BIP Summer 2025

“The Middle Man ”

employed broker and business owner — representing the industry in a public space. “People think insurance agents all work for big corporations,” she says. “But many of us are running businesses from our homes, working late nights, serving our communities.” Visibility with purpose Hall’s ability to meet the moment didn’t happen by accident. She has spent years building a solid foundation designed for visibility, credibility and connection. A recent senior Medicare event went viral, garnering over 4 million views. Hall maintains a professional website, contributes to thought leadership, religiously uses digital follow-up systems, consistently produces professional commercials in key markets and teaches others to do the same. Whether speaking at conferences, hosting senior Medicare events or training fellow brokers, Hall is right where she needs to be — at the intersection of information, action and advocacy — helping seniors understand and access the benefits they need to lead healthy, vibrant lives. I’m there to make sure people understand what’s happening — and what they can do about it. “ ”

M Melissa D. Hall knows the power of showing up. As CEO of The Hall Insurance Group, she has spent years helping people navigate Medicare, whether by speaking at events or sharing

guidance on her YouTube channel, CoveredByMel . That commitment reached a wider audience when she appeared on the news outlet Roland Martin Unfiltered to clarify the impact of policy changes during a pivotal enrollment season. The episode, which focused on shifting Medicare plan options and the effects of the Inflation Reduction Act, comments. Hall contributed to a broader discussion around the complexity of Medicare and the challenges many enrollees face in understanding their coverage. A steady message The NABIP member found herself at the center of a panel discussion, hearing opposing voices but unable to see them through the Skype setup. “I just started hearing other voices talking,” she says. “But I stayed grounded. I came to speak the truth about Medicare.” Hall relied on what she knows best: how policy plays out in real life. Hall described the confusion many Medicare recipients are facing — especially after plan exits and has drawn nearly 60,000 views and more than 650

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brings Medicare truths to YouTube

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policy changes tied to the Inflation Reduction Act. She brought the same perspective she offers clients: plain language and nonpartisan clarity. Real responses The impact was immediate. Comments came in from viewers who felt Hall’s message reflected their own struggles. Some expressed appreciation for her honesty. Others shared personal stories about their parents or their rising out-of-pocket costs. She also heard from people

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who were surprised to see someone like her — a self

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