Message from Your President – September

Dear Pennsylvania NABIP members,

As we welcome the changing colors and cooler temperatures of fall, we want to take a moment to thank all our members, volunteers, and industry partners for their continued support and engagement. We are excited to welcome our newest members who have joined the association this year. Our growing membership reflects the value of collaboration, professional development, and industry involvement that our organization provides. As we near the fourth quarter, our focus remains on delivering value to our members while planning for an exciting and productive 2027. We encourage everyone to stay engaged, attend upcoming events, and share ideas that can help our association continue to grow and thrive.

We look forward seeing many of you at our Annual Golf Outing in the Eastern Region on September 14 at Huntingdon Vally Country Club. Everyone is welcome to join us for the Party following golf on the patio.

Don’t forget to register for our VIRTUAL CE Series event on September 17 for licensees in PA, DE and NJ offering a panel discussion focused on ICHRA’s. See below to register.

As always, please sure to visit PA-NABIP.org  or follow us on LinkedIn for updates and information.

Legislative Update

• CMS to End Temporary Medicare Part D Premium Stabilization Program
  CMS has announced that the temporary subsidy program that helped limit premium increases for Medicare Part D stand-alone prescription drug plans will end for the 2027 plan year. As a result, some Medicare beneficiaries may experience larger premium increases than they have seen in recent years. NABIP has issued a public statement of concern in response to the announcement and is currently preparing a larger response with the help of the Medicare Advisory Group.  PA NABIP members who serve Medicare-eligible clients should monitor carrier announcements during the upcoming Annual Enrollment Period and be prepared to discuss potential plan and premium changes with beneficiaries.
• ICYMI: Watch the August Recess Webinar Recordings
  This week The Tiber Creek Group joined NABIP’s Government Relations team for our webinar, “Washington Update: Where Congress Stands Before Heading Home in August.”  The live version of our Washington Update Newsletter, the webinar provided an overview of current congressional activity, key policy developments, and issues expected to shape discussions during the August Recess and upcoming election cycle. This was the companion webinar to last week’s August Recess Talking Points and Advocacy Webinar.  Members can watch both here – NABIP Membership Resources – Webinars
• Review the Updated August Recess Talking Points
  NABIP has released updated August Recess talking points outlining the association’s federal legislative priorities and key messages for discussions with lawmakers. Members meeting with elected officials, attending town halls, or participating in community events are encouraged to review these materials before engaging with policymakers.  Please reach out to the PA NABIP Legislative team to notify them of any meetings you may have had or would like help with.  We are always willing to help and will help you with follow up.  You can view the federal talking points here – NABIP Policy Documents – Talking Points.  Pennsylvania NABIP’s Legislative Committee will be putting together our own version of state level talking points for those meeting with state and local lawmakers. Look for that in the coming weeks!

As always, please feel free to contact me directly with any questions or thoughts at mcuomo@vbaplans.com.

Respectfully,

Matt Cuomo, PA-NABIP President
Vice President of Sales, VBA

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