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The Seven Causes of Rising Healthcare Costs
The average employee health insurance cost for family coverage is $12,106 and many employers are facing increases as high as 30% this year. Understanding the causes of these out-of-control healthcare costs is vital to CFOs, benefits managers and insurance brokers. (article by Dr. Eric Bricker)
Message from New FWAHU President Kelly Dills
FWAHU is a group that works hard, plays hard, achieves success and develops great friendships along the way. Come see what makes this chapter the best in Texas. Better yet, GET INVOLVED and experience it for yourself!
June Preview: Annual Awards Luncheon
Please make plans now to attend our annual awards luncheon on Thursday, June 12th from 11:30am to 1:30pm. At the meeting, we\’ll recognize the outgoing board, induct the new board, hand out several local awards, and present one deserving member with the Donna Carnall Career Achievement Award.
New Regulations on Medicare Advantage Sales
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have proposed new rules governing the sale and solicitation of Medicare Advantage plans. Medicare Advantage plans are private health plan options, sometimes referred to as Part C, that provide all Medicare-covered health care to those who have Medicare Part A and Part B.
Letter to the President – Eric Johnson
I wanted to briefly recognize the outstanding job you did directing the local branch of our association this past chapter year. As the media chair, I enjoyed seeing the thought process behind the decisions and the way in which you made each and every member of the board feel as though we had a part in the way our members were serviced throughout the term year!
May Recap: The Paradox of Choice
At our June luncheon, FWAHU president Eric Johnson talked about the idea that offering our clients too many choices can actually limit their ability to make a decision. Following lunch, Joanna Antongiovanni from the San Antonio chapter presented her 4 hour CE class \”Group Insurance 101.\”
May Preview: The Paradox of Choice
Please join the Fort Worth Association of Health Underwriters on Thursday, May 8th, for our monthly membership meeting. The title of our luncheon presentation is “The Paradox of Choice”. Following the meeting, we\’ll be offering a 4 hour CE course called \”Group Insurance 101\”.
Trip to Austin for Senate Hearing
At Lee Manross’ prompting, Carolyn Goodwin, TAHU President, and about 15 other TAHU members, including our very own Gentrie Reisinger, attended a March 2008 hearing on State Affairs with our Texas Senators.
Survey Says…
TAHU received 131 responses to our recent survey. Were you one of them? If so, please know that we appreciate your input.
Now Accepting Nominations for DCCAA
FWAHU is now accepting nominations for the 2008 Donna Carnall Career Achievement Award. If you would like to nominate one of your fellow members for this prestigious award, please contact Ken Smith.
April Recap: FWAHU Golf Tournament
We would like to thank everyone who sponsored and participated in our annual golf tournament on Thursday, April 10th. Rain was in the forecast but the day ended up being beautiful and everyone had a great time.
Register TODAY for the TAHU Convention!
Register today for the annual TAHU Convention in El Paso. This is a good time to invest a few days and a few dollars in your profession!