Episode Summary
In the 2025 AEP recap podcast, Josh Slattery, the Executive Vice President of The Brokerage Inc., highlights a 36% year-over-year growth, with UnitedHealthcare leading with 1.2 million enrollments.
The conversation also covers the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on standalone Part D members and the importance of D-SNP enrollments. The discussion emphasizes the shift in enrollment channels, with 51% of United's business coming from the field, 24% from E Alliance, and 17.5% from telesales.
The podcast also touches on the challenges of retention, the potential impact of the new administration on Medicare Advantage, and the importance of targeting the turning 65 demographic and the chronic market for future growth.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction to the Brokerage and AEP Overview
00:47 AEP Growth and Market Dynamics
03:04 Carrier Performance and Market Trends
05:49 OEP Insights and Member Retention Challenges
08:53 The Future of SEP and Market Strategies
11:52 Chronic Market and T65 Opportunities
15:12 Anticipating Changes in AEP and Market Adjustments
