Articles and Insights

Medicare is evolving fast and the agents who win are the ones who stay sharp. These blogs and articles share Justin Brock’s insights on the industry, business growth, leadership, and what it takes to build something that lasts.

Latest Medicare & Insurance Insights

CMS's Proposed Ghost Network Rule: What Agents Need to Know (It's Not Final)

CMS's Proposed Ghost Network Rule: What Agents Need to Know (It's Not Final)

CMS's Proposed Ghost Network Rule: What Agents Need to Know (It's Not Final)Aaron Arenbart
Published on: 18/10/2026

CMS proposed MA directory checks every 90 days from 2028 and public accuracy scores from 2029. It's a proposal, not final. What agents should do today.

Network Fights: How Agents Should Handle Hospital Contract Disputes During AEP

Network Fights: How Agents Should Handle Hospital Contract Disputes During AEP

Network Fights: How Agents Should Handle Hospital Contract Disputes During AEPJackson Taylor
Published on: 18/10/2026

Sarasota Memorial and UnitedHealthcare are in a contract fight. Why a network change usually isn't a plan termination and how agents should check GI rights.

Medicare Lead Generation for Agents: Channels and Compliance

Medicare Lead Generation for Agents: Channels and Compliance

Medicare Lead Generation for Agents: Channels and ComplianceJustin Brock
Published on: 14/10/2026

Medicare lead generation for agents: T65, referrals, local, events, mail and paid ads, plus how to test channels, follow up fast and stay TPMO compliant.

Medicare lead generation for agentshow to get Medicare leadsT65 leadsMedicare referralsTPMO consent rulesMedicare call recording
The AEP 2027 Playbook for Medicare Agents: Before, During and After Annual Enrollment

The AEP 2027 Playbook for Medicare Agents: Before, During and After Annual Enrollment

The AEP 2027 Playbook for Medicare Agents: Before, During and After Annual EnrollmentJustin Brock
Published on: 12/10/2026

AEP runs Oct 15 to Dec 7. A field-tested AEP 2027 plan for Medicare agents: prep, compliant appointments (SOA, TPMO, recording), capacity and retention.