Advocating for Changes in Medicare with NABIP Medicare Advisory Group Chair Danielle Roberts

In this episode of the Healthcare Happy Hour podcast, host David Saltzman interviews Danielle Roberts, the chair of the NABIP Medicare Advisory Group. They discuss Danielle's background in insurance and how she transitioned her business to focus solely on Medicare. They also talk about the role of the Medicare Advisory Group and their current initiatives, including lobbying CMS to remove agents from the third-party marketing organization definition and advocating for changes in Part D coverage. Danielle emphasizes the importance of staying informed and encourages Medicare advisors to join the NABIP Broker to Broker community for support and guidance.

Takeaways

• Danielle Roberts transitioned her business to focus solely on Medicare and is now the chair of the NABIP Medicare Advisory Group.
• The Medicare Advisory Group is working on initiatives such as lobbying CMS to remove agents from the third-party marketing organization definition and advocating for changes in Part D coverage.
• Medicare advisors should stay informed about changes in Medicare and join the NABIP Broker to Broker community for support and guidance.
• Part D coverage and creditable coverage are complex topics that require careful explanation to clients.
• The Medicare Advisory Group is also working on issues related to COBRA and HSA coordination with Medicare.
• Medicare advisors should prioritize doing the right thing for their clients and providing them with accurate information during open enrollment

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