CAHIP NorCal Leaders Bring Northern California Voice to Washington, D.C. to Advocate for Consumers

Sacramento, CA — Representatives from California Agents and Health Insurance Professionals Northern California (CAHIP NorCal) traveled to Washington, D.C. to participate in the 2026 National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (NABIP) Capitol Conference, where insurance professionals from across the country gathered to discuss national healthcare policy and advocate for legislation that benefits both consumers and the health insurance industry.

CAHIP NorCal’s delegation included David Brabender of Atman Insurance and CAHIP NorCal Immediate Past President, Josh Edwards of Eureka Insurance Solutions and CAHIP NorCal Legislative Chair, and Dave Fear Jr., also of Eureka Insurance Solutions.

Held February 22-24 at the Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill, the conference brought together agents, brokers, consultants, and benefits specialists for general sessions, legislative briefings, and regional meetings focused on current healthcare challenges and policy priorities. The event culminated with an Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill, where participants met directly with members of Congress and their staff to discuss solutions aimed at improving affordability, transparency, and access to healthcare coverage.

Key policy priorities discussed during the conference included strengthening healthcare price transparency, stabilizing the ACA marketplace, protecting employer sponsored health coverage, improving the Medicare enrollment process, and ensuring consumers continue to have access to knowledgeable licensed agents and brokers when selecting coverage.

“I appreciate being able to go to congress and share firsthand perspectives of the challenges facing consumers, employers, and the benefits professionals who serve them,” stated Brabender. “It is always a powerful experience to participate directly in our democratic process and bring the voice of our industry to the policymakers who shape it.”

The annual conference also provides an opportunity for professionals from across the country to collaborate, share best practices, and strengthen the profession’s unified voice on healthcare policy.

CAHIP NorCal remains committed to advocating for policies that support consumers, employers, and the licensed professionals who help them navigate an increasingly complex healthcare system.

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For over 37 years, CAHIP-NorCal has worked to improve our members’ ability to meet the health, financial and retirement security needs of all Californians and Americans through education, advocacy, and professional development. For more information, please visit: CAHIP-NorCal.org.