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eHealth, Inc. (NASDAQ: EHTH) operates the nation’s first and largest private health insurance exchange, eHealthInsurance.com. Through this platform, individuals, families, and small businesses can compare and purchase health insurance products from over 200 leading insurance companies. The company is licensed to sell health insurance in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
eHealth, Inc. generates revenue from two primary segments: Medicare and Employer and Individual. The Medicare segment, which is the largest revenue driver, provides online tools and resources to help Medicare beneficiaries navigate their health insurance options and enroll in plans through PlanPrescriber.com and eHealthMedicare.com. The Employer and Individual segment offers a wide array of health plans for individuals and small businesses.
Recently, eHealth has announced several significant initiatives and achievements:
- Financial Results: The company reported its Q4 2023 and fiscal year-end financial results, emphasizing robust performance and strategic growth.
- Advisor in the Room: An innovative pilot program that enhances customer-advisor interactions through real-time, digital consultations.
- Public Policy Advisory Committee: The addition of Jaime Herrera Beutler to its advisory committee, bringing valuable insights from her experience in public policy.
- ePerks Rewards Program: Launch of a rewards program aimed at enhancing customer loyalty and engagement by offering a variety of benefits to members.
eHealth is consistently working on technological advancements to improve its service offerings. With a strong focus on customer engagement and satisfaction, the company aims to simplify the process of selecting and enrolling in health insurance plans. The firm also emphasizes its commitment to regulatory compliance and effective risk management.
For more information and to stay updated on the latest news, visit the eHealth Investor Relations page or follow eHealth on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X (Twitter).
eHealth's new report reveals significant challenges for Medicare beneficiaries ahead of the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP). Key findings include:
- Only 48% carefully read mail from insurers
- Just 36% find the Annual Notice of Change letter easily understandable
- 51% incorrectly believe most Medicare plans are 'basically the same'
- 81% have been in their current plan for 2+ years
- 51% have never changed their Medicare coverage
eHealth CEO Fran Soistman warns of potential disruptive changes in 2025, including benefit reductions and premium increases. The report emphasizes the importance of reviewing options and consulting licensed agents during AEP to ensure appropriate coverage.
eHealth, Inc. (Nasdaq: EHTH), a leading private online health insurance marketplace, has announced its plans to release second quarter 2024 financial results on August 7, 2024. The company will hold an earnings conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on the same day to discuss these results. The call will be hosted by CEO Fran Soistman, outgoing CFO John Stelben, and incoming CFO John Dolan.
Interested individuals can join the call by dialing (800) 245-3047 with the participant passcode 1407192. A live webcast will also be available on the company's Investor Relations page. eHealth recommends participants dial in or sign on at least 15 minutes before the call begins.
eHealth, Inc. (Nasdaq: EHTH) applauds the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) decision to retain CY2024 agent compensation rates for CY2025. This decision comes in response to preliminary injunctions in a court case. eHealth CEO Fran Soistman believes this will serve Medicare beneficiaries' best interests during the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP).
A recent eHealth survey of Medicare Advantage enrollees found:
- 85% felt they couldn't find the right plan without agent help
- 70% working with agents were 'very satisfied' with coverage
- 66% working with agents were 'very confident' in their plan choice
eHealth is preparing for what's expected to be a disruptive AEP, ensuring beneficiaries can work with licensed agents for informed decisions.
On July 3, 2024, eHealth, a prominent online health insurance marketplace, announced that its Compensation Committee granted inducement stock unit awards to two new employees on July 1, 2024. The awards cover a total of 15,000 shares of eHealth's common stock.
The grants were made under the company’s Amended and Restated 2021 Inducement Plan. The units will vest over a period of three years, with one-third of the shares vesting each year, contingent on the employees’ continued service. The awards are meant to attract and retain talent, as per Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
eHealth (NASDAQ: EHTH) announced on May 30, 2024, that Chief Financial Officer (CFO) John Stelben will retire at the end of August 2024. He will remain as a retained advisor until the end of 2024 to ensure a smooth transition.
John Dolan, currently the Chief Accounting Officer, will be appointed as the new CFO and Senior Vice President (SVP) on August 31, 2024. Dolan will also serve as the company's principal financial and accounting officer. The company's CEO, Fran Soistman, lauded Stelben for aiding in the company's transformation and expressed confidence in Dolan's ability to drive profitable growth and strategic initiatives.
Stelben expressed pride in eHealth’s progress and optimism for its future.
A recent eHealth report reveals that a significant majority of Millennials and Gen Xers are concerned about the future availability of Medicare when they retire. The survey, which included over 1,000 participants aged 28 to 59, found that 94% believe they are entitled to healthcare coverage in retirement, and 84% are willing to accept increased payroll taxes to ensure Medicare's sustainability. Additionally, 65% of those informed about Medicare worry it may not be available for them in the future. Interestingly, 78% of respondents consider Medicare a top-three voting issue, and the same percentage believe that Baby Boomers and earlier generations have been fiscally irresponsible, leaving them to bear the financial burden. Despite these concerns, three-quarters of the respondents rate the overall US healthcare system as either 'good' or 'excellent.'
eHealth, Inc. reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2024, showcasing its performance as a leading online health insurance marketplace. The company will hold a webcast and conference call on May 7, 2024, to discuss the results.
eHealth, Inc. (EHTH) will have its CEO, Fran Soistman, present at the 2024 RBC Capital Markets Global Healthcare Conference on May 14th, 2024. Investors can tune in to the live audio webcast on eHealth's Investor Relations website.
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