June 2026 Newsletter

The June 2026 NABIP-Dallas Newsletter highlights an exciting summer of member engagement, advocacy, and professional development. The July chapter luncheon will feature the induction of the new NABIP-Dallas Board of Directors, an educational presentation on the CMS CY 2027 Final Rule by William Pierce of Senior Marketing Specialists, and a community service project benefiting HopeKids through a backpack-stuffing initiative. Members are encouraged to participate by donating school supplies, with free luncheon admission offered to those who contribute. The newsletter also promotes several statewide NABIP-Texas initiatives, including a membership renewal campaign offering a $25 gift card incentive, a nationwide Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEI&B) video campaign encouraging members to share what NABIP means to them, and a new mobile text alert system providing legislative updates, event reminders, and important industry news. Legislative Chair Charles Rosen provides an in-depth update on Texas interim legislative hearings, emphasizing the importance of broker involvement in shaping future healthcare policy, addressing rising healthcare costs, improving affordability, reducing administrative burdens, and preserving consumer choice. Additional features spotlight NABIP's educational resources, professional certifications, the Ken Martin Scholarship fundraiser supporting future industry leaders, and recognize Chapter Secretary Caitlin Mathis for her national advocacy work in stalking prevention and victim safety. The newsletter concludes with a comprehensive Washington Update covering new CMS Medicare agent compensation rates for 2027, NABIP's participation in federal policy discussions, healthcare transparency initiatives, Medicare oversight proposals, and ongoing advocacy efforts to ensure agents and brokers remain central to helping consumers navigate an increasingly complex healthcare system. Overall, the newsletter reinforces NABIP's commitment to advocacy, education, professional growth, legislative engagement, community service, and member involvement at both the local and national levels.