As we struggle to build the NAHU membership, agents should be aware that NAHU is working hard on our behalf and we all benefit from their advocacy. Most agents are unaware that our National Association’s Medicare Advisory Group was successful in getting the...
When the government (the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS)) started rating insurance plans on a 5 star system 9 years ago, everyone yawned. But of course, when big incentive dollars became attainable, everyone sat up and took notice.Plans with 4 stars earn a 5%...
Insurance agents finally had Health and Human Services Secretary that was a friend of our industry, and had the potential to serve as a champion for us in Washington. We rejoiced when President Trump chose Tom Price, a former doctor and Congressman, in January. The...
As it turns out, anyone can be a Field Marketing Office now, just print it on your business card and it’s done. Ok, it’s not that easy. If you are confused, you are not alone. It seems that the system is bent on making it more muddy rather than on standardization....
With the start of AEP, it’s good to remind all agents and agency owners that getting busy and stressed out to make the AEP deadlines is not an excuse to cut any corners. Every year I hear of agents being terminated for sharing their agent ID.Scenario: Agent...
