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2 Million Medicare Beneficiaries Missing Out On Discounted Drug Coverage

7 Powerful Practices for Selling Prescription Drug Plans

February 25, 2021

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Get ready to improve your PDP selling strategy! We cover 7 best practices for insurance agents selling Medicare Part D prescription drug plans. These tips will help you save time and they're easy to implement.

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4 basic health insurance terms 96% of Americans don’t understand

4 Steps to Finding the Perfect PDP for Your Client

4 Tips for Making a Better Insurance Sales Pitch

Building Client Loyalty: More than Just a Plan

Extra Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs

How to Save Your Clients Money on Prescription Drugs

Medicare’s Pharmaceutical Assistance Program

Medicare.gov Official Site

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Why are Part D Prescription Drug Plans So Different?

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