National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals - NABIP

10/19/2026

📰 Consumer Reports highlights NABIP's Find an Agent directory in its latest article, “Best Medicare Choices Right Now,” helping consumers navigate their Medicare coverage options for 2027.

With Medicare Annual Enrollment Period underway, the article emphasizes the importance of reviewing coverage, comparing costs and seeking professional guidance. It also directs readers to NABIP's directory to connect with local, independent insurance brokers.

👏 We're excited to see this valuable NABIP resource featured in both the online article and the November/December print edition of Consumer Reports!

🔗 Read the article: https://ow.ly/fpkL50ZYVLj
🔎 Find a licensed benefits professional: https://ow.ly/r1bu50ZYVLi

10/16/2026

🎉 NABIP's 2027 Medicare Certification continues to break records!

More than 4,700 agents and brokers have already chosen NABIP's broker-developed Medicare Certification, demonstrating growing confidence in a program built by benefits professionals, for benefits professionals!

📈 The numbers speak for themselves:
✅ 80% increase in enrollment during the first 113 days compared to last year
✅ 200% growth in carrier and FMO partner participation
✅ Accepted by 80 Medicare carriers and organizations
✅ FREE continuing education (CE) available in all 50 states and Washington, D.C.

With Medicare Annual Enrollment Period underway, there's never been a better time to get certified with NABIP's practical, up-to-date training.

👏 Thank you to the thousands of agents, brokers and industry partners who continue to make this program a success!

🔗 Get certified today: https://www.nabiptraining.org/nabip/medicare

10/16/2026

📰 As Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) gets underway, The Wall Street Journal highlights changes to Medicare plans for 2027, including reduced benefits, higher costs and shrinking provider networks.

NABIP member Mike Smith, president emeritus of The Brokerage Inc., shared his expertise on prescription drug coverage changes that could leave beneficiaries paying more for their medications.

His insights underscore the importance of reviewing coverage options and seeking trusted professional guidance during AEP.

👏 We're proud to see NABIP members sharing their expertise on the national stage!

🔗 Read the article: https://www.wsj.com/health/healthcare/buyer-beware-new-medicare-plans-have-fewer-benefits-higher-costs-fc013cff?st=mhenaS&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink

Seniors need to pay attention to who is in network and what added charges they may face.

10/16/2026

🎥 As healthcare faces critical challenges, NABIP President Mychal Walker emphasizes the important role agents and brokers play in shaping the future of healthcare.

By bringing real-world expertise to Capitol Hill, engaging with policymakers and advocating for practical solutions, benefits professionals have an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on healthcare policy and the consumers they serve.

▶️ Watch Mychal’s message and help us move Forward Together!

🔗 Become a member: https://ow.ly/VkEU50ZXfUz

10/15/2026

🎙️ From Compliance to Confidence: Understanding Healthcare Fiduciary Responsibility

Do your employer clients understand their fiduciary responsibilities when managing employee health plans?

In this episode of The Benefits Brief, host David Saltzman sits down with Hugh O’Toole, CEO of Innovu and instructor of NABIP’s Healthcare Fiduciary Certification, to discuss how benefits professionals can help employers strengthen their fiduciary processes and make more informed decisions.

➡️ Common misconceptions about ERISA and fiduciary responsibility
➡️ Why transparency in vendor compensation and healthcare data matters
➡️ The importance of documenting benefit plan decisions
➡️ How advisors can help employers establish a consistent fiduciary process
➡️ What to expect from NABIP’s Healthcare Fiduciary Certification

🔗 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://ow.ly/Qg9C50ZYbIx
🔗 Listen on Spotify: https://ow.ly/TsQu50ZYbIu

🎓 Take the next step! Learn more about NABIP’s Healthcare Fiduciary Certification and gain practical tools to help your clients navigate their responsibilities.

🔗 https://ow.ly/Kc0A50ZYbIA

10/15/2026

Protect Consumers. Stop Fraud. Preserve Professional Help.

During the 2026 Open Enrollment Period, 76% of the 10.8 million active HealthCare.gov plan selections were agent- or broker-assisted, underscoring the critical role licensed professionals play in helping Americans navigate their health coverage options.

In its response to the U.S. Senate Finance Committee, NABIP calls for stronger Marketplace security, improved identity verification, clearer consumer authorization requirements and targeted enforcement against bad actors.

NABIP supports aggressive action against fraudulent enrollment, deceptive marketing and other misconduct. But enforcement must focus on those responsible for wrongdoing, not create unnecessary barriers for legitimate professionals and the consumers they serve.

Consumer protection and professional assistance should go hand in hand. Stronger safeguards, greater accountability and continued access to licensed agents and brokers are all essential to a Marketplace that works for consumers.

Read NABIP's full recommendations: https://ow.ly/KpGX50ZY5Iv

10/15/2026

💻 NABIP Members: Your AEP Resources Are Here!

As Medicare Annual Enrollment Period gets underway, NABIP has the tools and resources you need to stay informed, connect with clients and strengthen your outreach.

📣 2026 AEP Resource Toolkit: Access ready-to-use social media posts, flyers, public service announcements, a customizable chapter op-ed and other materials to help promote the value of working with a licensed Medicare professional.

🎥 Ready for AEP: Navigating the 2027 Medicare Annual Enrollment Period: Watch our on-demand webinar covering Medicare Advantage and Part D changes, marketing and compliance considerations, and the latest regulatory developments affecting this enrollment season.

🔗 Access the 2026 AEP Resource Toolkit: https://ow.ly/npcg50ZY8ym

🔗 Watch the Ready for AEP Webinar: https://ow.ly/NxH750ZY8yj

10/15/2026

Medicare Annual Enrollment Period Starts Today!

Need help understanding your options? A licensed agent can simplify the process and guide you in choosing the plan that fits your needs during the Annual Enrollment Period, running from October 15 to December 7.

Contact a NABIP member today for expert guidance in finding Medicare coverage that fits your needs.

🔗 Find a Medicare agent in your community! https://ow.ly/4FUm50ZY8hO

10/15/2026

Nearly 19,000 Agents and Brokers Could Be Shut Out of the Marketplace. NABIP Is Taking Legal Action.

Today, NABIP filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), challenging a rule and moratorium that threaten to prevent nearly 19,000 agents and brokers from participating in the federal Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace.

Our challenge is not about the intent. It's about the process.

NABIP strongly supports efforts to combat fraud, unauthorized enrollments and abuse in the Marketplace. We've raised these concerns with CMS for years and advocated for stronger safeguards to protect consumers.

But legitimate, licensed agents and brokers who have not been accused of wrongdoing should not be excluded from the Marketplace without a fair and lawful process.

Our lawsuit challenges the legality of HHS's rule and CMS's moratorium, arguing that the agencies violated federal law by implementing these restrictions without appropriate procedural safeguards or sufficient justification just weeks before Open Enrollment.

NABIP is seeking preliminary and permanent injunctive relief, asking the court to set aside the rule and moratorium and require CMS to immediately make training and registration available so affected agents and brokers can serve consumers during Open Enrollment beginning November 1.

This is about protecting our profession, preserving consumer access to trusted professional guidance and ensuring federal agencies follow the law.

NABIP will continue to stand up for agents, brokers and the consumers they serve.

Read the full press release: https://ow.ly/jIJc50ZY4tu

10/15/2026

📰 InsuranceNewsNet highlights NABIP’s call for Congress to address the underlying drivers of rising healthcare costs and advance meaningful reforms that improve affordability, access and consumer choice.

In its response to the Senate Finance Committee, NABIP outlined recommendations to tackle prescription drug costs, increase transparency, strengthen employer-sponsored coverage and protect access to licensed agents and brokers.

💬 “If we want to make coverage more affordable for families and employers, we have to address the underlying cost of medical care and prescription drugs while preserving the coverage choices and professional guidance Americans rely on.” — NABIP President Mychal Walker

NABIP remains committed to advancing practical solutions that lower costs, strengthen coverage and ensure consumers and employers have access to trusted professional guidance.

🔗 Read the InsuranceNewsNet article: https://ow.ly/ZgV650ZY1vn