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.
News & Insights
Policy analysis, commentary, research, and updates on the issues affecting beneficiaries,
the professionals who serve them, and the health coverage marketplace.
Stay Ahead Of The Issues
Members are the first to hear about new developments and opportunities to make their voices heard.
Where ABC Stands on the CMS Proposed Rule
Five takeaways from ABC’s January 2026 comments on the proposed Contract Year 2027 rule.
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.
Senator Wyden Asks The Public To Help Shape The Future Of Health Coverage
(Sourced from U.S. Senate Committee on Finance)
Senator Ron Wyden, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, recently released a sweeping request for information (RFI) asking for public feedback on the American health coverage system. The RFI covered a wide range of topics, including ways to simplify… Read More
Americans For Beneficiary Choice Opposes CMS’s Temporary Moratorium On New Agents And Brokers In The Marketplace
AMERICANS FOR BENEFICIARY CHOICE | POLICY BRIEF — Lift the Freeze Roughly 19,000 licensed agents and brokers are locked out of ACA open enrollment. The people who pay for it are the consumers who need help choosing coverage. November 4,… Read More
A Big Win For Medicare Beneficiaries
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