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    The Importance of Travel Medical Insurance for Your Clients

    May 19, 2023
    As insurance agents, we understand our clients’ excitement when they’re planning a trip, eagerly looking forward to exploring new destinations, immersing themselves in different cultures, and sampling exotic cuisines. However, we also know that it's crucial to prepare them for potential emergencies. Travel medical insurance is a vital component of any travel plan, and we must ensure our clients are aware of its benefits and the protection it offers.
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    Why You Should Consider a Career in the Health Insurance Industry

    May 12, 2023
    The health insurance industry might not be the first thing that comes to mind when considering a new career path, but it has numerous benefits that make it an attractive option. If you’re looking for a flexible, rewarding, and stable career with a recurring income, becoming an independent health insurance agent might be the right choice for you. Here are some of the top reasons to consider a career in the health insurance industry.
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    Humana Doubles Down on Medicare Products

    May 4, 2023
    You may have heard the rumors that Humana has made the decision to exit the group commercial medical products business, and you might be wondering if this will negatively impact your Humana Medicare clients. On the contrary, while the rumors are true, the reason Humana has made this decision is because the company wants to focus more on its Medicare business.
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    Insulin Price Cap: A Step Forward for People with Diabetes

    April 28, 2023
    There’s been a LOT of information in the news recently about the cost of insulin. And while this is obviously important and of interest to your diabetic clients, it can be difficult to keep it all straight – what changes have merely been proposed and which ones have actually passed? As agents, it’s important to stay informed about these changes so we can answer our clients’ questions and let them know what to expect.
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    Why You Should Work with an FMO (Part 4)

    April 21, 2023
    This article is the forth in a five-part series about why brokers should work with a Field Marketing Organization (FMO) like AHCP.
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    How Medical Debt Reforms Could Affect Your Clients

    April 7, 2023
    Medical debt is an issue that affects millions of Americans, leaving many with damaged credit scores and financial instability. Importantly, this is not a problem limited to the uninsured. With today's high cost-sharing amounts on most of the plans we sell, even consumers with health insurance coverage can find themselves facing thousands of dollars in medical debt.
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    Why You Should Work with an FMO (Part 3)

    March 31, 2023
    This article is the third in a five-part series about why brokers should work with a Field Marketing Organization (FMO) like AHCP.
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    What you need to know about Form 1095A

    March 24, 2023
    It’s tax time, so you may be receiving calls from your individual clients asking how they can obtain their form 1095-A and what they should do with it once they receive it. We’ve prepared a short Q&A to help you answer their questions. This information is also available on the Healthcare.gov website: https://www.healthcare.gov/tax-form-1095/
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    The End of the National Emergency

    March 17, 2023
    It's now been three years since the lockdown started, and, while the virus is still out there, it appears—fingers crossed—that the worst days of COVID are behind us. The last three years have been a trying time for all of us: well over a million deaths, uncomfortable masks and other protective measures, supply shortages, isolation, and, in the insurance industry, numerous temporary rule changes.
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    ACA Preventive Care provides less coverage than you may think

    March 3, 2023
    Remember when we used to call the ACA the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, or PPACA? That was the name of the Senate bill that the House of Representatives ended up passing, then there was a 55-page House reconciliation bill passed by the Senate. Together, the two bills are referred to as the Affordable Care Act, or ACA.
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