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The Estate Planning Effect: Analyzing the Current Landscape and Opportunity
The historical separation between insurance, financial services, and estate planning is rapidly dissolving. Today’s consumers demand a more holistic approach, seamlessly...
Humana: Important Certification Update
Last month we shared- Plan Year 2027 Cert and Recert will launch at NOON on 7/8/2026 (EDT). PY2026 Certification will close on 6/7/2026 at 11:59PM (EDT). Since then, some agents...
Medicare Fraud Prevention Week Begins June 1
WASHINGTON, June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The fifth annual Medicare Fraud Prevention Week begins Monday, June 1. The observance focuses on actions everyone can take to prevent...
CMS Releases Medicaid Work Requirements Guidance for States
The Trump administration on Monday released long-awaited Medicaid work requirements guidance for states, finalizing a rule that will affect healthcare access for millions of...
Unlocking Client Value: How Understanding Financial Concerns Enhances Agent-Client Relationships
Modern seniors face a plethora of issues, including rising costs and intricate regulations. Turning age 65 triggers Medicare eligibility, but it also initiates a series of...
Medicare Advantage Is Changing in 2027 – Here’s What That Means for Your Coverage
The Federal Agency that oversees Medicare, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), finalized an extensive set of changes to Medicare Advantage and Part D in early...
The Optimism Factor: How Mindset Shapes Retirement Readiness
What if one of the strongest predictors of retirement readiness had nothing to do with income level, career path, or even investment strategy? New research reveals that optimism...
The Medicare Rules Agents Would Repeal Tomorrow
Medicare's regulatory framework was built for a version of retirement that no longer exists. The rules assume seniors stop working at age 65, understand their enrollment windows...
What We Know So Far About 2026 ACA Marketplace Enrollment, Premiums, and Deductibles
The enhanced premium tax credits established by the American Rescue Plan in 2021 and extended through 2025 by . significantly expanded Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace...
The Average Marketplace Deductible Grew by About $1,000 Per Person in 2026, With More Enrollees Shifting to Higher-Deductible Plans as Enhanced Tax Credits Expired
The average Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace deductible experienced the steepest increase in history—growing by 37% or over $1,000, from $2,759 in 2025 to $3,786 in 2026 as...