AEP, OEP, & SEP: A Medicare Agent's Guide to Enrollment Periods
For a licensed Medicare agent, mastering the nuances of AEP, OEP, and SEPs is non-negotiable. This guide clarifies the rules for each period to help you serve clients effectively and build a year-round business.
For a licensed Medicare agent, the year is marked by distinct seasons, each with its own rules, opportunities, and challenges. Mastering the nuances of the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP), Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (OEP), and Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs) is non-negotiable. Understanding them inside and out is the key to serving your clients effectively, staying compliant, and building a thriving, year-round business. Let's break down what every agent needs to know about these critical timeframes.
The Main Event: Annual Enrollment Period (AEP)
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