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Only the weekend stands between us and the Annual Election Period which begins Monday, October 15th. Hopefully you've been spending the last few weeks taking your certifications, getting your resources together and finalizing on your business plan so you’re ready to go. If not, there's still some time left to capitalize on the busiest season in our market but you need to begin now. It is nearly the final hour; don't be left behind this AEP.

Here are a few final reminders of things to complete as soon as possible to have the most effective season.

• PSM has put together a Medicare Advantage/PDP certification page to help you quickly and efficiently certify for all of your Medicare Advantage products. It has detailed instructions for certifying with Humana, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Coventry, Universal Healthcare, Universal American, Florida Healthcare Plus, and HealthPlus of Michigan products.
  
  
• • Be advised of all of the rate increases that have taken place over the last few months and make sure you are aware of the most competitive products in your area. PSM has Medicare Supplement, Medicare Advantage, Final Expense, and Hospital Indemnity products available to help you complete your portfolio. Having a variety of products will help you create a complete plan of coverage for your senior clients.
  
  
• If you are taking advantage of our Smart D in-store pharmacy opportunity, go to your location and meet the pharmacist you will be working with. They can give you insight as to what times are busiest and what kind of traffic you can expect at your location. Also, be sure to get all of your materials together. Business card templates are available through your agent portal as well as other materials to help set up your information table.
  
  
• Check the 2013 CMS Marketing Guidelines and be sure your marketing efforts are compliant.

PSM is dedicated to offering our agents support this AEP. If you have any last minute questions or concerns please be sure to contact your marketer at 1-800-998-7715.

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