Local Health Care Reform Expert, Md. Insurance Agents To Discuss PPACA’s Implications

BALTIMORE - June 9, 2013 - PRLog -- MEDIA ADVISORY

Local Health Care Reform Expert, State Health Exchange Official
To Discuss PPACA’s Implications on Marylanders June 12 in Towson

Who:     Rodger A. Bayne, an expert on state and federal health care reform and a Maryland insurance industry executive

Tequila Terry of the Maryland State Benefit Exchange, the state’s health care reform implementation organization

Members of the local insurance agent/broker community.

What:  Informative, thought-provoking discussion on how federal and state reform efforts will affect local businesses and residents, and alternatives to meet their different needs.

When: Wednesday, June 12, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: The Conference Center at Sheppard Pratt, 6501 N Charles St, Towson, MD 21204

Why: This educational event is geared toward local insurance agents and brokers who will be required to help their clients determine how best to proceed when health care reform takes effect fully on Jan. 1, 2014. Without adequate and accurate information on insurance options, including self-funded plans, the individuals and small businesses that rely on insurance agents and brokers will face possible fines and/or gaps in health coverage.

Rodger Bayne will explain options available to agents and their clients. He is a dynamic speaker who has spent the last few years developing his understanding of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. He doesn’t pull punches and he sees potential concerns for all involved coming January 1.

Tequila Terry, director of plan and partner management for the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange, the state agency implementing health reform initiatives, will speak in the afternoon, giving agents the latest news from the state and federal government.

Members of the media can attend any or all of the four sessions looking specific aspects of health reform or can schedule in advance interviews with Bayne and others participating in the event.

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