Press Releases from American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (26 total)
Association Announces Senior Travel Discount Offers
A special 2024 $100 senior discount with two leading tour operators has been announced by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance.
"Seniors are back to traveling the globe and this savings offer has been well received," explains Jesse Slome, director of the senior-focused insurance organization. Slome, himself, has just returned from a three-week tour to Japan.
The special discount enables seniors booking a first-time land tour or cruise with either Grand…
Medicare Insurance Association Reports Significant Increase In Website Traffic
Seniors accessing the Find A Medicare Insurance Agent online directory hosted by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance increased significantly according to the organization.
"There was an 87.3 percent increase in overall traffic during the just concluded Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP)," reports Jesse Slome, director of the Medicare information advocacy organization. "This marked a record high, attributable to the number of seniors shopping for Medicare coverage during AEP."
The Medicare…
2024 Medicare Drug Plan Premium Costs Vary Widely For Seniors
A senior in Houston will pay monthly premiums as little as 50-cents for their 2024 stand-alone Medicare prescription drug plan coverage. Or, they could pay as much as $108.30 monthly according to just-released data from the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI).
"Costs for your 2024 Medicare drug plan coverage will vary widely depending on where you live and the plan you choose," reports Jesse Slome, director of the organization.…
Tips Help Seniors Compare Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans
Choosing the right Medicare insurance plan is one of the most complex decisions made by seniors according to the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI).
"Seniors can literally have 100 different plans available and choosing the wrong plan can impact their healthcare and pocketbook," explains Jesse Slome, director of the Medicare information advocacy organization. "While Medicare allows people to switch plans, some decisions can be irreversible."
To help consumers make better…
Directory Connects Seniors With Local Medicare Insurance Agents
A free online directory hosted by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance connects seniors with local Medicare insurance professionals.
"Medicare is a national program but Medicare plan options are local," explains Jesse Slome, director of the national organization. "Finding the best Medicare option for your needs and budget is a lot more complex than just calling a toll-free number advertised on television."
According to the Medicare insurance expert, the typical seniors…
Seniors Urged To Compare All Medicare Insurance Options Before Deciding
When it comes to Medicare insurance options, seniors have more choices than ever. More options are resulting in more confusion and an increase in mistaken choices. An educational effort has been launched to help educate seniors who are eligible for Medicare.
"The typical senior has 100 or more different options to choose from," explains Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. "While Medicare is a national program,…
Association's Directory of Medicare Insurance Agents Achieves Record Growth
The nation's leading online directory used by seniors to find local Medicare insurance agents has reported significant growth.
"In 2022, a record number of individuals accessed this valuable resource seeking local Medicare insurance professionals," reports Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. The organization makes available the nation's leading free online resource for consumers.
"Medicare is a national program that benefits millions of Americans," Slome notes. "However, Medicare…
Lowest Available Medicare Medigap Plan G Rates Reported
A woman turning 65 in Iowa can purchase a comprehensive Medigap insurance plan for $79-per month. If she lives in New York City, comparable coverage costs $278 according to a report just published by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI).
"Medicare is a national program but Medicare plan options are local," explains Jesse Slome, director of the organization. AAMSI has just published the 2023 Medigap Price Index for Plan…
Medicare Open Enrollment Ends In One Week
The opportunity for millions of Americans to switch Medicare plans ends in a week on December 7th according to the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI).
"Once a year Medicare gives Americans an opportunity to compare their current plan and freely switch to a plan that will offer better coverage for 2023," explains Jesse Slome, director of the Medicare-focused organization. A recent study from the organization found that many fail…
Medicare Drug Plan Comparison Tool Helps Seniors Save
The typical senior who switches their Medicare drug plan coverage saves between $500 and $700 yearly reports the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI).
Medicare Open Enrollment currently underway allows millions of Medicare beneficiaries to find the best drug plan coverage for the coming year. According to Jesse Slome, director of the Medicare-focused organization, a majority of seniors do not take advantage of the opportunity to review and lock in…
Medicare Insurance Agent Online Directory Prepares For Annual Enrollment
Millions of Americans will take advantage of the upcoming Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) to find better Medicare coverage.
"Medicare plan sellers are spending millions of dollars on television ads featuring celebrities but they are not necessarily directing seniors to the best plan choices," says Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance.
According to Slome, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) reported receiving so many…
Medicare Insurance Agents Offered Public Relations Toolkit
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance announced plans to make available the 2022 Medicare Agent Publicity Toolkit for agents marketing Medicare insurance solutions.
"It's getting downright impossible for independent Medicare agents and brokers to compete with the millions of dollars spent on celebrity spokespeople promoting Medicare solutions," declares Jesse Slome, director of the Association. "We believe future success for many agents will depend on their ability to dominate their…
Resources Help Seniors Prepare for 2022 Medicare Annual Enrollment
Seniors get ready. While Medicare's Annual Enrollment Period begins October 15, experts advise that planning should start during the summer months.
Every year millions of individuals on Medicare have the opportunity to make changes. The primary reasons to consider changes are better benefits and possibly lower costs.
During Medicare's Annual Enrollment Period (AEP), also known as the Medicare Open Enrollment Period, changes for the coming year can be made without…
Association Seeking Speakers For 2022 Medicare Insurance Industry Conference
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance is seeking speakers for Medicarians 2022, the national Medicare insurance industry conference.
"The national event brings together executives from throughout the Medicare insurance industry," states Jesse Slome, director of the Medicare insurance organization. The 2022 event will take place June 7-8 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Slome is seeking speakers with expertise in marketing, underwriting and administrative issues dealing with Medicare Supplement…
Latest Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Data Reported
Some 48 million Americans are enrolled in Medicare prescription drug plans according to the latest data reported by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance.
“Prescription drug plan coverage is one of the most important benefits valued by seniors on Medicare,” states Jesse Slome, director of the Medicare advocacy organization. “Individuals have enormous choice today and selecting the right prescription drug plan coverage can be a significant money saver.”
According to…
Medicare Open Enrollment Tools To Compare 2022 Advantage and Drug Plans
Two valuable tools can help consumers compare their Medicare 2022 plan coverage during Medicare Open Enrollment.
"Millions of seniors are covered by a Medicare Advantage or a Medicare drug plan (Part D)," says Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). "This is your once-a-year chance to get better coverage for 2022. You may even save hundreds or even thousands of dollars in the coming…
Medicare Insurance Agent Directory Prepares For Medicare Annual Enrollment
The leading national directory listing local Medicare insurance agents and brokers is preparing for the upcoming Medicare Open Enrollment.
"Medicare's annual enrollment period begins October 15 and is the time when millions of Americans have the opportunity to compare and switch plans," explains Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance.
The organization makes available the only focused national online directory that allows consumers to access a listing of…
Medicare Supplement Insurance Industry Conference Reports Record Sponsorship
The growth of interest in Medicare insurance has resulted in record sponsorships for the 2021 industry conference organized by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance.
"We easily have twice as many sponsors for this conference compared to the last event held prior to Covid," explains Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). "There are more companies focused on every dimension of generating consumer…
Study Examines How Seniors Shop For Medicare Insurance
A just completed study of seniors enrolled in Medicare plans found that individuals prefer to work independently when comparing and selecting coverage.
Less than half (44%) of the survey participants used an independent insurance agent or broker when shopping for Medicare coverage. Greenwald Research conducted the research in partnership with the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI).
The study found that the majority (53%) of survey respondents did not work…
Medicare Supplement Insurance Industry Conference Discount Announced
A special limited time discount has been announced for the 12th National Medicare Supplement Insurance industry conference. Organized by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance the convention takes place September 8-10, 2021 in Chicago.
"The Medicare insurance industry continues to grow and we want to see many people who are new and wanting to learn the latest," says Jesse Slome, AAMSI's director and organizer of the Medigap industry conference.…
Seniors Face Choosing From 20 Different Medicare Supplement Insurance Companies
The over 10,000 Americans who turn 65 today face an increasingly complex decision regarding their Medicare coverage. Those seniors who consider Medicare Supplement insurance have an average of 20 different insurance companies to choose from.
"So much choice is wonderful but for many it is overwhelming," declares Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI) a national organization. "Selecting the Medicare option that best…
Medicare Supplement Inurance Industry Conference Early Registration Ends Shortly
The early registration discount for the 2021 National Medicare Supplement Insurance Conference Summit is set to end April 15 according to the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI).
"The current $400 registration rate will increase to $650," announced Jesse Slome, AAMSI's director and organizer of the industry conference. The industry conference will be held September 8-10, 2021 at the Schaumburg Convention Center located a few miles from O'Hare International…
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association Announces Agent Listing Discount
Agents seeking more Medicare insurance prospects are being offered a special discount from the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI).
"The Association's online directory of local Medicare insurance agents is the premier connection for consumers seeking Medicare insurance experts in their locality," states Jesse Slome, AAMSI's director. The Association announced a special 21 percent discount that runs through February 14, 2021.
"Over 50,000 consumers utilized the online directory in…
Free Online Directory Connects Seniors With Local Medicare Insurance Agents
To help Medicare eligible seniors the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance has expanded the organization's online directory listing local Medicare insurance agents.
"Medicare is enormously complex and finding the best option and cost can be overwhelming," explains Jesse Slome, director of the national organization. Slome notes that Medicare's Annual Election Period (AEP) begins October 15th.
"Medicare AEP is a peak decision time for millions who are already on Medicare," Slome…
Medicare Insurance Agent Online Directory Promoted In Kiplinger's Retirement Gui …
The national directory enabling seniors to find and connect with local Medicare insurance specialists will be promoted in the upcoming edition of the 2020 Kiplinger's Retirement Planning Guide.
"Millions of seniors want someone who can clearly explain and compare their various Medicare options," explains Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. "Making the wrong choice could be costly and quite possibly irrevocable so we want…
Medicare Supplement Insurance 2020 Rates Vary Significantly Reports Association
A female turning age 65 in Chicago could pay $91.78 monthly for Medicare Supplement insurance. If she lived in Manhattan (NY) she could pay as much as $476.04 monthly according to the 2020 Medicare Supplement Insurance Price Index released today by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI).
"Consumers are not aware of the significant difference between the lowest and the highest cost for virtually identical Medigap coverage," shares…
