Door to Door Agent ID Cards

[ronmelton3]

Hello everyone,
I'm providing agent ID cards for my agents. You know the laminatred ones with your picture on them.
My question is what info is required on the card if any.
They sell both Medicare Advantage and Final Expense mostly.
I would imagine their picture, name and agency.
Can you think of anything else?

Thanks,

 

[VolAgent]

Maybe a small disclaimer on the bottom that reads "You're our kind of sucker, err prospect, if this actually means anything to you."

Let's be honest, you're just making these things up, what real value does it have? It is not an official ID, or even a company ID from a well known company. You might as well put a clip on their driver's license and insurance license. At least they came from a government agency.

 

[ronmelton3]

My understanding is that CMS requires you wear an ID card.
Is this not correct?

 

[VolAgent]

Wouldn't know.

My comment still stands. If it is a requirement, it just shows the general stupidity of our government. Just because I'm wearing a photo ID doesn't mean I have your best interests at heart. In fact, wearing that ID may give less astute seniors a false sense of security.

 

[WinoBlues]

My understanding is that CMS requires you wear an ID card.
Is this not correct?

Then I would ask them.

IMHO

 

[padthaiforlunch]

Wouldn't know.

My comment still stands. If it is a requirement, it just shows the general stupidity of our government. Just because I'm wearing a photo ID doesn't mean I have your best interests at heart. In fact, wearing that ID may give less astute seniors a false sense of security.

Especially if it lists a bs designation like certified senior advisor beneath the name.

 

[DS4]

"door to door", and, "Medicare Advantage', don't really go together.

 

[ronmelton3]

Wouldn't know.

My comment still stands. If it is a requirement, it just shows the general stupidity of our government. Just because I'm wearing a photo ID doesn't mean I have your best interests at heart. In fact, wearing that ID may give less astute seniors a false sense of security.

How does wearing a ID suggest that you have their best interest at heart? It only tells them that you are who you are. Hopefully the guy they made an appointment with.
The only way to show them you have their best interest at heart, is to have it to begin with. I believe it will come out in the presentation and beyond.
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Especially if it lists a bs designation like certified senior advisor beneath the name.

Maybe you'd prefer WBTM (wham blam thankyou mam)
I applaud anyone who takes the time and expense to better themselves and the job they do. The more we understand seniors and their issues, the more likely we will be empathetic and understanding to their cause. This will make all of us better agents.
Hopefully anyone that obtains the CSA designation would not try to use it as a symbal of prestige to show that they are better than an agent who doesn't have one, or for that matter to try to show a client that they are better suited to help them just because of their designation.

 

[VolAgent]

How does wearing a ID suggest that you have their best interest at heart? It only tells them that you are who you are. Hopefully the guy they made an appointment with.
The only way to show them you have their best interest at heart, is to have it to begin with. I believe it will come out in the presentation and beyond.

Because they may think the ID is official. IDs can do one of two things, they can either prove someone's identity, or they can attempt to usurp a level of authority. In this case, I suspect many try to use that ID to say they are official and approved, and that whatever they say is alright.

Maybe you'd prefer WBTM (wham blam thankyou mam)
I applaud anyone who takes the time and expense to better themselves and the job they do. The more we understand seniors and their issues, the more likely we will be empathetic and understanding to their cause. This will make all of us better agents.
Hopefully anyone that obtains the CSA designation would not try to use it as a symbal of prestige to show that they are better than an agent who doesn't have one, or for that matter to try to show a client that they are better suited to help them just because of their designation.

Again, most designations are just BS. They are an attempt to impress someone or even just yourself. The precense of lack of a designation in the insurance industry does not speak to your ethics or even knowledge. It just means you paid the fee, took the classes and passed the test. The next agent down who didn't get that particular designation is likely to be more ethical and more knowledgeable. After all, he didn't pay for some BS designation.

 

[Crabcake Johnny]

Under no circumstances would I recommend you go door-to-door in senior communities with ID badges. You're asking for a world of hurt.

It's one thing to do door-to-door. Yeah - cops will get called sometimes but nothing comes from it unless you're on managed property. However, if you're walking around with badges and a senior opens the door because of the badge - thinking it's something official - you "could" end up in the back of the squad car. I'd check with a local attorney.

I had to stand in front of PA's public utility commission after complaints for filed. We went BtoB with badges and a cap with ensignia. The ruling was a $5,000 fine for "slamming" - one of the determining factors being that people though they "had" to open their doors upon seeing our ID.