HHS Expands Access to Affordable Health Insurance - September 4, 2025

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced it is implementing important measures to expand access to more affordable catastrophic health coverage through HHS’ new hardship exemption guidance. This guidance streamlines access to more affordable catastrophic coverage for consumers who are ineligible for advance payments of the premium tax credit (APTC) or cost-sharing reductions (CSRs).  Click here to read more

 

It is time to prepare for Open Enrollment 2026!

Each year Stephens-Matthews kicks off the open enrollment season by hosting a virtual summit.

During our summit you will get industry updates, expansion maps, marketing strategies and more straight from the carriers.

September 18, 2025

Cumbre Virtual en Español octubre 10, 2025
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All times are Eastern (New York)

9:00 am
Stephens-Matthews Q&A
Hosted by Tessa (Marketing), Meagan (Commissions)
and Jessica (Agent Contracting)
2:00 pm

Molina
Hosted by Kahassai Tafese
Marketplace Sales Manager / Molina

10:00 am
ACA 101
Hosted by Tessa Wolfe
Sr. VP of Marketing / Stephens-Matthews

3:00 pm
UnitedHealthcare IFP Plans
Hosted by Leigh Carl
IFP / ACA Agency Manager / UHC
11:00 am

HealthSherpa
Hosted by Jordyne Cerullo
HealthSherpa Account Manager

4:00 pm
Antidote
Hosted by Jason Madrak
Head of Sales / Antidote
12:00 pm
Allstate Ancillary
Allstate & HealthSherpa ENG platform
Hosted by Caden Bradbury
Allstate Health Solutions
5:00 pm
Cigna IFP & Dental
Cigna Dental BONUS
Hosted by Natalie Milas
IFP Senior Broker Manager / Cigna
1:00 pm
UHC Cross Sales
Hosted by Jerry Wagner
National FMO Account Executive / UHC
 

 

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