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The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), signed into law in August 2022, is a landmark piece of legislation aimed at addressing inflation and promoting economic stability. While its primary focus is on healthcare, energy, and tax reforms, the IRA also has significant implications for the insurance industry—particularly for agents and their clients. At Tidewater Management Group, …

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is issuing a new Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (MBI) to approximately 1.2 million beneficiaries. Impacted beneficiaries will receive a letter notifying them of the change and a new Medicare ID card with a new MBI. If your client recently received a new MBI, you must provide it on their …

AHIP’s Plan Year 2025 MFWA Training is open on 6/24/24Cost: $175 AHIP 2025 Training AHIP User Guide Carrier Certification Dates and Resources Aetna certifications are live*AHIP Medicare training can be taken directly through AetnaMedicareProducerCertification.com.  (no cost certification option) Get Certified UnitedHealthcare Fast Track certifications and General 2025 certifications are openAHIP Medicare training can betaken directly …

After a Sales Presentation, what steps should I take to encourage a client to call me if there are questions/issues, rather than call CMS? Always tell the customer I am your first line of defense. If you have any questions or concerns, I should be your first call. That is where I earn my keep. …