Take Note
How Expanding SCHIP Could Affect the Health Insurance Industry
The State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) provides federal funds to states on a matching basis to help fund health insurance coverage for uninsured children living in low-income households.
While the program enjoys wide bipartisan support, there are significant differences of opinion regarding the expansion of the program and at what cost. In the current "Pay-Go" budget environment, any expansion must be paid for by increased taxes and/or cutting other programs. Where should Congress draw the line?
- Listen to November's podcast to hear what AHIA and NAIFA believe and how the bill as it stands could affect the health insurance industry.
- State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP): SCHIP will expire on November 16, 2007 unless it is reauthorized by Congress. Click to learn more.
Helping People With Medicare
Many AHIA members are helping seniors choose a Prescription Drug plan by May 15, 2006. Use the following resources to assist your volunteer efforts.
Steps for Choosing a Medicare Rx Plan
Checklist for Medicare
Medicare Marketing Guidelines
Review proper marketing practices that will help maintain the integrity of the marketing profession.
Medicare Rx
Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage is insurance. Private companies provide the coverage. Seniors choose the drug plan and pay a monthly premium. As with any insurance program, options exist. This is where agents can be extremely helpful. Clients are use to discussing insurance options with you and relying on your expertise and advice. Whether you think Medicare Part D is a good idea or not, its now law and chances are your clients will turn to you with questions. Training information and client brochures are available below to assist you when discussing this new Medicare drug benefit with clients.
