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We Want You To Be In The Know Mascot

As we gear up to start our educational seminars starting with Medicare a friend said “Hey Marie you should do a poster like the old We Want You poster but wear a Medicare hat”. I thought that was a great idea and that many people would remember the poster and might make the connection. It is how I feel about people understanding Medicare. I am turning into more of an advocate that people know what they are doing and don’t make mistakes out the gate. If they don’t have all …

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The Rewards of This Business Are Real

No one could have ever told me all of the wonderful people that I would meet and have the opportunity to help in this business. I’m not a salesperson. I don’t really care too much for salespeople because I can spot them a mile away especially those that appear deceptive about the sale.  Being in purchasing for so long I’ve dealt with so many sales people. I realized a long time ago that money doesn’t motivate me.  If I can not make something better for others then I’m not happy. …

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A Synchronistic Moment at a UHC Kiosk

This month I came full circle and had a synchronistic moment.  It was my first day manning the United Healthcare Medicare kiosk in Walgreens.  Many of my previous “jobs” and experiences came into play: A gentleman walked in who was about 35-40 years old, dressed in a nice pair of jeans, a shirt (don’t remember the color), some copper-colored tennis shoes and a hat with the same copper color in the initials on the hat.  He said hello and I responded back.   I then noticed him in the check-out …

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Life Insurance and Annuity Training in South Carolina

Life Insurance

I attended insurance training in South Carolina about annuities, indexed universal life policies and specially designed insurance policies for debt elimination.  I typically stay at Hampton Inn’s when I travel just to keep it simple and familiar.  I also like the fact they offer breakfast as part of the deal.  That just makes sense to me.  This time I stayed in a Marriot Hotel brand The Loft, because that was the hotel where the training was conducted.   It was great to see my name on the tv when I turned …

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Signing Up For Medicare Part B Using CMS-40B

If you are still working at age 65 you may need to sign up for Part B after you have signed up for Part A earlier. You’ll need to fill out Form CMS-40B. After reading the form and instructions on the Social Security website it was CONFUSING. I decided to turn the instructions into an easier to understand format. I hope it helps.