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New Member Spotlight: Charlie Page
I have really enjoyed my time in the group insurance industry. The people you meet and interact with have strong values, purpose, integrity, and a passion for helping other people be better prepared for the future. I hope that my time at FWAHU would be spent developing strong partnerships with brokers while continuing to equip myself and others with new trends and ideas for our industry.
New MLR Editorial Template Available
Check out the new letter to the editor on medical loss ratio now available on the NAHU website. You can submit it “as-is” with a letter of introduction to your local media or use it as a template to personalize and localize the message.
Benefits of FWAHU Membership
FWAHU Membership offers you countless benefits. Do you know all that you can take advantage of? Click here to see a summary of the benefits of being a member of this well respected and advantageous organization.
Amendment to Regulation on “Grandfathered” Health Plans
On June 17th, the Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and the Treasury (the Departments) issued the “grandfather” regulation which, by addressing how health plans can retain a “grandfathered” exemption from certain new requirements, helps protect Americans’ ability to keep their current plan if they like it. At the same time, Americans in grandfathered plans will receive many of the added benefits that the new law provides. The regulation also minimizes market disruption and helps put us on a path toward the competitive, patient-centered market of the future.
December Luncheon – Politics, Sex, and Religion
Politics, Sex, and Religion – yes, we\’re talking all 3! Please join FWAHU on December 9th from 11:30 to 2 for our monthly membership meeting.
Leading Producers Round Table
LPRT is a premier program for top Health, Disability, Long Term Care, and Worksite Marketing Insurance providers. LPRT members recieve exclusive membership benefits, access to LPRT events and much more.
Small Group Specialist Designation
If you have taken the SB79 8 hour CE, passed the exam and are a member of either TAHU or NAHU, then you can now earn the Small Group Specialist DESIGNATION (SGS)! That’s right, the SB79 CE is now a designation.
November President\’s Message
FWAHU\’ers, If you are spooked this month I hope it\’s because it\’s Halloween and not because of Health Care Reform. Voting is an important tool we all have available to
Recap: Vendor Day
FWAHU’s Annual Vendor Day was held on October 14th from 10am-3pm at Rolling Hills Country Club. The 4th quarter is a busy time for agents and it can be difficult to meet with all your carrier reps to get the most up-to-date information available.
Recap: Medicare Vendor Day
As SIX tornadoes touched down, dedicated AHU members from all over the state swam into FWAHU\’s 3rd annual Medicare Day–with over 140 participants. Topics and 5 hours of CE ranged from Medicare changes, health care reform, and alternative income sources not affected by reform.
November Luncheon
Please join the Fort Worth Association of Health Underwriters on Thursday, November 11th for our monthly membership meeting, including election results and 2 hours of CE on HITECH, HIPAA, and GLB.
New Member Spotlight: Rachael Alt
Rachael Alt O’Reilly has been with Alt Bentley Yates, Inc. (formerly known as Alt Benefit Consultants, Inc.) for more than 4 years. Rachael decided to join FWAHU to follow in her mother’s footsteps, and become more involved in the industry. This way she will be better equipped to educate her clients and help simplify their plan administration.