GenerationHealth Command Center

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.gh-tip-header{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;margin-bottom:10px;font-weight:700;font-size:16px;color:var(--teal-700);}
.gh-tip p{font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:var(--teal-700);margin:0;max-width:none;}

/* ════════════════════════
   WARNING — amber
   ════════════════════════ */
.gh-warning{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--amber-50),#fff9e6);border-left:4px solid var(--nc-gold-m);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:28px 32px;margin:40px 0;max-width:var(--prose);}
.gh-warning-header{font-weight:700;font-size:16px;color:var(--amber-600);margin-bottom:10px;}
.gh-warning p{font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:var(--amber-600);margin:0;max-width:none;}

/* ════════════════════════
   CRITICAL ALERT — red
   ════════════════════════ */
.gh-alert-critical{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--error-bg),#fee2e2);border-left:4px solid var(--error);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:28px 32px;margin:40px 0;max-width:var(--prose);}
.gh-alert-critical .gh-warning-header{color:var(--error);}
.gh-alert-critical p{font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:var(--error);margin:0;max-width:none;}

/* ════════════════════════
   FORMULA BOX
   ════════════════════════ */
.gh-formula{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--teal-50),#dcfce7);border-left:4px solid var(--teal-500);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:26px 30px;margin:36px 0;max-width:var(--prose);}
.gh-formula-label{font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--teal-700);margin-bottom:10px;display:block;}
.gh-formula-eq{font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:17px;font-weight:600;color:var(--midnight);line-height:1.5;margin-bottom:10px;}
.gh-formula p{font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:var(--teal-700);margin:0;max-width:none;}

/* ════════════════════════
   CTA MODAL
   NC blue gradient
   ════════════════════════ */
.gh-cta-modal{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--nc-blue) 0%,#003D73 60%,#002B54 100%);border-radius:var(--r-2xl);padding:52px 44px;margin:56px 0;position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
.gh-cta-modal::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:-20%;right:-10%;width:50%;height:80%;background:radial-gradient(ellipse,rgba(75,156,211,.12) 0%,transparent 70%);pointer-events:none;}
.gh-cta-hd{text-align:center;margin-bottom:36px;position:relative;z-index:2;}
.gh-cta-hd h2{font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:clamp(22px,2.8vw,30px);font-weight:700;color:#fff !important;margin:0 0 8px;}
.gh-cta-hd p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.78) !important;font-size:15px;margin:0;max-width:none;}
.gh-cta-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:20px;position:relative;z-index:2;}
/* Glassmorphism cards with shimmer sweep */
.gh-cta-card{background:linear-gradient(145deg,rgba(255,255,255,.08),rgba(255,255,255,.04));backdrop-filter:blur(12px);border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);border-radius:var(--r-xl);padding:32px 28px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;transition:border-color 300ms var(--ease),box-shadow 300ms var(--ease);}
.gh-cta-card::after{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:-150%;width:80%;height:100%;background:linear-gradient(120deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,255,.07),transparent);transform:skewX(-15deg);animation:ghSweep 5s ease-in-out infinite;}
.gh-cta-card:nth-child(2)::after{animation-delay:2.5s;}
.gh-cta-card:hover{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.3);box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(75,156,211,.25),0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.2);}
.gh-cta-card h3{font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:20px;font-weight:600;color:#fff !important;margin:0 0 8px;}
.gh-cta-card>p{font-size:14px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.72) !important;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:20px !important;max-width:none;}
/* Ghost buttons with shimmer sweep */
.gh-ghost{display:block;text-align:center;padding:14px 24px;border-radius:var(--r-full);font-family:var(--font-body);font-size:15px;text-decoration:none !important;margin-bottom:8px;border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.32);background:transparent;color:#fff !important;font-weight:600;transition:all 280ms var(--ease);position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
.gh-ghost::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:-100%;width:60%;height:100%;background:linear-gradient(120deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,255,.18),transparent);transform:skewX(-15deg);animation:ghSweep 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;}
.gh-ghost:last-child{margin-bottom:0;}
.gh-ghost--primary{background:rgba(255,255,255,.1) !important;font-weight:700;}
.gh-ghost--primary::before{animation-delay:.2s;}
.gh-ghost--call::before{animation-delay:.5s;}
.gh-ghost--text::before{animation-delay:1s;}
.gh-ghost--sched::before{animation-delay:1.5s;}
.gh-ghost--call:hover{background:rgba(22,163,74,.3) !important;border-color:rgba(22,163,74,.6) !important;}
.gh-ghost--text:hover{background:rgba(139,92,246,.3) !important;border-color:rgba(139,92,246,.6) !important;}
.gh-ghost--sched:hover{background:rgba(245,158,11,.3) !important;border-color:rgba(245,158,11,.6) !important;}
.gh-ghost--compare:hover{background:rgba(75,156,211,.3) !important;border-color:var(--carolina) !important;}
.gh-ghost-sub{display:block;font-size:11px;margin-top:2px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.55) !important;font-weight:400;}

/* ════════════════════════
   DECISION SCENARIO CARDS
   3-card color-coded
   ════════════════════════ */
.gh-scenarios{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:18px;margin:32px 0;}
.gh-scenario{border-radius:var(--r-xl);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--sh-md);transition:transform 250ms var(--ease);}
.gh-scenario:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);}
.gh-scenario-hd{padding:20px 22px 14px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
.gh-scenario-hd::after{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:-150%;width:80%;height:100%;background:linear-gradient(120deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,255,.07),transparent);transform:skewX(-15deg);animation:ghSweep 7s ease-in-out infinite;}
.gh-scenario-hd--blue{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#00529B,#003D73);}
.gh-scenario-hd--green{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#065F46,#047857);}
.gh-scenario-hd--purple{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#4C1D95,#5B21B6);}
.gh-scenario-hd--teal{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0F766E,#0D9488);}
.gh-scenario-hd--amber{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#92400E,#B45309);}
.gh-scenario-badge{display:inline-block;padding:3px 10px;border-radius:var(--r-full);font-size:10px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em;background:rgba(255,255,255,.15);color:rgba(255,255,255,.9);margin-bottom:8px;}
.gh-scenario-hd h4{font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#fff !important;margin:0;}
.gh-scenario-body{background:var(--white);border:1.5px solid rgba(0,0,0,.07);border-top:none;border-radius:0 0 var(--r-xl) var(--r-xl);padding:20px 22px;}
.gh-scenario-body p{font-size:13px;line-height:1.65;color:var(--charcoal);margin-bottom:12px;max-width:none;}
.gh-verdict{padding:10px 14px;border-radius:var(--r-md);font-size:12px;font-weight:700;color:var(--midnight);}
.gh-verdict--blue{background:var(--blue-50);}
.gh-verdict--green{background:#F0FDF4;}
.gh-verdict--purple{background:#F5F3FF;}
.gh-verdict--teal{background:var(--teal-50);}
.gh-verdict--amber{background:var(--amber-50);}

/* ════════════════════════
   SIDE-BY-SIDE COMPARISON
   MA vs Medigap cost blocks
   ════════════════════════ */
.gh-sc-block{margin-bottom:32px;border-radius:var(--r-2xl);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--sh-lg);}
.gh-sc-hd{padding:28px 36px 22px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
.gh-sc-hd::after{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:-150%;width:80%;height:100%;background:linear-gradient(120deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,255,.07),transparent);transform:skewX(-15deg);animation:ghSweep 7s ease-in-out infinite;}
.gh-sc-hd--teal{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0F766E,#0D9488);}
.gh-sc-hd--blue{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#1A5FA0,#2563EB);}
.gh-sc-hd--purple{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#4C1D95,#7C3AED);}
.gh-sc-badge{display:inline-block;padding:4px 14px;border-radius:var(--r-full);font-size:11px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em;background:rgba(255,255,255,.18);color:rgba(255,255,255,.95);margin-bottom:10px;}
.gh-sc-hd h3{font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:22px;font-weight:700;color:#fff !important;margin:0 0 6px;}
.gh-sc-hd p{font-size:14px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.78) !important;margin:0;max-width:none;}
.gh-sc-cols{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;background:var(--white);border:1.5px solid rgba(0,0,0,.07);border-top:none;}
.gh-sc-col{padding:28px 28px 24px;}
.gh-sc-col:first-child{border-right:1px solid var(--mist);}
.gh-sc-col-label{font-size:11px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em;margin-bottom:16px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;}
.gh-sc-dot{width:10px;height:10px;border-radius:50%;display:inline-block;}
.dot-ma{background:#2563EB;}
.dot-mg{background:#0D9488;}
.gh-sc-col-label span{color:var(--slate);}
.gh-sc-row{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:baseline;padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.05);gap:12px;}
.gh-sc-row:last-of-type{border-bottom:none;}
.gh-sc-row-label{font-size:13px;color:var(--slate);flex-shrink:0;}
.gh-sc-row-val{font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:var(--midnight);text-align:right;}
.gh-sc-total{margin-top:12px;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:var(--r-md);text-align:center;}
.gh-sc-total-label{font-size:10px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.07em;margin-bottom:4px;}
.gh-sc-total-val{font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:26px;font-weight:800;}
.total-ma{background:#EFF6FF;border:1.5px solid #BFDBFE;}
.total-ma .gh-sc-total-label{color:#2563EB;}
.total-ma .gh-sc-total-val{color:#1E3A5F;}
.total-mg{background:#F0FDFA;border:1.5px solid #99F6E4;}
.total-mg .gh-sc-total-label{color:#0D9488;}
.total-mg .gh-sc-total-val{color:#0F4C45;}
.gh-sc-verdict{padding:20px 28px;background:var(--snow);border-top:1px solid var(--mist);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.gh-sc-verdict-text{font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:var(--midnight);}
.gh-sc-verdict-pill{display:inline-block;padding:6px 16px;border-radius:var(--r-full);font-size:12px;font-weight:700;}
.pill-ma{background:#DBEAFE;color:#1E40AF;}
.pill-mg{background:#CCFBF1;color:#0F766E;}
.pill-tie{background:#F3E8FF;color:#6B21A8;}

/* ════════════════════════
   HOW-TO STEPS
   Dark gradient, shimmer
   ════════════════════════ */
.gh-howto{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue-800),var(--blue-900));border-radius:var(--r-2xl);padding:48px;margin:44px 0;position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
.gh-howto::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:-20%;right:-10%;width:45%;height:75%;background:radial-gradient(ellipse,rgba(75,156,211,.12) 0%,transparent 70%);pointer-events:none;}
.gh-howto-hd{text-align:center;margin-bottom:36px;position:relative;z-index:2;}
.gh-howto-hd h3{font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:clamp(20px,2.4vw,26px);font-weight:700;color:#fff !important;margin:0 0 6px;}
.gh-howto-hd p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.72) !important;font-size:15px;margin:0;max-width:none;}
/* Use 4 or 5 steps — adjust grid-template-columns accordingly */
.gh-steps-4{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:14px;position:relative;z-index:2;}
.gh-steps-5{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:12px;position:relative;z-index:2;}
.gh-step{background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);border-radius:var(--r-xl);padding:26px 20px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
.gh-step::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:-100%;width:60%;height:100%;background:linear-gradient(120deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,255,.07),transparent);transform:skewX(-15deg);animation:ghSweep 4s ease-in-out infinite;}
.gh-step:nth-child(2)::before{animation-delay:.8s;}
.gh-step:nth-child(3)::before{animation-delay:1.6s;}
.gh-step:nth-child(4)::before{animation-delay:2.4s;}
.gh-step:nth-child(5)::before{animation-delay:3.2s;}
.gh-step-num{width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,199,44,.2);border:1.5px solid rgba(255,199,44,.5);color:var(--nc-gold);font-weight:800;font-size:17px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin:0 0 14px;}
.gh-step h4{font-size:14px;font-weight:700;color:#fff !important;margin:0 0 8px;}
.gh-step p{font-size:12px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.68) !important;line-height:1.6;margin:0;max-width:none;}

/* ════════════════════════
   2-COL CARDS
   ════════════════════════ */
.gh-2col{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:18px;margin:28px 0;}
.gh-col-card{background:var(--white);border:1.5px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);border-radius:var(--r-xl);padding:26px;box-shadow:var(--sh-md);}
.gh-col-card h4{font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:var(--midnight);margin-bottom:14px;}
.gh-col-list{list-style:none;margin:0 !important;padding:0 !important;}
.gh-col-list li{padding:7px 0 7px 20px !important;position:relative;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.05);font-size:13px !important;line-height:1.6 !important;color:var(--charcoal) !important;}
.gh-col-list li:last-child{border-bottom:none;}
.gh-col-list li::before{content:"\2192" !important;position:absolute;left:0;color:var(--carolina);font-size:12px;top:8px !important;width:auto !important;height:auto !important;background:none !important;border-radius:0 !important;}

/* ════════════════════════
   TIMING / ENROLLMENT GRID
   ════════════════════════ */
.gh-timing{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:14px;margin:28px 0;}
.gh-timing-card{background:var(--snow);border:1.5px solid rgba(0,0,0,.07);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:20px 18px;box-shadow:var(--sh-sm);}
.gh-timing-card.urgent{border-color:var(--error);background:linear-gradient(135deg,#FEF2F2,var(--white));}
.gh-timing-window{font-size:10px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em;color:var(--carolina);margin-bottom:5px;}
.gh-timing-card.urgent .gh-timing-window{color:var(--error);}
.gh-timing-dates{font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:var(--midnight);margin-bottom:7px;}
.gh-timing-card p{font-size:12px;line-height:1.6;color:var(--slate);margin:0;max-width:none;}

/* ════════════════════════
   BAR CHART INFOGRAPHIC
   ════════════════════════ */
.gh-chart{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--snow),var(--white));border-radius:var(--r-2xl);padding:56px 48px;margin:64px 0;box-shadow:var(--sh-xl);border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.06);}
.gh-chart-header{text-align:center;margin-bottom:40px;}
.gh-chart-header h3{font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:26px;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 8px;color:var(--midnight);}
.gh-chart-header p{font-size:15px;color:var(--slate);margin:0;max-width:none;}
.gh-bar{margin-bottom:16px;padding:24px 28px;background:var(--white);border-radius:var(--r-xl);border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.05);box-shadow:var(--sh-xs);transition:transform var(--dur-normal) var(--ease),box-shadow var(--dur-normal);}
.gh-bar:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:var(--sh-sm);}
.gh-bar-top{display:flex;align-items:baseline;justify-content:space-between;margin-bottom:6px;}
.gh-bar-title{font-size:16px;font-weight:600;color:var(--midnight);}
.gh-bar-pct{font-size:22px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:var(--midnight);}
.gh-bar-desc{font-size:13px;color:var(--slate);margin-bottom:16px;}
.gh-bar-track{width:100%;height:8px;background:var(--cloud);border-radius:var(--r-full);overflow:hidden;}
.gh-bar-fill{height:100%;border-radius:var(--r-full);}
.gh-bar-fill--blue{background:linear-gradient(90deg,#3B82F6,#60A5FA,#93C5FD);}
.gh-bar-fill--green{background:linear-gradient(90deg,#0D9488,#2DD4BF,#5EEAD4);}
.gh-bar-fill--amber{background:linear-gradient(90deg,#D97706,#FBBF24,#FCD34D);}
.gh-bar-fill--purple{background:linear-gradient(90deg,#7C3AED,#A78BFA,#C4B5FD);}
.gh-chart-source{margin-top:28px;padding:16px 24px;background:var(--blue-50);border-radius:var(--r-md);border-left:4px solid var(--carolina);}
.gh-chart-source p{font-size:13px;color:var(--slate);margin:0;max-width:none;}

/* ════════════════════════
   COMPARISON TABLE
   ════════════════════════ */
.gh-comparison{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:24px;margin:48px 0;}
.gh-comparison-card{background:var(--snow);border:1.5px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);border-radius:var(--r-xl);padding:32px 28px;box-shadow:var(--sh-md);}
.gh-comparison-card h3{margin:0 0 20px;padding-bottom:16px;border-bottom:3px solid var(--carolina);font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:22px;}
.gh-comp-item{padding:14px 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.06);}
.gh-comp-item:last-child{border-bottom:none;}
.gh-comp-label{font-weight:600;font-size:12px;color:var(--slate);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em;margin-bottom:4px;}
.gh-comp-value{font-size:15px;line-height:1.5;color:var(--charcoal);}

/* ════════════════════════
   TESTIMONIAL
   ════════════════════════ */
.gh-testimonial{background:var(--white);border:1.5px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);border-radius:var(--r-xl);padding:36px;margin:48px 0;max-width:var(--prose);box-shadow:var(--sh-md);position:relative;}
.gh-testimonial::before{content:'\201C';position:absolute;top:-8px;left:24px;font-size:72px;color:var(--carolina);opacity:.2;font-family:Georgia,serif;line-height:1;}
.gh-testimonial blockquote{font-style:italic;font-size:16px;line-height:1.75;color:var(--charcoal);margin-bottom:16px;}
.gh-testimonial-author{font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:var(--slate);}
.gh-testimonial-link{margin-top:12px;font-size:14px;}

/* ════════════════════════
   QUIZ
   3 questions, dark gradient
   ════════════════════════ */
.gh-quiz{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue-800) 0%,var(--blue-900) 60%,#071626 100%);border-radius:var(--r-2xl);padding:48px;margin:44px 0;position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
.gh-quiz::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:-20%;right:-10%;width:45%;height:75%;background:radial-gradient(ellipse,rgba(75,156,211,.12) 0%,transparent 70%);pointer-events:none;}
.gh-quiz-hd{text-align:center;margin-bottom:32px;position:relative;z-index:2;}
.gh-quiz-hd h3{font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:clamp(20px,2.4vw,26px);font-weight:700;color:#fff !important;margin:0 0 6px;}
.gh-quiz-hd p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.78) !important;font-size:15px;margin:0;max-width:none;}
.gh-quiz-progress{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:8px;margin-bottom:28px;position:relative;z-index:2;}
.gh-qdot{width:10px;height:10px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.3);transition:all 280ms var(--ease);}
.gh-qdot.active{width:24px;border-radius:5px;background:var(--nc-gold);}
.gh-qdot.done{background:var(--carolina);}
.gh-qstep{display:none;position:relative;z-index:2;}
.gh-qstep.active{display:block;}
.gh-qquestion{color:#fff;font-size:19px;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:18px;display:block;}
.gh-qopts{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:10px;}
.gh-qopt{color:#fff !important;background:rgba(255,255,255,.08) !important;border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22) !important;border-radius:var(--r-full) !important;padding:14px 20px !important;font-size:14px !important;font-weight:600 !important;cursor:pointer !important;font-family:inherit !important;width:100% !important;text-align:center !important;transition:all 220ms var(--ease) !important;}
.gh-qopt:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.14) !important;border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.45) !important;}
.gh-qopt.selected{background:rgba(75,156,211,.28) !important;border-color:var(--carolina) !important;}
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<!-- ╔═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
     ║   GENERATIONHEALTH v5.2 — NEPQ COPY QUICK REFERENCE     ║
     ╚═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝

NEPQ = Neuro-Emotional Persuasion Questioning (Jeremy Miner)
  Core premise: People decide emotionally, justify logically.
  Copy must surface PAIN before presenting SOLUTION.

── 4-STAGE SEQUENCE ────────────────────────────────────────
  1. CONNECTING       Current situation. No pressure. Who are you?
  2. PROBLEM AWARE    The specific risk they face but may not know.
  3. CONSEQUENCE      The real cost of inaction. Dollar-specific.
  4. VISION BRIDGE    What it looks like when it goes right.
                      Then → Rob as the specific answer.

── PAGE COPY MAP ───────────────────────────────────────────
  Hero H1/subtitle   → Formulas 1, 3, or 4. Pain or question first.
  Instant Answer     → Problem Paragraph. Lead with "don't realize"
  Body P1            → Problem Paragraph pattern
  Body P2            → Consequence Block (if relevant)
  Scenario cards     → Problem (setup) + Vision Bridge (resolution)
  CTA #1             → Vision Bridge headline
  Quiz               → Q1=Connecting · Q2=Problem · Q3=Consequence
  Quiz Results       → Validation + Risk + Rob (not "get a quote")
  Trust Ladder       → Vision Bridge in step form
  CTA #2             → Soft invitation / question headline
  FAQ                → Formula 3 questions · At least 1 consequence

── APPROVED CTA LANGUAGE ───────────────────────────────────
  ✓ "Let's figure out what's right for you →"
  ✓ "Talk to Rob →"
  ✓ "Let's check your doctors and drugs →"
  ✓ "Let's make sure you're enrolled correctly →"
  ✓ "One call. No strangers. No spam."
  ✗ NEVER: "Get a Free Quote Now" / "Submit Your Information"
  ✗ NEVER: "Request a Callback" / "Apply Now" / "Enroll Today"

── VOICE RULES ─────────────────────────────────────────────
  ✓ Question-first openers
  ✓ Specific dollar amounts and penalty math
  ✓ First-person from Rob ("I check your doctors myself")
  ✓ The call center as the villain (never name competitors)
  ✓ NC-local always (Durham, Wake, Triangle, specific county)
  ✗ NEVER start a body paragraph with "Medicare is..." or "In NC..."
  ✗ NEVER lead with the solution before the problem

Full framework: GH-NEPQ-Copy-Framework-v1.docx

── PRE-DELIVERY CHECKLIST ──────────────────────────────────
  ☐ All [BRACKET] placeholders replaced
  ☐ Schema @graph: all 11 types present, slugs/dates filled
  ☐ FAQPage schema matches FAQ accordion exactly (6 items)
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  ☐ CTA buttons use approved language only (see above)
  ☐ Quiz questions follow Q1=Connecting/Q2=Problem/Q3=Consequence
  ☐ Quiz result strings use {title, text} NEPQ format
  ☐ INTERNAL CROSS-LINKS — 3+ inline body links filled
  ☐ RELATED GUIDES — all 8 slots filled with real URLs
  ☐ No [RELATED-SLUG] or [RELATED GUIDE] placeholders in hrefs
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  ☐ County grid intact (8 links)
  ☐ Elementor dark sections: inline style !important on all text
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  ☐ No DOMContentLoaded — IIFE pattern only
  ☐ Stat row (.gh-stat-row) present
  ☐ .gh-sources citations panel — min 5 .gov sources
  ☐ Branded infographic present (pure black bg, dominant numbers)
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     HERO  ·  NEPQ STAGE: CONNECTING + PROBLEM AWARENESS
     ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
     The hero must do 3 things in 8 seconds:
       1. Confirm the visitor is in the right place (CONNECTING)
       2. Surface the fear or problem that brought them here
          (PROBLEM AWARENESS — use a Formula 1, 3, or 4 headline)
       3. Position Rob as the specific local solution

HEADLINE FORMULA OPTIONS — pick one per page:
       Formula 1 (Consequence Gap):
         "[Desired outcome] without [feared consequence]."
         e.g. "Enroll in Medicare correctly the first time —
               without the penalty you'd pay permanently."
       Formula 3 (Question):
         "What happens to your [thing] if you [common mistake]?"
       Formula 4 (Identity / Local):
         "If you're turning 65 in [county] this year, here's
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SUBTITLE RULE: Must name the specific pain or risk.
       WRONG: "Get help with Medicare in North Carolina."
       RIGHT: "The employer-size test, the 8-month window, and the
               permanent penalty — everything to enroll correctly
               in 2026 without a mistake you pay for forever."

EYEBROW: County + year + trust signal:
       "Durham & Wake County · 2026 · No SSN Required"

CTA BUTTONS — approved language only:
       Primary: "Let's figure out what's right for you →"
                "Let's make sure you're enrolled correctly →"
                "Let's check your doctors and drugs →"
       Secondary call: "Talk to Rob · 828-761-3326"
       NEVER USE: "Get a Free Quote Now" / "Submit Your Information"
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       NEPQ STAGE: PROBLEM AWARENESS (AEO / Voice)
       ─────────────────────────────────────────────
       Answers the primary keyword question in 2–4 sentences.
       AI models cite this block. Google AI Overviews pull from it.

NEPQ PATTERN — Problem Paragraph:
         "Here's what most people in [situation] don't realize
          until it's too late: [specific problem as a fact].
          [Make it personal to reader's situation].
          [Cite a 2026 figure — Part B premium, penalty, window]."

H2 RULE: Use a question-format H2 (Formula 3):
         "What happens to your [X] if you [mistake]?"
         "When do you have to sign up for Medicare in NC?"
       ───────────────────────────────────────────── -->
  <div class="gh-prose">
    
    <h2>[PRIMARY H2 — question format, e.g. "What Happens If You Miss Your Medicare Enrollment Window?"]</h2>

<div class="gh-answer" role="note" aria-label="Quick answer">
      <span class="gh-answer-label">Quick Answer</span>
      <p>[INSTANT ANSWER — 2–4 sentences. Lead with the problem fact, not the service. Cite one 2026 figure. e.g. "If you delay Part B enrollment without qualifying employer coverage, you owe a 10% surcharge per year of delay — permanently. In 2026, the standard Part B premium is $185/month, so each year of unqualified delay adds $18.50/month forever. The 8-month Special Enrollment Period starts when employer coverage ends, not when you retire."]</p>
    </div>

<p>[INTRO P1 — NEPQ Problem Paragraph. Start with "Here's what most people..." or name the specific risk. DO NOT start with "Medicare is..." or "In North Carolina..."]</p>

<p>[INTRO P2 — Brief vision bridge: what happens when this goes right. Close with Rob. e.g. "That's the conversation Rob has with every client before making a single recommendation. Call <a href="tel:828-761-3326" class="gh-inline">828-761-3326</a> or keep reading to understand what's at stake."]</p>
  </div>

<div class="gh-costs" aria-label="2026 cost figures">
    <div class="gh-costs-hd">
      <h3>[COST STRIP TITLE — e.g. "2026 Medicare Plan Costs — North Carolina"]</h3>
      <p>[COST STRIP SUBTITLE — e.g. "What your quotes will show · Source: CMS.gov"]</p>
    </div>
    <div class="gh-costs-grid">
      <div class="gh-cost-box">
        <div class="gh-cost-label">[LABEL 1]</div>
        <span class="gh-cost-val">[VALUE 1]</span>
        <div class="gh-cost-note">[NOTE 1]</div>
      </div>
      <div class="gh-cost-box">
        <div class="gh-cost-label">[LABEL 2]</div>
        <span class="gh-cost-val">[VALUE 2]</span>
        <div class="gh-cost-note">[NOTE 2]</div>
      </div>
      <div class="gh-cost-box">
        <div class="gh-cost-label">[LABEL 3]</div>
        <span class="gh-cost-val">[VALUE 3]</span>
        <div class="gh-cost-note">[NOTE 3]</div>
      </div>
      <div class="gh-cost-box">
        <div class="gh-cost-label">[LABEL 4]</div>
        <span class="gh-cost-val">[VALUE 4]</span>
        <div class="gh-cost-note">[NOTE 4]</div>
      </div>
    </div>
    <div class="gh-costs-src"><p><strong>Source:</strong> CMS 2026 figures. For personalized NC plan data, <a href="tel:828-761-3326">call 828-761-3326</a>.</p></div>
  </div>

<div class="gh-prose">
    <div class="gh-formula">
      <span class="gh-formula-label">[FORMULA LABEL — e.g. "The Total Cost Formula"]</span>
      <div class="gh-formula-eq">[FORMULA — e.g. "(Monthly premiums × 12) + deductibles + copays + drug costs = Total annual cost"]</div>
      <p>[FORMULA EXPLANATION — 1–2 sentences contextualizing what the formula means for this page.]</p>
    </div>
  </div>

<div class="gh-prose">
    <h2>[6-GRID SECTION H2]</h2>
    <p>[INTRO SENTENCE for the grid.]</p>
  </div>
  <div class="gh-6grid" role="list">
    <div class="gh-6card" role="listitem">
      <div class="gh-6card-icon">💰</div>
      <h4>[CARD 1 TITLE]</h4>
      <p>[CARD 1 BODY — 2 sentences max.]</p>
    </div>
    <div class="gh-6card" role="listitem">
      <div class="gh-6card-icon">📋</div>
      <h4>[CARD 2 TITLE]</h4>
      <p>[CARD 2 BODY]</p>
    </div>
    <div class="gh-6card" role="listitem">
      <div class="gh-6card-icon">🏥</div>
      <h4>[CARD 3 TITLE]</h4>
      <p>[CARD 3 BODY]</p>
    </div>
    <div class="gh-6card" role="listitem">
      <div class="gh-6card-icon">💊</div>
      <h4>[CARD 4 TITLE]</h4>
      <p>[CARD 4 BODY]</p>
    </div>
    <div class="gh-6card" role="listitem">
      <div class="gh-6card-icon">🛡</div>
      <h4>[CARD 5 TITLE]</h4>
      <p>[CARD 5 BODY]</p>
    </div>
    <div class="gh-6card" role="listitem">
      <div class="gh-6card-icon">🦷</div>
      <h4>[CARD 6 TITLE]</h4>
      <p>[CARD 6 BODY]</p>
    </div>
  </div>

<div class="gh-prose">
    <div class="gh-tip">
      <div class="gh-tip-header">💡 Expert Tip from Rob Simm</div>
      <p>[TIP TEXT — First-person. Practical insight Rob wouldn't find on Medicare.gov. 2–4 sentences.]</p>
    </div>
  </div>

<div class="gh-prose">
    <div class="gh-warning">
      <div class="gh-warning-header">⚠ [WARNING TITLE — e.g. "Important Enrollment Deadline"]</div>
      <p>[WARNING BODY — Factual, specific. Cite dates or dollar amounts where possible.]</p>
    </div>
  </div>

</div>

<!-- ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
     CTA MODAL #1  ·  NEPQ STAGE: VISION BRIDGE
     ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
     Placed at ~25–30% page depth, after the reader understands
     the problem. This is the VISION stage — invite them to see
     the better outcome before they commit to anything.

HEADLINE: Use the vision bridge or contrast formula:
       "Here's what it looks like when you get this right."
       "One call. Your doctors confirmed. Your drugs priced."
       "Questions About [Topic] in [County]? Let's talk."
     NEVER: "Ready to Compare Plans?" / "Get a Free Quote"

LEFT CARD: Compare tool — low friction, no SSN.
     RIGHT CARD: Talk to Rob — vision-bridge copy.
       "Your doctors verified. Your drugs priced. Total annual
        cost calculated. No follow-up calls from strangers."
     ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ -->
<div class="gh-container">
  <div class="gh-cta-modal" aria-label="Get help comparing Medicare plans">
    <div class="gh-cta-hd">
      
      <h2>[CTA 1 HEADLINE — vision bridge or question. e.g. "Let's Make Sure You Get This Right."]</h2>
      <p>Licensed · Independent · All Carriers · Your Data Never Sold</p>
    </div>
    <div class="gh-cta-grid">
      <div class="gh-cta-card">
        <h3>Compare Plans Side by Side</h3>
        <p>County-specific plan data. Every Medicare Advantage, Medigap, and Part D plan in your NC county. No SSN, no spam calls.</p>
        <a href="/compare" class="gh-ghost gh-ghost--primary gh-ghost--compare">Let's See What’s Available →</a>
      </div>
      <div class="gh-cta-card">
        
        <h3>Talk to Rob Directly</h3>
        <p>Doctors verified. Drugs priced. Total annual cost calculated. No follow-up calls from strangers.</p>
        <a href="tel:828-761-3326" class="gh-ghost gh-ghost--call">📞 Call 828-761-3326<span class="gh-ghost-sub">Mon–Fri 9am–7pm · Sat 12pm–4pm</span></a>
        <a href="sms:828-761-3326" class="gh-ghost gh-ghost--text">💬 Text Us</a>
        <a href="https://calendly.com/robert-generationhealth/new-meeting" class="gh-ghost gh-ghost--sched">📅 Book a Free Call</a>
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
</div>

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       COMPONENT: DECISION SCENARIO CARDS (3-card)
       NEPQ STAGE: CONSEQUENCE + VISION (per card)
       ─────────────────────────────────────────────
       Each card = one reader situation. Structure:
         BADGE: Who is this person? (Identity label)
         TITLE: The specific risk or question they face
         SETUP (P1): NEPQ Problem Paragraph — the situation
           and what they don't realize. 2–3 sentences.
         RESOLUTION (P2): NEPQ Vision Bridge — what Rob
           caught that a call center would have missed.
         VERDICT: The specific consequence avoided or
           the specific outcome achieved. Concrete.

COLOR-CODING by urgency/type:
         blue = standard Medicare scenario
         green = favorable / positive outcome
         purple = complexity / comparison decision
         teal = ACA or special enrollment
         amber = warning / penalty / deadline risk
       ───────────────────────────────────────────── -->
  <div class="gh-prose">
    
    <h2>[SCENARIO H2 — e.g. "Three Situations Where Getting Medicare Wrong Is Easy — and Expensive"]</h2>
    <p>[INTRO — 1 sentence: "Here are three situations Rob sees regularly. Each one ends differently depending on whether someone caught the problem in time."]</p>
  </div>
  <div class="gh-scenarios" role="list">
    <div class="gh-scenario" role="listitem">
      <div class="gh-scenario-hd gh-scenario-hd--blue">
        
        <div class="gh-scenario-badge">[BADGE 1 — e.g. "Working Past 65" or "New to Medicare"]</div>
        
        <h4>[SCENARIO 1 TITLE — e.g. "Stayed on Employer Plan — But Employer Has 12 Employees"]</h4>
      </div>
      <div class="gh-scenario-body">
        
        <p>[SCENARIO 1 SETUP — e.g. "She had employer coverage, so she assumed she was protected from Medicare penalties. What she didn't know: her employer had 14 employees, which means Medicare was her primary coverage the day she turned 65 — not her employer plan."]</p>
        
        <p>[SCENARIO 1 RESOLUTION — e.g. "Rob caught it before the 8-month SEP closed. She enrolled in Part B on time and avoided a permanent 10% annual penalty. The call center quote she got online never asked about employer size."]</p>
        <div class="gh-verdict gh-verdict--blue">⚠ [VERDICT — e.g. "The right question: How many people work at your employer?"]</div>
      </div>
    </div>
    <div class="gh-scenario" role="listitem">
      <div class="gh-scenario-hd gh-scenario-hd--green">
        <div class="gh-scenario-badge">[BADGE 2]</div>
        <h4>[SCENARIO 2 TITLE]</h4>
      </div>
      <div class="gh-scenario-body">
        <p>[SCENARIO 2 SETUP — NEPQ Problem Paragraph]</p>
        <p>[SCENARIO 2 RESOLUTION — NEPQ Vision Bridge]</p>
        <div class="gh-verdict gh-verdict--green">💡 [VERDICT — specific outcome or insight]</div>
      </div>
    </div>
    <div class="gh-scenario" role="listitem">
      <div class="gh-scenario-hd gh-scenario-hd--purple">
        <div class="gh-scenario-badge">[BADGE 3]</div>
        <h4>[SCENARIO 3 TITLE]</h4>
      </div>
      <div class="gh-scenario-body">
        <p>[SCENARIO 3 SETUP — NEPQ Problem Paragraph]</p>
        <p>[SCENARIO 3 RESOLUTION — NEPQ Vision Bridge]</p>
        <div class="gh-verdict gh-verdict--purple">💡 [VERDICT — specific outcome or insight]</div>
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>

<div class="gh-prose">
    <h2>[SIDE-BY-SIDE SECTION H2 — e.g. "Three NC Scenarios — Real 2026 Numbers"]</h2>
    <p>[INTRO — note these use 2026 figures and typical NC plan costs.]</p>
  </div>

<div class="gh-sc-block">
    <div class="gh-sc-hd gh-sc-hd--teal">
      <div class="gh-sc-badge">[BLOCK 1 BADGE — e.g. "Scenario 1 — Light Use"]</div>
      <h3>[BLOCK 1 TITLE — e.g. "Healthy, Rarely Uses Healthcare"]</h3>
      <p>[BLOCK 1 PROFILE — e.g. "2 generics · 4 PCP visits/year · No hospitalization"]</p>
    </div>
    <div class="gh-sc-cols">
      <div class="gh-sc-col">
        <div class="gh-sc-col-label"><span class="gh-sc-dot dot-ma"></span><span>[PLAN A LABEL — e.g. "Medicare Advantage ($0 Premium Plan)"]</span></div>
        <div class="gh-sc-row"><span class="gh-sc-row-label">Part B Premium</span><span class="gh-sc-row-val">$2,434.80</span></div>
        <div class="gh-sc-row"><span class="gh-sc-row-label">[LINE ITEM 2]</span><span class="gh-sc-row-val">[VALUE]</span></div>
        <div class="gh-sc-row"><span class="gh-sc-row-label">[LINE ITEM 3]</span><span class="gh-sc-row-val">[VALUE]</span></div>
        <div class="gh-sc-row"><span class="gh-sc-row-label">[LINE ITEM 4]</span><span class="gh-sc-row-val">[VALUE]</span></div>
        <div class="gh-sc-row"><span class="gh-sc-row-label">[LINE ITEM 5]</span><span class="gh-sc-row-val">[VALUE]</span></div>
        <div class="gh-sc-total total-ma">
          <div class="gh-sc-total-label">MA Total Annual Cost</div>
          <div class="gh-sc-total-val">[TOTAL RANGE]</div>
        </div>
      </div>
      <div class="gh-sc-col">
        <div class="gh-sc-col-label"><span class="gh-sc-dot dot-mg"></span><span>[PLAN B LABEL — e.g. "Medigap Plan G + Part D"]</span></div>
        <div class="gh-sc-row"><span class="gh-sc-row-label">Part B Premium</span><span class="gh-sc-row-val">$2,434.80</span></div>
        <div class="gh-sc-row"><span class="gh-sc-row-label">[LINE ITEM 2]</span><span class="gh-sc-row-val">[VALUE]</span></div>
        <div class="gh-sc-row"><span class="gh-sc-row-label">[LINE ITEM 3]</span><span class="gh-sc-row-val">[VALUE]</span></div>
        <div class="gh-sc-row"><span class="gh-sc-row-label">[LINE ITEM 4]</span><span class="gh-sc-row-val">[VALUE]</span></div>
        <div class="gh-sc-row"><span class="gh-sc-row-label">[LINE ITEM 5]</span><span class="gh-sc-row-val">[VALUE]</span></div>
        <div class="gh-sc-total total-mg">
          <div class="gh-sc-total-label">Medigap Total Annual Cost</div>
          <div class="gh-sc-total-val">[TOTAL RANGE]</div>
        </div>
      </div>
    </div>
    <div class="gh-sc-verdict">
      <span class="gh-sc-verdict-text">💡 [VERDICT TEXT — concise summary of which plan wins and why]</span>
      <span class="gh-sc-verdict-pill pill-ma">[WINNER PILL — e.g. "MA wins — light use"]</span>
      
    </div>
  </div>

<div class="gh-sc-block">
    <div class="gh-sc-hd gh-sc-hd--blue">
      <div class="gh-sc-badge">[BLOCK 2 BADGE]</div>
      <h3>[BLOCK 2 TITLE]</h3>
      <p>[BLOCK 2 PROFILE]</p>
    </div>
    <div class="gh-sc-cols">
      <div class="gh-sc-col">
        <div class="gh-sc-col-label"><span class="gh-sc-dot dot-ma"></span><span>[PLAN A LABEL]</span></div>
        <div class="gh-sc-row"><span class="gh-sc-row-label">Part B Premium</span><span class="gh-sc-row-val">$2,434.80</span></div>
        <div class="gh-sc-row"><span class="gh-sc-row-label">[LINE ITEM]</span><span class="gh-sc-row-val">[VALUE]</span></div>
        <div class="gh-sc-row"><span class="gh-sc-row-label">[LINE ITEM]</span><span class="gh-sc-row-val">[VALUE]</span></div>
        <div class="gh-sc-row"><span class="gh-sc-row-label">[LINE ITEM]</span><span class="gh-sc-row-val">[VALUE]</span></div>
        <div class="gh-sc-total total-ma">
          <div class="gh-sc-total-label">MA Total Annual Cost</div>
          <div class="gh-sc-total-val">[TOTAL]</div>
        </div>
      </div>
      <div class="gh-sc-col">
        <div class="gh-sc-col-label"><span class="gh-sc-dot dot-mg"></span><span>[PLAN B LABEL]</span></div>
        <div class="gh-sc-row"><span class="gh-sc-row-label">Part B Premium</span><span class="gh-sc-row-val">$2,434.80</span></div>
        <div class="gh-sc-row"><span class="gh-sc-row-label">[LINE ITEM]</span><span class="gh-sc-row-val">[VALUE]</span></div>
        <div class="gh-sc-row"><span class="gh-sc-row-label">[LINE ITEM]</span><span class="gh-sc-row-val">[VALUE]</span></div>
        <div class="gh-sc-row"><span class="gh-sc-row-label">[LINE ITEM]</span><span class="gh-sc-row-val">[VALUE]</span></div>
        <div class="gh-sc-total total-mg">
          <div class="gh-sc-total-label">Medigap Total Annual Cost</div>
          <div class="gh-sc-total-val">[TOTAL]</div>
        </div>
      </div>
    </div>
    <div class="gh-sc-verdict">
      <span class="gh-sc-verdict-text">💡 [VERDICT TEXT]</span>
      <span class="gh-sc-verdict-pill pill-ma">[WINNER PILL]</span>
    </div>
  </div>

<div class="gh-sc-block">
    <div class="gh-sc-hd gh-sc-hd--purple">
      <div class="gh-sc-badge">[BLOCK 3 BADGE]</div>
      <h3>[BLOCK 3 TITLE]</h3>
      <p>[BLOCK 3 PROFILE]</p>
    </div>
    <div class="gh-sc-cols">
      <div class="gh-sc-col">
        <div class="gh-sc-col-label"><span class="gh-sc-dot dot-ma"></span><span>[PLAN A LABEL]</span></div>
        <div class="gh-sc-row"><span class="gh-sc-row-label">Part B Premium</span><span class="gh-sc-row-val">$2,434.80</span></div>
        <div class="gh-sc-row"><span class="gh-sc-row-label">[LINE ITEM]</span><span class="gh-sc-row-val">[VALUE]</span></div>
        <div class="gh-sc-row"><span class="gh-sc-row-label">[LINE ITEM]</span><span class="gh-sc-row-val">[VALUE]</span></div>
        <div class="gh-sc-row"><span class="gh-sc-row-label">[LINE ITEM]</span><span class="gh-sc-row-val">[VALUE]</span></div>
        <div class="gh-sc-total total-ma">
          <div class="gh-sc-total-label">MA Total Annual Cost</div>
          <div class="gh-sc-total-val">[TOTAL]</div>
        </div>
      </div>
      <div class="gh-sc-col">
        <div class="gh-sc-col-label"><span class="gh-sc-dot dot-mg"></span><span>[PLAN B LABEL]</span></div>
        <div class="gh-sc-row"><span class="gh-sc-row-label">Part B Premium</span><span class="gh-sc-row-val">$2,434.80</span></div>
        <div class="gh-sc-row"><span class="gh-sc-row-label">[LINE ITEM]</span><span class="gh-sc-row-val">[VALUE]</span></div>
        <div class="gh-sc-row"><span class="gh-sc-row-label">[LINE ITEM]</span><span class="gh-sc-row-val">[VALUE]</span></div>
        <div class="gh-sc-row"><span class="gh-sc-row-label">[LINE ITEM]</span><span class="gh-sc-row-val">[VALUE]</span></div>
        <div class="gh-sc-total total-mg">
          <div class="gh-sc-total-label">Medigap Total Annual Cost</div>
          <div class="gh-sc-total-val">[TOTAL]</div>
        </div>
      </div>
    </div>
    <div class="gh-sc-verdict">
      <span class="gh-sc-verdict-text">💡 [VERDICT TEXT]</span>
      <span class="gh-sc-verdict-pill pill-mg">[WINNER PILL]</span>
    </div>
  </div>

<div class="gh-howto" aria-label="Step-by-step instructions">
    <div class="gh-howto-hd">
      <h3>[HOW-TO TITLE — e.g. "How to Get Accurate Medicare Quotes in NC"]</h3>
      <p>[HOW-TO SUBTITLE — e.g. "The right process takes about 20 minutes."]</p>
    </div>
    <div class="gh-steps-4">
      <div class="gh-step"><div class="gh-step-num">1</div><h4>[STEP 1 TITLE]</h4><p>[STEP 1 BODY — 2–3 sentences.]</p></div>
      <div class="gh-step"><div class="gh-step-num">2</div><h4>[STEP 2 TITLE]</h4><p>[STEP 2 BODY]</p></div>
      <div class="gh-step"><div class="gh-step-num">3</div><h4>[STEP 3 TITLE]</h4><p>[STEP 3 BODY]</p></div>
      <div class="gh-step"><div class="gh-step-num">4</div><h4>[STEP 4 TITLE]</h4><p>[STEP 4 BODY]</p></div>
      
    </div>
  </div>

<div class="gh-2col">
    <div class="gh-col-card">
      <h4>[COL CARD 1 TITLE]</h4>
      <ul class="gh-col-list">
        <li>[ITEM 1]</li>
        <li>[ITEM 2]</li>
        <li>[ITEM 3]</li>
        <li>[ITEM 4]</li>
        <li>[ITEM 5]</li>
      </ul>
    </div>
    <div class="gh-col-card">
      <h4>[COL CARD 2 TITLE]</h4>
      <ul class="gh-col-list">
        <li>[ITEM 1]</li>
        <li>[ITEM 2]</li>
        <li>[ITEM 3]</li>
        <li>[ITEM 4]</li>
        <li>[ITEM 5]</li>
      </ul>
    </div>
  </div>

<div class="gh-prose">
    <h2>[TIMING SECTION H2 — e.g. "When to Enroll in Medicare in NC"]</h2>
  </div>
  <div class="gh-timing">
    <div class="gh-timing-card">
      <div class="gh-timing-window">[WINDOW NAME]</div>
      <div class="gh-timing-dates">[DATES]</div>
      <p>[WINDOW DESCRIPTION]</p>
    </div>
    <div class="gh-timing-card">
      <div class="gh-timing-window">[WINDOW NAME]</div>
      <div class="gh-timing-dates">[DATES]</div>
      <p>[WINDOW DESCRIPTION]</p>
    </div>
    <div class="gh-timing-card">
      <div class="gh-timing-window">[WINDOW NAME]</div>
      <div class="gh-timing-dates">[DATES]</div>
      <p>[WINDOW DESCRIPTION]</p>
    </div>
    <div class="gh-timing-card urgent">
      <div class="gh-timing-window">⚠ [URGENT WINDOW NAME]</div>
      <div class="gh-timing-dates">[DATES]</div>
      <p>[URGENT DESCRIPTION]</p>
    </div>
  </div>

<div class="gh-testimonial">
    <blockquote>[TESTIMONIAL QUOTE — pulled from Google review. Attribute to county, not full name.]</blockquote>
    <div class="gh-testimonial-author">— [FIRST NAME OR INITIALS], [COUNTY] County Resident</div>
    <div class="gh-testimonial-link"><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/GenerationHealth" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Read all 20+ five-star reviews on Google →</a></div>
  </div>

<div class="gh-prose">
    <h2>Programs That Lower Your Medicare Costs</h2>
    <p>Before finalizing any comparison, check whether you qualify for savings programs that can reduce your costs under either plan type.</p>
  </div>
  <div class="gh-programs">
    <div class="gh-program-card">
      <div class="gh-program-icon">💊</div>
      <h4>Extra Help (Low Income Subsidy)</h4>
      <p>Income under ~$22,590/year (individual) qualifies for reduced Part D premiums, deductibles, and copays. Can save $5,000+/year for people on expensive medications.</p>
      <span class="gh-program-limit">Income limit: ~$22,590/yr individual</span>
    </div>
    <div class="gh-program-card">
      <div class="gh-program-icon">💰</div>
      <h4>Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)</h4>
      <p>QMB pays your Part B premium ($202.90/mo), deductibles, and coinsurance. SLMB and QI pay Part B premium. Income limits up to $1,816/month individual in 2026.</p>
      <span class="gh-program-limit">Income limit: up to $1,816/mo individual</span>
    </div>
  </div>

</div>

<!-- ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
     QUIZ  ·  NEPQ STAGE: ALL FOUR STAGES IN SEQUENCE
     ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
     The quiz is a NEPQ tool disguised as a utility. Its purpose
     is not just routing — it creates internal problem awareness
     through the act of answering questions. By the time someone
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Q2 (STEP 1) = PROBLEM AWARENESS question — surfaces risk.
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Q3 (STEP 2) = CONSEQUENCE question — stakes and specifics.
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RESULT STRINGS — NEPQ structure per result (Section 7.4):
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