NOV. 15: NAIC Post-Welcome Reception event hosted by Americans for Beneficiary Choice

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the professionals who serve them, and the health coverage marketplace.

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Where ABC Stands on the CMS Proposed Rule

Five takeaways from ABC’s January 2026 comments on the proposed Contract Year 2027 rule.

10 → 6 years

Recordings Stay. Red Tape Goes.

ABC supports shortening call-recording retention from 10 to 6 years, keeping a reliable record while easing administrative burden.

48 hrs → 0

Help When You Need It

Ending the 48-hour advance appointment rule makes timely help easier to get, especially for those with transportation barriers.

Practice, not label

Target Bad Actors, Not Everyone

Focus oversight on risky practices like purchased leads and repeated complaints. Most agents and brokers act in good faith.

Enhance, not replace

AI That Supports Agents

Responsible AI tools should strengthen the judgment and accountability of licensed agents, not replace them.

Right message, right moment

Disclosures That Make Sense

Update the TPMO disclaimer: drop confusing SHIP references and read it at a natural point in the call.

A Big Win For Medicare Beneficiaries

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Washington, D.C. (August 2025) – Great news for millions of Americans navigating Medicare: a court decision has protected their access to trusted guidance and vital resources. Americans for Beneficiary Choice (ABC) successfully challenged new rules from the Centers for Medicare… Read More