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CMS Proposes Major Medicare Compliance Changes for 2027
For agent use only. This information is subject to change. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed a series of Medicare compliance changes, and they are among the...
OTC Benefits & Food Cards: What Every Agent Should Know
Your role isn't just to help clients choose the right Medicare Advantage plan - it's also about making sure members fully understand the extra benefits available to them. Two of...
Post-AEP Checklist: What Agents Should Do After Enrollment Ends
You did it: AEP is over - and we are proud of you! Another AEP has officially come to a close, and before anything else, the Tidewater team wants to...
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Insurance FMO: Here’s What You Need to Know
If you're curious what an FMO is and how you can benefit from working with one, you've come to the right place. Whether you're brand new to the insurance industry...
Office Hours with Ronnie James May Recap
"I hope you've got a pen and paper, because I've got some stats and opportunities for you today!" - Ronnie James, May 7th Office Hours If you're an insurance agent...
How to Achieve Work-Life Balance as an Insurance Agent
As an insurance agent, you chose a demanding career that at times may feel like it requires a never ending to-do list to reach your goals. While staying ahead is...
Discover How To Network & Gain Referral Partners
In this read, you'll learn practical networking and referral tips you can take action on TODAY…because whether you're a new agent writing your first line of business, or an industry...
Year-Round Client Growth with These Tools
The Initial Enrollment Period starts three months before a beneficiary’s 65th birthday. April is a great time to begin engaging with those aging into Medicare this summer. Tidewater Management Group offers tools...
How to Set Up Your Facebook Meta Pixel
As insurance agents, a Meta Pixel is crucial for success. With a pixel you can view leads, build audiences, and determine if your advertisements are working. Today, we'll help you set up your pixel, so...
Everything You Need to Know About the T65 Locator
Here’s what you need to know about the T65 Locator, including benefits, features, how to use it for lead generation and what to do with the information once you have...
Fill the Gaps With Hospital Indemnity
Luckily, you do have options to fill the gaps! One option is to obtain additional coverage through a supplemental plan called Hospital Indemnity Insurance. When you combine your MA plan...
QR Codes: A Fresh Marketing Strategy
What is a QR Code? A QR (Quick Response) code is a two-dimensional block patterned code. The code stores and gives instant access to information, once scanned with a smartphone....
Changes and Expansions to SNPs in 2025
What are SNPs? A special kind of care plan exists called a Special Needs Plan (SNP). A SNP is a type of Medicare Advantage plan offered by insurance companies for...
Top Ten Tips From Top Producers
Here's What They Said: "The annual enrollment period is a marathon and not a sprint." – Amanda "Daily activities compound…start with a simple activity, send 5 messages a day…once you...
Novant Health and Blue Cross NC Reach Agreement: Strengthening Access
Blue Cross and Novant Health Reach Agreement Novant Health, one of the largest non-profit hospital systems in North Carolina and the Southeast, plays a vital role in delivering care to...
