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Marketing Department Reorganizes

Our Marketing department will implement several staffing changes over the next couple of months. We are making these changes to ensure we are set up for continued success in Illinois, while also dedicating the needed resources and focus to our expansion initiatives.

Stephen Elkins will become director of sales & client development in the Illinois market, with responsibilities for all commercial products, both new sales and retention. Jason Jared, manager of client development will be responsible for fully insured and self-funded large group retention. Finally, Abbe Mitze, is becoming the manager of new group sales for all commercial lines of business in Illinois and will also take the lead on small group retention.

Additionally, Taylor Wilson will become the director of market development with a specific focus on marketing expansion leadership for Nebraska and Iowa. David Zahn will transition to the manager or market development with an emphasis on tactical leadership in the expansion areas, as well as managing new group sales.

Jana Perry will continue to provide strategic leadership for Medicare and individual in all markets, and Dick Taylor will maintain his leadership in product development and market intelligence for all markets.

Let us know if you have any questions about these changes.

Organizations Receive Grants for Navigator

Federal law requires states establish a navigator program that will help eligible individuals buy health care coverage through the health insurance marketplace.

Navigators perform 5 primary duties to achieve this goal. Grants from the federal marketplace fund outreach, education, and enrollment activities.

Many organizations across Illinois recently received grants for navigators. You can search for navigator assistance in your area.