Justin Brock Blog

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.

GTL Advantage Plus Elite: What Medicare Agents Should Know About This Hospital Indemnity Plan

Aaron Hildenbrand on GTL Advantage Plus Elite: how this hospital indemnity plan pays cash for hospital stays, key riders, and what to verify by state. ...more

Medicare Education

October 14, 2026

Medicare Lead Generation for Agents: Channels and Compliance

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. ...more

Medicare Agent Growth

October 14, 2026•15 min read

ManhattanLife Affordable Choice: What Medicare Agents Should Know About This Under-65 Hospital Indemnity Plan

Jackson Taylor on ManhattanLife Affordable Choice: how this under-65 fixed indemnity plan works, its plan tiers and limits, and planning the age 65 handoff. ...more

Medicare Education

October 13, 2026•9 min read

Medicare FMO Contracting: How It Works, What to Ask and How to Choose an FMO

How Medicare FMO contracting works: what an FMO does, hierarchy, releases and transfers, plus 15 questions to ask before you sign with any upline. ...more

Insurance Distribution

October 13, 2026•14 min read

Everest Fixed Indemnity for Medicare Advantage Agents: How the Product Is Built

Andrew Saul on Everest Fixed Indemnity for Medicare Advantage agents: how HIP cash benefits work, 65+ design points, and what to verify before you quote. ...more

Medicare Education

October 12, 2026•9 min read

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

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. ...more

Medicare Agent Growth

October 12, 2026

2027 Medicare Advantage Star Ratings: What Agents Should Watch Before AEP

2027 Medicare Advantage Star Ratings: What Agents Should Watch Before AEP

Medicare Advantage Star Ratings aren't just a quality score. Learn what the 2027 ratings could reveal about carrier stability, future benefits, service area reductions, and AEP opportunities. ...more

Medicare Advantage

October 12, 2026•4 min read

12 Medicare Advantage Carriers Are Exiting in 2027: A Playbook for Orphaned Clients

12 Medicare Advantage Carriers Are Exiting in 2027: A Playbook for Orphaned Clients

Twelve Medicare Advantage carriers are exiting in 2027 and several others are going SNP-only. See which plans are leaving, what it means for members, and how agents should handle orphaned clients duri... ...more

Medicare Advantage

October 11, 2026•5 min read

The SNP Shift: Where Carriers Are Putting Their Money for 2027

The SNP Shift: Where Carriers Are Putting Their Money for 2027

C-SNPs and D-SNPs are becoming a major focus for Medicare Advantage carriers in 2027. Learn where growth is happening, what's changing, and how agents can identify opportunities. ...more

Medicare Advantage

October 11, 2026•5 min read