BIP Spring 2025

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02 LETTER FROM THE CEO Jessica Brooks

Woods looks to the future of healthcare.

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04 LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT Alycia Riedl on the vaue of connections. 06 NABIP IN ACTION Delta Force drives

16 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Best practices for agency management

key reforms; NABIP tracks state legislation;

software; NABIP’s Young Members Initiative creates pathways for future industry leaders. Help young clients maximize HSAs; Why coachability is key; Value-based healthcare is reshaping benefits.

Experts weigh in on healthcare advocacy in a new Trump era.

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12 INDUSTRY

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INNOVATION Help clients evaluate prescription discounts; Strategic Medicare planning for employees.

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44 ONGOING

EDUCATION Earning the REBC enhances NABIP member’s benefits expertise.

Louisiana revives its Red River chapter; NABIP Oklahoma expands industry outreach; San Diego boosts engagement.

46 ENGAGEMENT Two members share how NABIP supports their careers. 52 THE MIDDLE MAN Colleen Blum helps

an entrepreneur choose between COBRA and individual coverage.

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