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Medicare Is Now Covering Weight Loss Drugs — But Before You Get Too Excited, Read This First
Agent Insights Medicare Is Now Covering Weight Loss Drugs — But Before You Get Too Excited, Read This First

By Paul Barrett, CMIP | The Modern Medicare Agency | Melville, NY Published: July 2026 Something historic …

Paul Barrett Jul 2
What an Education-First Medicare Agency Actually Looks Like
Agent Insights What an Education-First Medicare Agency Actually Looks Like

Most Medicare agencies are built around commissions. Here is what changes when an agency is built around clie…

Paul Barrett Jul 2
Why Medicare Supplement Premiums Jumped So Much in 2026
Medicare Supplement Why Medicare Supplement Premiums Jumped So Much in 2026

Medigap renewal notices landed harder than usual this year. Here is what is actually driving the increases, w…

Paul Barrett Jul 2
Medicare Plan G vs. Plan N in 2026: Which One Actually Saves You Money?
Medicare Supplement Medicare Plan G vs. Plan N in 2026: Which One Actually Saves You Money?

Plan N looks cheaper on paper every time. Whether it actually is cheaper depends on how much healthcare you u…

Paul Barrett Jul 2
Medicare Supplement vs. Medicare Advantage: An Honest Comparison
Medicare Advantage Medicare Supplement vs. Medicare Advantage: An Honest Comparison

A $0 monthly premium is not the same thing as a free plan. Here is a straightforward look at when Medicare Ad…

Paul Barrett Jul 2
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