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| Your NAHU Dues Hard at Work! |
8/25/10 |
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NAIC Makes Sure Agents are the Only People that Can Sell in the Exchange
Many have asked me what exactly NAHU is doing to protect the role of the agent...well...on Monday we scored a very tangible and critical victory as a direct result of your NAHU dues. NAHU has had a seat at the table of the NAIC since day one, a direct result of our influence in Washington. Our influence in Washington is a byproduct of our membership numbers...this, my friends, is why you pay your annual dues. Be encouraged by the NAIC's decision to mandate licensed agents be the only ones able to sell inside the exchange, Monday represents the first of many victories the National Association of Health Underwriters will deliver its members. Imagine the influence we would have if each of us got one new member engaged in our association...can we count on you?
WE, THE MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE COMMISSIONERS, THEREFORE RESOLVE THAT:
As the standards for implementing national health reform are being developed, it is essential that they recognize and protect the indispensable role that licensed insurance professionals play in serving consumers. It is important for federal policymakers to acknowledge the critical role of producers and to establish standards for the Exchanges so that insurance professionals will continue to be adequately compensated for the services they provide, and so that the duties of Exchange Navigators appropriately reflect the important role of insurance producers who are skilled, knowledgeable, educated and licensed and regulated.
Please see the attached PDF for the entire release.
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 SDAHU will again participate in the 4th Annual SeWorld Shamu & You Family Walk for Rady Children's Hospital. Last year we had 96 walkers and raised almost $6,000 for the Special Needs Clinic. If you, a family member, friend or fellow worker, would like to walk for this wonderful cause WE WANT YOU… Please contact Gail James Clarke at (858) 883-2486 or Joel Marcus (760) 804-6233 for more information. If you would like to be a team leader who will help recruit other walkers and donations, Gail and Joel want you to call them. Last year over 3,000 walkers were at SeaWorld and this year there should be over 5,000. Don’t miss out on a great time for you, your children and grandchildren. Admission to SeaWorld, after the walk, will be at ½ price.
To join SDAHU, Shamu & You follow this link to register as a team member! Every dollar counts, and your generosity will help support "Our Kids" at the Special Needs Clinic. It's a whale of a challenge - but together, we can make a real splash in pediatric healthcare.
Information About 2011 NAHU Dues
From the desk of Janet Trautwein
Before the impact of health reform is over, we will see the regulations for this 2,700-page bill grow to tens of thousands of pages. The process of monitoring, commenting on and negotiating the regulations is a monumental task, and we are working around the clock on new and pending regulations.
As you can imagine, we have had to increase our staff and hire outside counsel to ensure that your needs are adequately represented. As a result, at the 2010 NAHU Convention and Annual Business Meeting in June, the NAHU House of Delegates approved a dues increase of $75 per annum ($6.25 per month), effective in 2011.
We know you depend on us to advocate for you here in Washington, DC, and in state capitals all over the United States. Some states have already begun to develop their exchanges, and others will be using the models developed by the NAIC. Our members have been involved in this work at the state level and we are confident that our input will continue to be sought out and valued.
We have our work cut out for us in working at both the federal and state level to ensure favorable policies for our industry, but bear in mind that professional benefit specialists will continue to be needed to provide multifaceted value and services that extend far beyond health care. They help employers and others maximize options on a broad range of insurance and financial security instruments, including disability insurance, long-term care insurance, life insurance and other financial planning considerations.
Our members will be at the forefront of helping to implement many of the changes coming in the months and years ahead, and to educate employers, individuals and families on complying with many of the new rules and requirements and making the most of their health insurance and other benefit options.
Thank you for your support and please feel free to contact any member of the NAHU Board of Trustees or staff if there is any way we can be of assistance. |