Insurance Basics

What are Brokerage Bucks?

By Gillan Boyer

Brokerage Bucks

Brokerage Bucks is The Brokerage’s flagship marketing reimbursement program, where you can receive up to $450 monthly in marketing support.

Option 1: Mail

  • Submit eight (8) credits through The Brokerage Inc. for the same effective date except for January 1st (January 1 effective dates require thirteen (13) credits) to use towards a 1,000-piece mailer of your choosing. You can use mail pieces from ARM CatalogLead Concepts CatalogTargetLeads Catalog, carrier-branded or a custom piece (May be subject to CMS approval).
  • Do you want to wait to use your mailer during the next AEP? Just let us know and we will hold off.
  • Disclaimer: Due to yearly postage increases, you will be responsible for the balance that exceeds the Brokerage Bucks amount of $450.00.

Option 2: Marketing

  • Submit (8) credits through The Brokerage Inc. for the same effective date except January 1st (January 1 effective dates require thirteen (13) credits), and receive up to $450 to be paid directly to your marketing vendor.
  • Some examples might be event meeting rooms, luncheons, advertisement in church newsletter or newspapers, sponsorship, etc.
  • For more information on how to use Brokerage Bucks, please click here.

Credit Breakdown

Credits submitted must be in the following category:

Products Accepted:

  • 2 Credits – Policy must be in effect for 3 months
    • Term Life
    • Permanent Products
    • Annuities
  • .5 Credit – Policy must be in effect for 3 months
    • Final Expense
  • 1 Credit
    • MA/MAPD
    • Med Supp
    • SDS Dental
  • .5 Credit Per Member/ 1 Credit for 2 People Per Policy/ 2 Credits for a Family of 4 – Policy must be in effect for 3 months
    • ACA
  • .5 Credit Ancillary – Policy must be in effect for 3 months
    • All other Dental
    • Critical Illness
    • Hospital Indemnity

Exclusions:

  • PDP
  • Short Term Medical

Please Note

  • Agents must be contracted under The Brokerage Inc.
  • Disclaimer: Mail program applies to agents contracted through The Brokerage Inc. with lead disposition required before any additional mailings.
  • Invoices/Receipts submitted must reflect the current year.
  • Bucks will expire after six months unless you use them for direct mail marketing.
  • Program subject to change without notice.

DISCLAIMER: Depending on the year your taxes are filed for Brokerage Bucks expenses, there could be tax implications. Please seek advice from a certified tax advisor on proper tax filings. You may receive a 1099 MISC if you are reimbursed $600 or more. You can avoid this by having TBI pay the vendor directly.

Gillan Boyer

About Gillan Boyer

Gillan is our Director of Marketing & Communications. When he's not working, you'll probably find him spending time with his family, making music, or learning something new.