25 House Members Go To Bat For Agents On Future Health Care Role
Rep. Charlie Melancon, D-La., originated the letter, and eight Democrats and 17 Republicans signed it.
“It is our belief that consumers will benefit from this arrangement and will respond positively to the new portal method of purchasing health insurance if they are able to access the personalized service of an insurance agent or broker,” the letter said.
Only three Democrats who voted for the legislation signed the letter: Rep. Leonard Boswell of Iowa; Rep. Baron Hill of Indiana; and Rep. Adam Smith of Washington.
An official of the National Association of Health Underwriters confirmed that NAHU played a role in having the members sign the letter.
John Green, NAHU vice president of congressional affairs, said health insurance agents should certainly play a key role in counseling people about their health insurance options going forward.
“Providing consumers with the option to choose a local agent at the ZIP code level to assist them in choosing the right coverage for the individual or family makes sense,” he said.
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