Insure Your Health, hosted by Erin Ackenheil of Black Point Insurance, empowers listeners to educate themselves on healthcare through unique industry trainings, medical professional interviews and carrier spotlights. Whether you're a health insurance agent, a healthcare professional or a patient, you're going to learn about everything from Medicare Advantage to today's hot health topics alongside the smart, fun and energetic Erin Ackenheil!
Insure Your Health
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Insure Your Health, hosted by Erin Ackenheil of Black Point Insurance, empowers listeners to educate themselves on healthcare through unique industry trainings, medical professional interviews and carrier spotlights. Whether you're a health insurance agent, a healthcare professional or a patient, you're going to learn about everything from Medicare Advantage to today's hot health topics alongside the smart, fun and energetic Erin Ackenheil!
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Recent Episodes
July 20, 2026
Your Beneficiary Designations Could Override Your Will and You Probably Have Not Checked Them
<p>A form you signed years ago may decide who inherits your money, and it could be wrong. Shaini Lewis of Ameriprise Financial explains exactly what beneficiary designations are, when to review them, and how to protect your legacy before life gets in the way.</p> <p>Connect with Shaini: <a href= "mailto:shaini.e.lewis@ampf.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"><u>shaini.e.lewis@ampf.com</u></a></p> <p>Follow Erin's company, Black Point Insurance, on <a href= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/blackpointinsurance/&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1781477743235041&usg=AOvVaw0O7CH_L9bZGWuaaX9IRmra" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><u>Instagram here</u></a>.</p> <p>Follow Erin on <a href= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.facebook.com/erin.ackenheil/&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1781477743235041&usg=AOvVaw1fI1Dn9wKLJYLfjljYiByG" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><u>Facebook here</u></a>.</p> <p>Follow Erin on <a href= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinackenheil&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1781477743235041&usg=AOvVaw1Lx7g8J_YQtzhaLxL_tx76" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><u>LinkedIn here</u></a>.</p> <p>Learn more about Erin's company, <a href= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.blackpointinsurance.com/&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1781477743235041&usg=AOvVaw0U_2LbF7WEs74E6sPw2Pf-" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><u>Black Point Insurance here</u></a>.</p> <p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p> <p>1. Most people do not realize that the name on a 401k or life insurance policy can supersede what is written in a trust or will. An outdated form could legally direct your assets to an ex-spouse, a deceased relative, or the wrong person entirely.</p> <p>2. Marriage, divorce, birth, adoption, and the death of a named beneficiary are all signals to revisit your documents. An annual check-in plus a review after any major life change keeps your wishes aligned with your current reality.</p> <p>3. American culture avoids talking about money and death, but those conversations protect everyone. Gathering your family, reviewing all accounts, and making sure everyone knows your wishes reduces stress, legal disputes, and tax complications down the road.</p> <p>4. Many people name a primary beneficiary and forget the contingent. If your primary beneficiary has passed or is unavailable, a missing or outdated contingent beneficiary creates delays, disputes, and unintended outcomes.</p> <p>5. Start by listing all financial accounts, look up both your primary and contingent designations, and confirm they reflect your current goals. Working with a financial advisor or estate planning attorney makes the process faster and far less stressful.</p> <p><strong>Timestamped Overview:<br /></strong>00:38 Why beneficiary reviews are a must, not a maybe<br /> 01:37 Shaini Lewis introduces herself and Ameriprise Financial<br /> 02:38 What is a beneficiary designation and where does it apply<br /> 03:04 How designations can override a will or trust<br /> 04:18 When and how often you should review your documents<br /> 05:28 The real consequences of outdated or incorrect designations<br /> 06:06 How to get started gathering and reviewing your accounts<br /> 06:38 Primary versus contingent beneficiaries explained<br /> 08:28 The importance of passwords, documentation, and an annual audit<br /> 09:40 Shaini's final message: have the conversation and make the time</p>
July 13, 2026
Medicare 101: Your Next Steps After Learning the A, B, C and D of Medicare
<p class="p1">Erin brings everything together and focuses on what to do next once you understand the basics of Medicare. She talks through how to move from information to action with a guided pre‑assessment that looks at your prescriptions, doctors, current coverage, and timing. Erin explains how her team uses a simple online intake tool so you can securely share your medication list, providers, and a required scope of appointment form, which gives them permission to review and discuss plan options with you.</p> <p class="p1">From planning your timing to resolving issues with your plan and making sure you get the most out of your benefits, her team is available to guide you before, during, and after enrollment. Whether you are approaching 65 or planning a future retirement, this conversation shows you how to turn Medicare knowledge into a clear, confident action plan.</p> <p class="p2">Follow Erin's company, Black Point Insurance, on <a href= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/blackpointinsurance/&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1763216381420992&usg=AOvVaw0Mn4Ymycav-LR7ek_zeegV"><span class="s1">Instagram here</span></a>.</p> <p class="p2">Follow Erin on <a href= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.facebook.com/erin.ackenheil/&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1763216381420992&usg=AOvVaw29oHwhTbY3sHhGVwIXwrck"><span class="s1">Facebook here</span></a>.</p> <p class="p2">Follow Erin on <a href= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinackenheil&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1763216381420992&usg=AOvVaw3Kpp2oCTSdHyU0pqruZv53"><span class="s1">LinkedIn here</span></a>.</p> <p class="p2">Learn more about Erin's company, <a href= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.blackpointinsurance.com/&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1763216381420992&usg=AOvVaw2ywPuDizLrHBd52EC_1F4q"><span class="s1">Black Point Insurance here</span></a>.</p> <p class="p1">Key takeaways:</p> <p class="p1">1. Once you understand the Medicare basics, the next step is a pre‑assessment that looks at your prescriptions, doctors, current coverage, costs, and timing.</p> <p class="p1">2. Sharing details about your employer coverage, dependents, premiums, and benefits helps determine whether Medicare should be your primary coverage now or later.</p> <p class="p1">3. If it makes sense to delay Medicare, staying in touch for annual updates ensures you are prepared when your situation or coverage changes.</p> <p class="p1">4.If Medicare is appropriate now, a guided process can help you enroll in A and B, choose the right additional coverage, and get support for plan questions and changes over time.</p> <p class="p1">5. Having an agent of record means you have an ongoing partner to help you understand your benefits, solve problems with your plan, and navigate future Medicare decisions.</p>
July 6, 2026
Medicare 101, Part 5: How Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Coverage Works
<p class="p1">Today, Erin breaks down one of the most confusing parts of Medicare: Part D prescription drug coverage. She explains why, once you have Medicare, it is critical to maintain continuous, creditable drug coverage to avoid late enrollment penalties, whether that coverage is embedded in a Medicare Advantage plan or purchased as a standalone Part D policy alongside a Medigap supplement. Erin walks through how private insurance companies administer Part D, why you can't buy it directly from Medicare, and how every plan still has to follow Medicare's standard design.</p> <p class="p2">Follow Erin's company, Black Point Insurance, on <a href= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/blackpointinsurance/&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1763216381420992&usg=AOvVaw0Mn4Ymycav-LR7ek_zeegV"><span class="s1">Instagram here</span></a>.</p> <p class="p2">Follow Erin on <a href= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.facebook.com/erin.ackenheil/&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1763216381420992&usg=AOvVaw29oHwhTbY3sHhGVwIXwrck"><span class="s1">Facebook here</span></a>.</p> <p class="p2">Follow Erin on <a href= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinackenheil&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1763216381420992&usg=AOvVaw3Kpp2oCTSdHyU0pqruZv53"><span class="s1">LinkedIn here</span></a>.</p> <p class="p2">Learn more about Erin's company, <a href= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.blackpointinsurance.com/&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1763216381420992&usg=AOvVaw2ywPuDizLrHBd52EC_1F4q"><span class="s1">Black Point Insurance here</span></a>.</p> <p class="p1">Key takeaways:</p> <p class="p1">1. Once you have Medicare, you should always maintain creditable prescription drug coverage to avoid late enrollment penalties.</p> <p class="p1">2. Medicare Part D is offered only through private insurance companies, either as standalone plans or embedded in Medicare Advantage, but all plans must follow Medicare's standard design and are updated each calendar year.</p> <p class="p1">3. The Part D benefit includes a yearly deductible, an initial coverage phase with copays and coinsurance based on drug tiers, and rules that can vary widely by plan and carrier.</p> <p class="p1">4. Formularies, tiers, and prior authorization rules determine how your specific medications are covered, which is why it's essential to evaluate plans based on your drug list, dosage, and frequency.</p> <p class="p1">5. For 2026, there is an annual maximum out‑of‑pocket limit for covered Part D medications; once you hit that amount, you pay zero for covered drugs for the rest of the calendar year.</p>
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