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title: "Medicare T65 SMS & Email Drip Campaigns: Templates & Timing"
description: "Automated drip campaigns convert 3x more T65 leads than manual follow-up. Here are the templates, timing, and compliance rules."
url: https://unlockedcrm.ai/blog/medicare-t65-sms-email-drip-campaigns
canonical: https://unlockedcrm.ai/blog/medicare-t65-sms-email-drip-campaigns
category: "marketing"
published: 2026-02-28
author: "unLocked CRM Team"
source: unLocked CRM — AI CRM for insurance agents
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# Medicare T65 SMS & Email Drip Campaigns: Templates & Timing

<p class="lead">The T65 prospect who doesn't enroll today isn't lost — they're in a 7-month decision window. Automated SMS and email drip campaigns keep you top-of-mind throughout their IEP without manual effort, converting 3x more prospects than agents who rely on memory and sticky notes.</p>

<div data-ai-block="definitive-answer"><h2>The Short Answer</h2><p>Build a <strong>6-month automated drip campaign</strong> triggered by the prospect's 65th birthday. Combine <strong>SMS (for urgency and appointment setting)</strong> with <strong>email (for education and trust-building)</strong>. Send 2–3 touches per week during the first month, then weekly until enrollment. Always include <strong>TCPA-compliant opt-out</strong> and <strong>CMS disclaimers</strong>.</p></div>

<h2>Campaign Architecture</h2>
<h3>Phase 1: Awareness (6–4 months before birthday)</h3>
<p>Goal: Introduce yourself and begin educating</p>
<ul>
<li>Email 1: "Your Guide to Medicare — What to Know Before 65"</li>
<li>SMS 1: "Hi [Name], I'm [Agent] — I help people navigate Medicare. Reply YES for a free guide!"</li>
<li>Email 2: "Medicare Parts A, B, C, D — What's the Difference?"</li>
<li>Email 3: "5 Medicare Mistakes to Avoid"</li>
</ul>

<h3>Phase 2: Consideration (3–1 months before birthday / IEP)</h3>
<p>Goal: Position yourself as the trusted advisor and drive appointments</p>
<ul>
<li>SMS 2: "Your Medicare IEP starts soon! Ready to review your options? [Booking link]"</li>
<li>Email 4: "Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: Which Is Right for You?"</li>
<li>Email 5: "What Your Employer Coverage Means for Medicare"</li>
<li>SMS 3: "Quick question — are you planning to keep working past 65? This affects your Medicare timing."</li>
<li>Email 6: Seminar/webinar invitation</li>
</ul>

<h3>Phase 3: Decision (Birth month + 1 month)</h3>
<p>Goal: Enroll</p>
<ul>
<li>SMS 4: "Happy birthday month! Your Medicare IEP is now open. Let's review your options — [Booking link]"</li>
<li>Email 7: "Your Medicare Enrollment Checklist"</li>
<li>Phone call from agent</li>
<li>SMS 5: "Just checking in — have you selected your Medicare plan? I'm here to help if needed."</li>
</ul>

<h3>Phase 4: Urgency (2–3 months after birthday)</h3>
<p>Goal: Catch late enrollees before IEP closes</p>
<ul>
<li>SMS 6: "Your Medicare IEP closes in [X] weeks. Don't miss the deadline — late enrollment penalties are permanent."</li>
<li>Email 8: "Late Medicare Enrollment: What Happens If You Miss Your Deadline"</li>
<li>Final phone call</li>
</ul>

<h2>Compliance Requirements</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong>TCPA</strong> — Prior express written consent required for SMS marketing</li>
<li><strong>CMS</strong> — Medicare disclaimer on all marketing materials</li>
<li><strong>Opt-out</strong> — Every SMS must include opt-out instructions ("Reply STOP to unsubscribe")</li>
<li><strong>A2P registration</strong> — Required for all business SMS. <a href="/a2p-registration">Register for free</a> with unLocked CRM</li>
</ul>

<h2>CRM Automation Setup</h2>
<p>In your <a href="/campaigns-automations">CRM automation builder</a>:</p>
<ol>
<li>Create a "T65 Prospect" pipeline stage</li>
<li>Set birthday date as the automation trigger</li>
<li>Build the multi-channel sequence with conditional logic (if SMS replied → skip email, etc.)</li>
<li>Set appointment booking as the conversion goal</li>
<li>Auto-move to "Enrolled" pipeline when policy is issued</li>
</ol>

<h2>FAQs</h2>
<dl>
<dt>How many touches should a T65 drip campaign include?</dt>
<dd>12–18 touches over 6 months, mixing SMS, email, and phone calls. More touches = higher conversion, but respect frequency preferences.</dd>
<dt>Can I send Medicare-related text messages?</dt>
<dd>Yes, with proper TCPA consent and CMS-compliant messaging. Every SMS must include opt-out instructions and should not contain plan-specific pricing.</dd>
</dl>

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Source: [Medicare T65 SMS & Email Drip Campaigns: Templates & Timing](https://unlockedcrm.ai/blog/medicare-t65-sms-email-drip-campaigns) — unLocked CRM, the AI CRM built for insurance agents. Citation permitted with attribution and a link to https://unlockedcrm.ai/blog/medicare-t65-sms-email-drip-campaigns.