 2025, 10 inpatient hospitals have closed. With 13 hospitals closing in 2023 and 25 more closing in 2024, we’re currently on pace to have 36 hospitals close […]
Follow-Up Strategies That Actually Get Clients to Say Yes
Most follow-ups sound like desperate sales pitches. “Hey, just checking in to see if you’ve decided on the policy information I sent?” (Insert client ignoring your email here.) If you’re tired of chasing leads who never respond, it’s time to consider a strategy for following up in a way that feels natural, builds trust, and […]
Email Marketing Hacks to Nurture Leads and Boost Conversions
Your email list is one of the most valuable assets in your insurance business. But if you send out the occasional “Hey, we’re here!” email, you leave a lot of money on the table. Email marketing isn’t just about staying in touch; it’s about nurturing leads, building trust, and ultimately turning prospects into clients. Here […]
Networking Like a Pro: Building a Referral Pipeline That Works
Let’s be real: networking can be a chore. You walk into a room full of strangers, make small talk, and hope you don’t get stuck in an endless conversation with someone pitching their latest MLM product. But here’s the thing: Networking is essential if you want a steady stream of quality referrals. The good news? […]
Breaking News for Insurance Agents From McLaren Health Plan
Agility has many great insurance payer partners, and they often give us detailed information insurance agents can use to run a better business. Today, McLaren Health Plan is sharing breaking news for insurance agents. McLaren Health Plan has consolidated its MHP Agent email contacts into one easy-to-remember address: [email protected]. Use one email address for all […]
A Step-by-Step Guide to Access and Use the UHOne Broker Portal
Agility wants to make it as easy as possible for agents to access payer broker portals for vital information, data, and communication from your payer partners. Our UHOne Golden Rule partners sent us great information, which we’re using to provide a step-by-step process for enrolling and accessing their “Broker Portal,” eStore platform. Sign Up or […]
What Agents Need to Know About The Rural Healthcare Crisis in America
Rural healthcare in America is in serious trouble. Hospitals are shutting down, doctors are in short supply, and patients are left scrambling for care. If you work with clients in rural areas, this problem is reshaping your world and needs a solution today. This article discusses what this world is now and how likely it […]
Becoming the Trusted Insurance Agent Everyone Recommends
Why do some insurance agents seem to get all the referrals? You know, the ones that clients rave about with their inboxes full of “Hey, my friend needs insurance, can you help?” messages, and they never seem to struggle for new business. It’s not luck. It’s trust. The agents who build long-lasting relationships and consistently […]
The Growing Pandemic of Healthcare Provider Shortages
Of all the problems facing the American healthcare system today, the most alarming one continues to grow daily: the shortage of healthcare providers. All insurance agents need to read this article because there’s no sign of this going away anytime soon. The Bureau of Health Workforce Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) in the US […]
What Does the HCSC Acquisition of Cigna Medicare’s Business Completion Mean For You
On March 19, 2025, the company that owns Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX), Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC), officially completed the acquisition of The Cigna Group’s Medicare business. The deal’s closing presents new opportunities and seamless continuity for agents selling Cigna Healthcare Medicare products. What This Means for Agents If you are […]
Understanding What Your Clients Really Want—And How to Deliver
Determining what clients want and how to deliver it can be a challenge when you consider that price appears to be, on the surface, the biggest factor in client decisions. What agents must do, however, is realize the truth about clients: It’s not always about the lowest price. Clients have many different “wants” that drive […]
Molina Healthcare Shares Their Hottest ACA Markets
Molina Healthcare is a great Agility partner that constantly shares valuable intel about its marketplace program for agents. Today’s article is the latest update from Molina about their absolute HOTTEST ACA markets across the country. Please click here to see the in-depth details for the hottest markets, including provider network, best benefits, and county specific […]
State of Wisconsin Says NPN Overrides Violate Wisconsin Law
This article is a must-read if you’re an insurance agent working in Wisconsin. The State of Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) has determined that the “NPN override” practice, where unappointed insurance intermediaries submit applications to insurers using the National Producer Number (NPN) of an appointed intermediary, is illegal in Wisconsin. It’s illegal […]
Close the Deal Using Testimonials and Case Studies
Selling health insurance is tricky. Agents sell to a skeptical market with many options, and prospects want to feel confident they’re making the right decision. That’s where social proof comes in. Social proof occurs when consumers relate to experiences and people like themselves and use that to validate their own decisions. In health insurance, testimonials, […]
CMS Releases List of Consumer Selected 5-Star Hospitals by State
Whenever serious illness strikes us or our loved ones, we want the best healthcare resources to improve their well-being quickly. Inpatient hospital care is an essential resource for serious illness. We want the best hospital resources available to facilitate improved outcomes quickly. As an agent, you can assist your clients by showing them the best […]
The 2025 UnitedHealthcare ACA New Member and Retention Bonus Programs
UnitedHealthcare, one of the nation’s leading ACA carriers, is announcing a 2025 ACA New Member and Retention Incentive available for its contracted agents. The new member incentive applies to all new sales, while the Retention Bonus Program applies to applicable renewals for Individual and Family Exchange plans effective in 2025. The payment structure for this […]