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As COVID Numbers Decrease, Uninsured Numbers Increase

After making all the appropriate statements about how awful the restrictions were and about the tragic loss of life, people will be talking for years about the positive things that came out of the COVID-19 pandemic. America—and the world, really—has re-evaluated its priorities and changed the way we think about work. People discovered how to do things remotely. We learned how to Zoom, homeschool children, order groceries, food, and pretty much everything else to be delivered to our door, and even visit the doctor from the comfort of our own home. And the uninsured rate reached record lows.
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Recommended Reading

If you’ve read the AHCP blog for any period of time, you know that one of our recurring themes is that brokers should spend the first part of the year—after the madness of the fourth quarter is over and things slow down a bit—increasing their knowledge and planning for success. After all, your sales are unlikely to grow unless you make a few changes to the way you approach the business. There’s always room for improvement, even for the most successful agents.
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Anthem to Re-Brand as Elevance Health

In a March 10 press release, Anthem announced that the company will be changing its name to Elevance Health, Inc. in an effort “to better reflect the company’s business and its bold purpose of improving the health of humanity.” The name change, which is subject to shareholder approval, “underscores the company’s commitment to elevating whole health and advancing health beyond healthcare.”
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Reminder: Low-Income Individuals Can Enroll Anytime

Healthcare.gov recently sent an email to registered brokers to let them know that “The American Rescue Plan (ARP) created more opportunities for lower-income consumers to access Marketplace health care coverage, including a new Special Enrollment Period for consumers with income less than or equal to 150 Percent of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).” It’s a good reminder for agents who are looking for something to do now that the extended open enrollment period is over.
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Some Words of Advice for 2022

As we close the door on 2021—another year dominated by the COVID pandemic—we’re all looking forward to brighter days in 2022. If there’s one thing COVID has taught us over the last couple years, it’s that time is precious. There are no guarantees in life, and we never know when our plans, vacations, holidays, or even our lives may be disrupted. We hope you have lots of time in 2022 for family, friends, and the things in life that are really important. Take advantage of these opportunities while we have them. Yes, work is important, but remember that we work to live, not the other way around.
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