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CMS 2026 Medicare Updates: Costs & Premiums
What's Changing in 2026 and Why It Matters CMS has officially released the Medicare costs and premium updates for 2026. As we inch closer to the new year we're here...
From Logo to Mailbox: How to Build a Brand Clients
At Tidewater, we believe every agent is unique - and that is your greatest differentiator. In a fast-paced market where clients are constantly receiving information, it's not enough to simply...
Office Hours with Ronnie James November Recap
For agent use only. This information is subject to change. "There are going to be some things that are going to be changing in our industry, but we want to...
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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...
Wellabe Exiting Medicare Supplement Markets in Select States
New Opportunities with Wellabe Starting February 1, 2025 Wellabe is excited to expand their Medicare Supplement offerings into new markets! Starting February 1, 2025, agents will be able to offer...
CMS Update: 2025 Medicare Part B Premiums and Deductibles
2025 Medicare Part B Premiums & Deductibles: What to Expect As we step into 2025, here’s a quick guide to the updated Medicare Part B costs, designed to help agents...
How to Maximize Your Time to Incorporate Cross-Selling Opportunities During
Here’s how to leverage your extra time and technology for maximum impact: Feel like you're in 3 places at once with the Integrity Technology Suite. By integrating these features into...
CMS issues new MBIs to some beneficiaries
If your client recently received a new MBI, you must provide it on their enrollment form to ensure a smooth enrollment experience. Before enrolling your clients, ask if they received...
