March 29, 2009, HealthNewsDigest.com — “The economic downturn is taking its toll on employees in all industries — but health insurance companies will increasingly be a good place to look for work,” writes Scott Golden, chief financial officer of the Maryland-based health benefits brokerage firm Golden & Cohen, in this week’s issue of Health News Digest.
“Although it’s unclear what direction the Obama administration will take in terms of providing more Americans with access to health insurance, what is certain is that the health insurance industry will see many changes and opportunities in the coming years. That’s good news for smart, savvy business people who are ready to step in. Following are scenarios that forceast how the industry might change — and opportunities that are likely to result.”
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AGENTS SALES JOURNAL, December 2008 — In an article entitled, Understanding Medicare’s Annual Election Period, published in December 2008 by Agents Sales Journal, Stephanie Cohen — the CEO of the health benefits firm Golden & Cohen — writes:
Medicare’s annual election period — the time between Nov. 15 and Dec. 31, when all Medicare Advantage health plans are open and accepting new members — is an important opportunity, especially for those who have recently lost their job or retired and need Medicare benefits.
No matter what time of year it is, however, it’s never too early to prepare. Make sure you understand who’s eligible before starting, and be thorough when enrolling clients. But be careful — under new rules issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, you must wait until after Nov. 15 to hand out enrollment forms.
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