{"id":7600,"date":"2026-10-02T13:15:23","date_gmt":"2026-10-02T13:15:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tmsbrokerage.com\/?p=7600"},"modified":"2026-10-02T13:15:23","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T13:15:23","slug":"lubbock-medicare-agents-building-a-west-texas-book-heading-into-2027","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tmsbrokerage.com\/es\/2026\/10\/02\/lubbock-medicare-agents-building-a-west-texas-book-heading-into-2027\/","title":{"rendered":"Lubbock Medicare Agents: Building a West Texas Book Heading Into 2027"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lubbock and South Plains Medicare agents work across a large geographic area where provider access, prescription coverage, travel distance, and rural health care can shape the client conversation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For independent agents, the opportunity is not to assume that West Texas clients prefer one type of Medicare coverage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is to understand how each beneficiary receives care, which providers and clinics they use, how far they travel for specialists, what prescription coverage they need, and which Medicare option best fits those circumstances.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heading into the 2027 plan year, agents should also prepare for Part D changes, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tmsbrokerage.com\/es\/2026\/09\/09\/the-2027-medicare-advantage-exit-wave-just-got-bigger-heres-what-independent-agents-should-actually-do-about-it\/\"><b>Medicare Advantage<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> non-renewals, and a heavier annual-review workload.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Why Does West Texas Require a Different Medicare Workflow?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A beneficiary living in Lubbock may receive most of their care in one health system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A beneficiary in Levelland, Brownfield, Tahoka, Morton, Muleshoe, or another South Plains community may use a local clinic for primary care and travel to Lubbock for specialists, imaging, or hospital services.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That pattern makes several questions especially important:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where does the client receive primary care?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which specialists do they see?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How far do they travel for care?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are their providers in the plan&#8217;s network?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do they want broader provider access?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which prescriptions do they take?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How important are predictable monthly versus point-of-service costs?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not assume Medicare Advantage or Medigap is automatically the better choice based on ZIP code or rural residence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start with the client&#8217;s actual care pattern.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How Should Agents Compare Medicare Advantage and Medigap in West Texas?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicare Advantage and Original Medicare with Medigap operate differently.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For clients reviewing Medicare Advantage, agents should pay close attention to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provider networks<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hospitals and specialists<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Referral requirements<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prior authorization<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maximum out-of-pocket amounts<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prescription formularies<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pharmacy networks<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel needs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For clients reviewing Original Medicare with Medigap, consider:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medigap premium<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Part B premium<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Separate Part D coverage<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provider access under Original Medicare<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel patterns<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expected out-of-pocket costs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A client who uses primary care locally and travels to Lubbock for multiple specialists may place a high value on provider flexibility.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another client may prefer the cost structure and benefits available through a Medicare Advantage plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The correct approach is to compare the actual options available to that beneficiary.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How Do 2027 Part D Changes Affect West Texas Agents?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For agents with clients using stand-alone Part D coverage, the 2027 plan year requires careful annual review.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CMS announced that the voluntary Part D Premium Stabilization Demonstration ends after 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For 2027, CMS announced:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A national average monthly bid amount of <\/span><b>$296.05<\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Part D base beneficiary premium of <\/span><b>$41.33<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These figures are national program measures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are not necessarily the premium an individual beneficiary will pay.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Actual premiums, formularies, pharmacy arrangements, and cost-sharing vary by plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agents should therefore avoid using national numbers as a substitute for an individual plan review.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Should Agents Review for Part D Clients?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For every Part D client, review:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Current medications<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drug dosage<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preferred pharmacy<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Formulary status<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drug tier<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prior authorization<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step therapy<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quantity limits<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monthly premium<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deductible and cost-sharing<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not assume that a prescription plan that worked well in 2026 remains the best fit in 2027.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use current approved plan-year information.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How Should I Work With Rural Health Clinic and FQHC Clients?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rural Health Clinics and Federally Qualified Health Centers can be important access points for beneficiaries in rural and underserved communities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are not the same type of facility.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Rural Health Clinics<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rural Health Clinics are Medicare-certified providers serving qualifying rural and underserved areas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicare uses a specific RHC payment methodology, including an all-inclusive rate structure for certain covered services.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agents do not need to become RHC billing experts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They do need to know where the client receives care and whether the clinic participates appropriately under the coverage being reviewed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Federally Qualified Health Centers<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FQHCs serve underserved communities and use their own Medicare Prospective Payment System.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health Center Program organizations are also required to provide sliding-fee discounts based on ability to pay.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not assume the sliding-fee structure determines how a Medicare Advantage plan will process the client&#8217;s care.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verify the specific clinic, plan, and coverage rules.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Questions Should I Ask a Rural Client?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start with:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where do you receive primary care?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which clinic do you use?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which hospital do you normally use?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you travel to Lubbock for specialists?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How often do you travel for medical appointments?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which prescriptions do you take?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which pharmacy do you use?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have Medicaid, Extra Help, employer coverage, VA, or another program?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That information is more useful than beginning with a plan presentation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How Should Agents Plan Cross-County Appointments?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">West Texas travel can consume an agent&#8217;s calendar quickly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use geographic clustering whenever practical.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Possible clusters include:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>North<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plainview<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hale Center<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Floydada<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>West<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Levelland<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Morton<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muleshoe<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>South and Southwest<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brownfield<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tahoka<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Lubbock Area<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lubbock<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wolfforth<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Idalou<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slaton<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are examples, not mandatory routing rules.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build the schedule around the location of your actual clients.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use phone or virtual appointments when appropriate and preferred by the beneficiary.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How Should OmniReach Support a Rural Territory?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OmniReach can be configured to organize clients by:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">County<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">City<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Geographic corridor<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicare Advantage<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medigap<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Part D<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Annual review status<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provider review needed<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prescription review needed<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non-renewal<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AEP follow-up<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That can help agents build appointment clusters and avoid unnecessary drive time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CRM automation supports organization.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It does not replace client consent, compliance requirements, or manual verification of plan information.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Should Agents Look for in an FMO?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agents should compare FMOs based on operational needs rather than unsupported rankings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Questions include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is the FMO focused on Medicare?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does it support both Medicare Advantage and Medigap business?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is CRM technology included?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is there a dedicated support contact?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What carrier contracting support is available?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How are compliance questions handled?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is Medicare training ongoing?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What marketing resources are available?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What production requirements apply?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does the FMO understand Texas markets?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Where TMS Insurance Brokerage Fits<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TMS Insurance Brokerage is a Texas-based FMO supporting independent Medicare agents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agent resources include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tmsbrokerage.com\/es\/omnireach-crm\/\"><b>OmniReach CRM<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b>Administrador de \u00c9xito del Agente Dedicado<\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b>Medicare-focused training<\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b>Carrier contracting support<\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b>Medicare Agent IQ education<\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b>Qualifying Brokerage Bucks marketing support<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agents should review the applicable program terms and production requirements before relying on a specific marketing-support amount.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a geographically dispersed West Texas book, OmniReach can help organize annual reviews, provider checks, prescription reviews, non-renewals, and appointment routing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How Do 2027 Medicare Advantage Non-Renewals Affect West Texas Agents?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicare Advantage non-renewals require a separate workflow from routine annual reviews.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use official carrier information.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not assume that a beneficiary is affected simply because a carrier is reducing plans elsewhere.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create two categories:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Watchlist<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A client who may be affected based on preliminary carrier information.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Confirmed Non-Renewal<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A client whose specific plan has officially been confirmed as ending.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For confirmed non-renewals, document:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plan<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coverage end date<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Providers<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prescriptions<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pharmacy<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Potential Medigap Guaranteed-Issue rights<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applicable Special Enrollment Period<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow-up date<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>How Does Medigap Guaranteed Issue Work After a Non-Renewal?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A qualifying Medicare Advantage non-renewal may create a Medigap Guaranteed-Issue right when the beneficiary returns to 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