Texas Expands Telemarketing Compliance Rules: What Brokers Need to Know About SB 140
Effective September 1, 2025, the state of Texas has significantly expanded the Texas Telephone Solicitation Act (SB 140). These changes affect how businesses—including insurance agencies—conduct outreach by phone, text, or […]
CMS One-to-One Consent Rule: What Brokers Need to Know
At Trusted American Insurance Agency, we prioritize compliance and ethical marketing practices in the Medicare space. With recent regulatory developments, it’s crucial for brokers and Third-Party Marketing Organizations (TPMOs) to […]
Exciting News: California’s New Medicare Part A Buy-In Program
What Brokers Need to Know! We’re thrilled to share some important news for California residents that will help increase access to healthcare for low-income individuals. Starting January 1, 2025, California […]
UNITING IN SUPPORT: HELP FOR CALIFORNIA WILDFIRE SURVIVORS
Roseville, California – January 14th, 2025- We extend our deepest sympathies to everyone impacted by the devastating California wildfires. The hardships caused by these events are immense, and we want […]
CMS Announces Medicare Advantage and Part D Proposed Rule for CY 2026: Key Impacts for Brokers and TPMOs
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced the proposed rule for Contract Year (CY) 2026 affecting Medicare Advantage (MA) and Medicare Part D programs. These updates aim […]
CMS Releases 2025 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles
On November 8, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2025 premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts for the Medicare Part A and Part B programs, and […]
Urgent Update on Non-Commissionable Medicare Plans and How You Can Help Protect Our Role
The recent rapid changes in Medicare commissionable plans have left many agents across the country unsettled. Major carriers, including Wellcare, Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, and more to come next week, have shifted plans […]
CMS Issues New MBIs to Beneficiaries: What Brokers Need to Know
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has started issuing new Medicare Beneficiary Identifiers (MBIs) to about 1.2 million beneficiaries. This update addresses specific cases where MBIs were compromised […]
Changes to Medicare in 2025 Affect Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs)
Key Takeaways for Brokers The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the Medicare Final Rule for 2025, which includes significant changes that will impact Dual Eligible Special […]
Why Your Pre-Season AEP Playbook Should Include Direct Mail Campaigns
We all know the word on the street: this is going to be the BIGGEST AEP we’ve ever seen. With the potential to capture a whole new level of business, […]