Latest Episodes


Jessica Brooks Woods: Understanding the Proposed CMS Final Rule 2027

Jessica Brooks Woods, CEO of the National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (NABIP), discusses the proposed changes in the CMS Final Rule 2027, including eliminating the 48-hour rule on Scope of Appointments (SOAs), reducing the retainment period for call recordings, and more. Listen now.


Mark Mixer: A Breakdown of the ACA Subsidy Changes for Group & Individual ACA

Mark Mixer, CEO of HealthOne Alliance, CEO and Founder of HRASimple, and Chair Emeritus of the HRA Council, leads a discussion about the changes with ACA subsidies, the rise in individual and group premiums, and navigating the 2026 Open Enrollment season. Listen now.


Calvin Bagley: Getting Involved with the Formal Medicare Bulletins to CMS

Calvin Bagley, Founder of Nuvo Health, leads a discussion about the formal bulletins states are currently issuing to Departments of Insurance for Medicare plans. Calvin dives into what these bulletins mean, how your agency can get involved, and much more. Listen now.


Chalen Jackson: The One Big Beautiful Bill for Medicare Insurance Agents

Chalen Jackson, Key Accounts Specialist & Compliance Officer for Senior Marketing Specialists, discusses the One Big Beautiful Bill, how it affects Medicare, how agents can prepare for the 2026 AEP season, and where agents can set themselves apart in service and education. Listen now.


Janet Trautwein: Understanding the One Big Beautiful Bill for Group Health Insurance Agents

Janet Trautwein, Vice President of Large Segment & Compliance at Warner Pacific, leads a discussion about the One Big Beautiful Bill and how it affects group benefits and individual health insurance agents. Listen now.


Marcie Strouse: Getting Involved in Health Insurance Associations (NABIP, NAIFA, HAFA, etc.)

Marcie Strouse, Co-Owner & Producer at Capitol Benefits Group, shares tips about how to get involved in local and national insurance association chapters, the benefits of joining, and how it helps you prioritize and grow your health insurance agency. Listen now.


Marcie Strouse: Navigating the Medicare Commission Cuts

Marcie Strouse, Co-Owner & Producer at Capitol Benefits Group, leads a discussion about the cuts in Medicare commissions for senior insurance agents and agencies, and what you can do to protect your bottom-line. Listen now.


John Greene: Upcoming Changes to Health Insurance Carrier Plans

John Greene, Founder & Principal of Tri-Branch Resolution, LLC, covers some of the anticipated changes to carrier plans for the 2026 enrollment season, a review of what's coming, and how agents and agencies can prepare. Listen now.