California Agents & Health Insurance Professionals (CAHIP)

Fantastic quote in Forbes by our Past President and longstanding leader Maggie Stedt about how health insurance brokers have the power to fix the broken healthcare system. #cahipcares #thisiswhatwedo #healthinsurance #brokerscare https://lnkd.in/gNwneG6a

Join our amazing local chapters 🙌 in August to get ALL the latest #Medicare news and information at a variety of events throughout California: 💫 Ninth Annual Medicare Summit: Medicare on the LA LA Land Stage August 14 at The Odyssey in LA Register at https://lnkd.in/gUWuzcUh 💫Senior Summit "Mastering Medicare Challenges" August 20-22 at the Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula Register at https://lnkd.in/g_KkigTP 💫2024 Sacramento Business and Medicare Expo August 28 at the Citrus Heights Community Center in Citrus Heights Register at https://lnkd.in/gQxfctHr #cahipcares #healthinsurance #california CAHIP - OC CAHIP-LA (formerly LAAHU) CAHIP-Ventura County Sacramento Association of Health Underwriters Santa Barbara Agents & Health Insurance Professionals - SBAHIP

Don't miss the CAHIP San Diego PAC Day at the Races. It is an all star event!

Don't forget to register for Sacramento Association of Health Underwriters Business and Medicare Expo on August 28. Keynote speakers Wendy Keneipp & Kevin Trokey will show you how to turn your business into a thriving success.

Learn how to how to master #medicare challenges at CAHIP - OC's annual Senior Summit.

We are thrilled to welcome Lesley Brown Albright, Stephanie Kammetler, and Nonstop Administration & Insurance Services to the #CAHIP Team and are grateful for your support as an annual Silver Sponsor. Looking forward to a fantastic partnership! #partners #bettertogether #thankyou #california #healthinsurance

🌟 Special News Report: Texas Court Ruling Pauses Medicare Compensation Regulations 🌟 A U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas court has recently ruled that the implementation of Medicare regulations capping compensation at $100 would cause irreparable harm to Medicare agents while litigation is pending. This regulatory relief applies to all Medicare agents, brokers, and carriers, addressing substantial concerns regarding the rule's adherence to statutory guidelines and its potential negative impact on the Medicare community. Key Highlights: 📜 Fixed Fee and Contract-Terms Restrictions: The Texas Court has issued a stay on the effective date of these provisions, meaning they cannot be enforced while the lawsuit and any appeals are ongoing. 🌐 Universal Relief: The relief applies universally, including agents, brokers, and carriers. ⚖️ Arbitrary and Capricious Finding: The Court found these restrictions likely arbitrary and capricious due to CMS’s failure to justify the $100 increase, insufficient consideration of previous CMS policies, inadequate public comment response, and unclear contract terms. ❓ Pending Issues on Statutory Authority: The Court has not yet addressed whether the Medicare rule exceeds CMS’s statutory authority, leaving this aspect unresolved. Implications for NABIP Members: ✍️ Contract Adjustments: Members should review and potentially adjust any contracts or negotiations impacted by the Fixed Fee and Contract-Terms Restriction to comply with the Court’s stay. 📚 Awareness and Compliance: NABIP will ensure members are aware of these developments and provide guidance on maintaining compliance with current regulations. 🗣️ Engagement in Public Commentary: NABIP encourages members to actively participate in public commentary and stay informed about further court rulings and appeals to stay prepared for any future changes. 📢 Stay tuned for more updates and guidance from NABIP! 🔗 Read NABIP’s Press Statement Here: https://ow.ly/KGL050Swajs #NABIP #Medicare #MedicareBeneficiries #MedicareCommunity #MedicareAgents #FMOs

Mark you calendars for this amazing event.

Don't miss this fantastic #medicare annual event hosted by three of our local chapters - CAHIP-LA (formerly LAAHU), CAHIP-Ventura County & Santa Barbara Agents & Health Insurance Professionals - SBAHIP.

Being of part of CAHIP has not only made our Awards Chair Patricia Mihalyi-Stiffler a better agent it has given her the opportunity to create lifelong friendships on both personal and professional levels. What is your CAHIP why?