September 23, 2025

UPCOMING EVENTS

Our 8th Annual Ready.Set. Enroll! is October 3rd.


Last chance to register: 9/30.


All registrants will receive an email with map and parking instructions before the event.

 

OCTOBER AGENCY SCHEDULES


  • Anna Carothers 10/6-10/7
  • Dave Oleson Out of Office 10/20-10/24
  • Jason Reed Out of Office 10/29-10/31


Desiree Bayne will be traveling for work and away from desk 9/25 - 10/7.

The next Tuesday Newsday Issue will be published on 10/14/2025

 

Highly Recommended Events

9/23 AEP Cross Sellling

9/25 - Medicare Town Hall

 


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INDUSTRY NEWS

 

NV restores most state websites and public safety services amid ongoing recovery efforts (News2 NV)


CMS Launches Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program (CMS)


Don’t Make This Medicare Advantage Mistake (Forbes)


Congress Heads Toward Shutdown Showdown Over Tax Credits (AP)


Advocates demand a ‘bill of rights’ for CA policyholders (LA Times)


Hospitals, Pharma Clash Over Burdens Under HHS Drug Rebate Plan (Bloomberg)


Annuities are Booming — Here’s What Could Fuel the Next Wave (CSG)


Health agent groups support bill aimed at deceptive Medicare marketing (InsNewsNet)

BROKER NEWS: COMPENSATION

NABIP’s top Medicare member priority is clear: protecting and strengthening agent compensation. With NABIP's sole focus on healthcare agents, we are pressing Congress, CMS, and state regulators to ensure your livelihood is protected and your clients are supported.

 

Join us on Thursday, September 25, at 2 p.m. ET for a virtual Medicare Town Hall designed for agents and brokers preparing for the upcoming Annual Enrollment Period (AEP).


 
 

BROKER NEWS FROM OUR PARTNERS

Access to some of the content in this section may require a Carothers Broker Toolbox account - which are available to Carothers Contracted Brokers.

Reminder: CMS may auto enroll some consumers currently in MA plan without Part D coverage into a MAPD plan (UHC)


Update Your Agent Portal Websites (ABL)


Aetna CVS Individual and Family Plan Exit Guide (Aetna CVS)


‼️Liberty Banker's Improvements ‼️(ABL)


CMS delays Medicare Advantage Supplemental benefit notice requirements (UHC)


SEP for qualifying Medicare beneficiaries in Nevada (Aetna)

BROKER TOOLBOX

The ABCs of AEP includes valuable assets such as:

  • Prospecting 101
  • Staying Organized Worksheet
  • Communications vs. Marketing FAQ Guide

Our AEP Readiness assets include materials like:

  • AEP Readiness Guide
  • Needs Analysis
  • Sales Appointment Checklist

The Medicare 101 Deck provides insightful information on:

  • The basics of Medicare
  • How and when to enroll

Star Ratings and more!


Check your Marketing Resource Library and Sales Tools in your Broker Toolbox:for Guidelines, Flyers, and Pre-approved ads and more!

 

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