CMS wants more brokers on exchanges
While the top exchange leader confirmed Tuesday that 70,000 agents have completed federal training, documents obtained by Republicans suggest CMS might begin outreach to get more professionals involved.
Gillian Roberts
Managing Editor
Brokers, consumers at a standstill in Arkansas
President Obama touted this state as exemplary Wednesday in his health care speech, but one broker says there was a loophole for those who were able to enroll.
ERISA lawyer urges retirement advisers to become ACA experts
While the thought may not have occurred to retirement and financial planners, one expert says that with the rising cost of health care, its a concept that could save their businesses.
Broker interests absent in Washington
CMS is communicating minimally with the thousands of insurance brokers who went through training for the 36 federally-run exchanges, while prominent ACA spokespeople including the president repeatedly fail to mention brokers as a viable exchange information source.
The state exchange that got it right for brokers
While the rest of the country was trying to access exchange websites on Oct. 1 and having no luck, something remarkable happened in Connecticut.
The state exchange that got it right for brokers
While the rest of the country was trying to access exchange websites on Oct. 1 and having no luck, something remarkable happened in Connecticut.
A personal case for selling group disability
One man is a walking example of the disability insurance he sells now he wants to reframe how brokers and employees view this benefit.
Auto-escalations future looks bright
While still a relatively under-used tactic, advisers are making a push for auto features more than ever before.
Brokers doubt many ACA apps are from fed exchanges
Despite a CMS report Friday that nearly half of all applications completed so far are from the federally-run state exchanges, brokers on the front lines have a different perspective.
State-run exchanges still not broker-friendly
The state-run exchanges in Washington and Kentucky have received positive press about their websites working in comparison to the federal, but brokers havent had much hand in the success.
CMS: 700,000 ACA apps completed across U.S.
Acknowledging Thursday that the exchange system wasnt tested enough, CMS director of communications responded to issues brought up by government contractors earlier in the day on Capitol Hill.
HIX contractor promises enrollment possible for all by Dec. 15
CGI Group, lead software developer for the 36 federally-run exchanges, acknowledges problems in Thursday's congressional hearing on healthcare.gov glitches, but asserts that "it will improve," and people will be able to enroll before penalties kick in.
ACA vendors blame CMS for website delays
Lawmakers grilled four government contractors Thursday morning on the Healthcare.gov glitches. CGI Group, the lead software developer for the 36 federally-run exchanges, acknowledged the problems but asserted that the final choice to "go live" on Oct. 1 was up to the CMS.
With debt ceiling near, employee benefits in the crosshairs
Congress, faced with a borrowing deadline of midnight, considers sweeping deals that could impact retirement plans, Obamacare and, it almost goes with saying, economic stability and market security in general.
Employee benefits a possible debt deal negotiation tactic
As Congress enters its final day to solve the debt ceiling and shutdown debacle before Thursdays deadline, employee benefits insiders say there could be some last-minute changes that surprise the industry.
Shutdown crippling guidance and regulation for employee benefits
Eleven days into the federal government shutdown, employee benefits attorneys assess the short-term and long-term potential implications for your business and benefits strategy.
ACA architect: Brokers will survive as true advisers
A LIMRA study shows an overwhelming majority of small employers are eager to work with advisers, and the man who helped create the ACA has a message for how brokers can be successful.
E&O and the ACA: Are you liable?
Your errors and omissions insurance might not cover what you think it does.
Generate strong interest in exchanges with a storefront brokerage
Will Heavin averaged 5-6 inquires a day last week, all from developing signage and opening his office doors for the public to walk in and find out about the exchanges.
Hispanics an untapped market for life insurance
LIMRA survey shows Hispanics more concerned with their financial situation than the general U.S. population.