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NAHU Submits Comments on Family Glitch Proposed Rule (Plus an Annual Convention Preview!) Jun 17, 2022

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Last week, NAHU submitted comments on the Biden administration’s proposed rule to fix the ACA family glitch, where we noted our questions, concerns and suggestions for the Treasury Department to consider before the rule is finalized. Additionally, NAHU’s Annual Convention in Austin, Texas, is right around the corner. For those of you who are attending in-person, there is a legislative track of professional development breakout sessions that you absolutely must hear about. Here to discuss all of this on this week’s episode of the Healthcare Happy Hour is NAHU’s Marcy M. Buckner.

CMS Releases Guidance Clarifying Broker Compensation for Special Enrollment Periods Jun 10, 2022

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Hopefully, you all saw in your inbox on Tuesday that NAHU, and all individual market brokers, had a major regulatory victory this week. A new FAQ from CMS has made a vital clarification regarding broker compensation during special enrollment periods. In addition, discussions around the Build Back Better reconciliation package have resumed, and several important primary elections took place earlier this week. On this week’s episode of the Healthcare Happy Hour, NAHU’s Chris Hartmann and John Greene review all these items and what you need to know.

Genworth CEO Discusses the Ins and Outs of the Long-Term Care Insurance Industry Jun 03, 2022

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Thomas J. McInerney is president and CEO of Genworth Financial, a leading company in the long-term care and mortgage insurance industries. If you work in the long-term care space, you know Genworth and the role that they have played in the industry. On this week’s episode of the Healthcare Happy Hour, Noel Evans and Lori Martin, members of NAHU’s Long-Term Care Advisory Group, sit down with Tom McInerney for an in-depth discussion on what drew Tom to Genworth and long-term care, new Genworth products, a recent cost of care survey, and more.

Primary Palooza Sets the Foundation for Midterm Elections May 27, 2022

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The 2022 midterm elections are just around the corner, and important primary elections have taken place across the country over the last few weeks. Idaho, Kentucky, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Alaska, Minnesota, Georgia and Alabama held various primary elections for federal and gubernatorial offices. On this week’s episode of the Healthcare Happy Hour, NAHU’s Chris Hartmann and John Greene discuss a few of these election results and their potential impacts come November.

NAHU Discusses Medicare Marketing Final Rule with CMS May 20, 2022

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Last week, NAHU spoke with CMS officials from the Division of Surveillance, Compliance and Marketing about a recently finalized rule from the agency regarding marketing requirements that are set to begin in October. Additionally, the Commonsense Reporting Act of 2021 was introduced in the House early this week, mirroring the language included in the Senate bill. Here to discuss these items on this week’s episode of the Healthcare Happy Hour are NAHU’s Marcy M. Buckner and John Greene.

HM Insurance Group President Mark Lawrence Discusses the Importance of Stop-Loss Coverage May 13, 2022

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For self-funded employers, navigating the world of health insurance can be complex and often overwhelming. On this week’s episode of the Healthcare Happy Hour, we are joined by special guest Mark Lawrence, president of HM Insurance Group, to discuss the challenges that self-insured employers face, specifically regarding large, unpredictable claims and how stop-loss coverage can help them.

Special Guests from AgencyBloc Discuss Broker-Compensation Disclosure and How to Take Control of Your Commissions May 06, 2022

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Law now requires that agent, broker and consultant compensation be disclosed for arrangements entered into, renewed or extended on or after December 27, 2021. But the nature of compensation in our industry, both direct and indirect, can be complex, making compliance with broker-compensation disclosure difficult. On this week’s episode of the Healthcare Happy Hour, Brand Manager Kelsey Rosauer and Product Manager Kayleen Homewood from NAHU partner and agency-management company AgencyBloc join us to discuss broker-compensation disclosure and how their tools and services can assist you.

CMS Releases Proposed Rule Establishing New Medicare SEPs, Enrollment Window Changes, and More Apr 29, 2022

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Earlier this week, CMS released a proposed rule aimed at minimizing gaps in coverage for Medicare beneficiaries and the Medicare-eligible population. The proposed regulation would implement a few policy changes that were a part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, most notably new special enrollment periods that would be triggered in certain situations. On this week’s episode of the Healthcare Happy Hour, NAHU’s Marcy M. Buckner and John Greene are here to discuss the proposed rule.

NAHU Previews the 2023 Medicare & You Handbook Apr 22, 2022

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For several plan years now, NAHU has had the opportunity to submit comments and suggested edits to CMS regarding the next plan year edition of the “Medicare & You” handbook. On this week’s episode of the Healthcare Happy Hour, president of The Brokerage Inc. and chair of the Medicare Advisory Group Mike Smith and NAHU’s John Greene join us to discuss the handbook and our suggestions.

Senate Confirms Ketanji Brown Jackson to Supreme Court Apr 15, 2022

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Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson has been officially confirmed to the Supreme Court of the United States – but she has not been sworn in quite yet. Judge Jackson was confirmed by the Senate last Thursday, April 7, cementing her place in history as the first Black woman to be a member of the nation’s highest court. On this week’s episode of the Healthcare Happy Hour, Marcy M. Buckner discusses Jackson’s appointment, when Jackson will be sworn in, and what it could mean for healthcare moving forward.

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