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Medicare Part B premiums just crossed $200: here’s what to expect
Medicare Part B premiums have crossed a major milestone in 2026, and for millions of retirees, the shift is already reshaping how far their Social Security checks can stretch...
Understanding DRLPs | AgentSync
According to the Securities and Insurance Licensing Association, all states require business entities – what most in the industry call “agencies” – to designate a responsible...
Sixteen Years of the Affordable Care Act
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) was passed on this day 16 years ago, enacting some of the most wide-ranging health care reforms in modern American history...
The Explosion of the Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan
For insurers that remain committed to their Medicare Advantage businesses, special needs plans have been a major growth driver. KFF estimated that almost half of MA enrollment...
Surviving the Silver Tsunami: The Need for Professional Guidance and Solutions
The “Silver Tsunami” is more than just a demographic shift; it’s a powerful wave of change poised to redefine retirement in America. With an estimated 20% of the U.S. population...
The Trump health care policy red and blue states are embracing
Trump issued those broadsides to explain why he didn’t support an extension of government subsidies that made Obamacare plans more affordable for millions. Those subsidies have...
Most Medicare Beneficiaries Affected by Plan Terminations in 2025 Have Robust Medicare Advantage Options in 2026
Despite concerns raised by the industry, the Medicare Advantage market remains robust in terms of enrollment, plan choice, and extra benefits. Enrollment in Medicare...
Why Agent Retention Is the Real Growth Strategy
If you started in insurance four years ago, industry statistics suggest there’s only a 15% chance you’re still in the business today. That’s the default state of our industry — a...
Elevance ‘Surprised and Disappointed’ By CMS Medicare Advantage Sanction Threat: CFO
Elevance said it was “surprised and disappointed” by a recent CMS sanction threat, which would suspend enrollment in Medicare Advantage prescription drug plans, CFO Mark...
Dr. Oz says Obamacare enrollment may be ‘too high’
Although Obamacare sign-ups have fallen significantly this year over skyrocketing monthly premiums, Dr. Mehmet Oz believes enrollment is still too high. Oz, the Trump...