CMS, Compliance, Agent Training

CMS Updates: What Agents Need to Know, Part 2 — Deeper Dive for Fall 2026

Live September 15, 2026

The Health & Ancillary department is back with the next installment in its “CMS Updates: What Agents Need to Know” webinar series, designed to keep you compliant, confident, and ready for the next plan year.

A Can’t-Miss Follow-Up to the August Session

In August, the Health & Ancillary team kicked off this series with an overview of the most pressing Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) changes for 2026. The response from agents and agency owners was clear: they wanted more—more detail, more real-world examples, and more time for questions.

That’s exactly why this new live session on September 15, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. was created. It builds directly on the August webinar, drilling deeper into the latest CMS regulations and Marketplace updates that will shape your conversations with clients this fall and beyond. If you missed the first part of the series, you don’t want to miss this one—our presenters will recap key takeaways before moving into fresh updates and clarifications.

Who Should Attend: Agents on the Front Lines

This webinar is tailored specifically for:

• Direct agents who work one-on-one with Medicare and Marketplace consumers

• Independent agents balancing multiple carriers and product lines

• Agency owners responsible for keeping their entire team compliant and consistent

Whether you operate as a solo producer or lead a growing agency, you’re facing the same challenge: regulations are moving fast, and clients expect you to be the expert. This session is designed to help you stay compliant and informed without spending hours digging through dense CMS documents on your own.

What This Session Will Cover

The September webinar will focus on the latest CMS regulations and how they translate into everyday agent responsibilities. Expect practical guidance on:

• Key provisions from recent CMS final rules for 2026, including Medicare Advantage and Part D changes that affect plan designs, cost-sharing, and member communications (cms.gov).

• Operational updates rolling out through late 2026—such as transmittals impacting enrollment processes, coding, and vaccine coverage—that can change how plans are positioned and serviced (cms.gov).

You’ll also hear about Marketplace updates that influence how consumers shop, compare, and enroll in coverage. While many Marketplace headlines focus on e-commerce platforms, this webinar will zero in on what matters for health coverage marketplaces: evolving enrollment guidance, plan display changes, and consumer protection expectations that shape your sales approach and documentation standards.

Finally, the session will walk through policy changes impacting agents and consumers more broadly—such as data privacy expectations, digital communication standards, and the growing emphasis on transparent, easy-to-understand plan comparisons. These trends are reshaping what “good service” and “compliance” look like in 2026, and agents who stay ahead will be better positioned to build long-term client trust.

Meet Your Hosts & How to Join Live

This live webinar will be hosted by John Ross Hopkin from the Health & Ancillary department, joined by guest co-host Belynda DiCiaccio. Together, they’ll blend regulatory insight with real-world sales experience, offering examples you can immediately apply during the upcoming enrollment periods. You’ll also have the chance to ask questions in real time and hear how other agents are preparing for 2026 changes.

Don’t miss out: If you missed the first part of the series in August, this is your opportunity to catch up and move ahead. The September session will recap essentials and then push further into what’s new and what’s next.

Date: September 15, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. (live)
Platform: Microsoft Teams

Reserve the time on your calendar now, share the link with your team, and make this live session part of your 2026 compliance strategy. When CMS rules shift, the agents who stay informed first are the ones clients turn to most.