President's Message
By Jennifer Mitchen, ISAHU President 2020-2021
How are you? NO REALLY. HOW ARE YOU DOING?
I, for one, am just OK. Not good, not bad, just OK. As a self-proclaimed “extreme extrovert”, COVID has been really hard on me. And not just because I have school aged kids, but believe me, much sleep has been lost in my household with all of the decisions we have had to make. Let’s just say that I am VERY thankful that my 3rd and 5th grade girls are back in school, in person! We are very blessed that we have our health, a roof over our heads, jobs, etc…. but at the end of the day, I JUST MISS SEEING PEOPLE! Plus, I have had a serious case of “mascne”… that is mask acne, in case you are wondering.
Anyway, I just wanted to check in with you. If you are NOT ok, please let me know if there is anything I can do to help you. In fact, did you know that NAHU has created a COVID relief fund?
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In a crisis, there was the vision. In the vision, there was Pat Griffey.
She said she wanted to listen more, talk less, and understand better. Here's how she did it while helping Health Underwriters navigate membership decline, COVID-19, and a series of new initiatives.
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 The NAHU Education Foundation and what it’s all about!
By Carolyn Beck, NAHU Education Foundation Chair
As I move forward on the ISAHU board under the position of NAHU Education Foundation Chair, I am excited to introduce you to this wonderful non-profit side of NAHU.
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Recipients of recent ISAHU-PAC Contributions
By David Berman, Special Advisor and Legislative Liaison
These are members of the Indiana General Assembly that have supported issues that ISAHU has supported (health insurance related). We have every reason to assume these Members will continue to support these issues during the upcoming legislative session.
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August 2020 Legislative Committee Report
By Susan Rider, ISAHU Legislative Chair
Now more than ever, it is important to speak in one voice as we begin to meet with legislators during recess.
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Did you know NAHU’s Education Foundation has Mental Health resources for you and your clients?
By Carolyn Beck, NAHU Education Foundation Chair
The NAHU Education Foundation offers a Mental Health Corner which provides resources for members.
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 NAHU Member Benefits
By Jeff Goodwin, Immediate Past President
NAHU members are eligible for discounts on products and services that can enhance their business success and increase their bottom line.
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New for 2021, MyTruAdvantage MAPD plans offer a local alternative for Medicare Advantage!
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AGENT TRAINING SESSIONS BEGINNING SOON
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Headquartered in Columbus, Indiana, powered by SIHO Insurance Services, and owned by local health systems you know and trust, we offer what you expect from MAPD, and so much more.
MyTruAdvantage plans will be available in the following cities and surrounding areas: Anderson, Columbus, Evansville, Indianapolis, Kokomo, Seymour, and Terre Haute.
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CLICK HERE to register for one of our agent training sessions.
To learn more about MyTruAdvantage MAPD, contact:
Brad Wethington
VP of Medicare Advantage Sales
brad.wethington@siho.org
or 812-378-7021.
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ISAHU's Board of Directors 2020-2021 Continued
By Jennifer Mitchen, ISAHU President 2020-2021
Last month, I introduced your Executive Board of Directors. Now it’s time to start highlighting some of the other folks!
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Remembering Jesse Patton
“It is with great sorrow that I share with you that long time NAHU member and active member of HUPAC Jesse Patton of Iowa passed away peacefully in the ICU this past weekend after battling multiple health issues since last year. He was a NAHU icon, whether sharing the stage with President Bush or giving his time and talent to NAHU. He was on the “honor roll” of HUPAC, always making a 100% contribution. That is who he was, always giving 100%. From all of us at HUPAC he will be greatly missed.”
– Chris Hartman, Vice President of Congressional Affairs
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TOOLS FOR MEDICARE AGENTS
Agents can download these two guides on Medicare:
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Access Your Free Medicare Resources
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| Meeting training requirements in order to sell is your top priority along with providing premier service to your clients. With your completion of the NAHU Medicare Advantage Certification Training, you are entitled to direct access to Medicare resources at no additional cost. These resources provide further insight into topics, such as the essentials for a formal sales presentation—compliance tips and tools, Medicare Advantage plans and special needs populations, guaranteed issue rights when leaving a group plan, and HSAs. |
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Stay connected with members
In these times of increased separation, stay connected with your fellow members and receive the latest news from ISAHU on LinkedIn and Facebook
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 Election Special - 20% off NAHU Single-Payer Healthcare Certification
Take advantage of 20% off with code TOGETHER until November 3
The structure of our healthcare system is a top campaign issue in our upcoming presidential election. As a bipartisan association, it is our priority to provide you with information, tools and resources to keep you informed and competitive. |
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Now is the time to contribute to ISAHU-PAC. It's going to be a busy session.
ISAHU has long been overlooked as the Experts in the field & ISAHU should be called upon first, if a Legislator has any questions regarding proposed Legislation that will impact Health Care Insurance & related Products.
Had ISAHU had been called upon regarding Senate Bill 184, ISAHU would have expressed our concerns regarding this proposed Bill. It is too late, as it has passed & the Governor has signed it into law, effective July 1, 2020. We may be able to suggest some changes in the upcoming 2021 Legislative Session.
Read more from David Berman, past ISAHU-PAC Chair, on the value and purpose of the PAC.
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Skill-up and get ahead with leading professional designations
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Earning the Registered Employee Benefits Consultant® (REBC®) designation elevates your credibility as a professional. The field of employee benefits continues to evolve rapidly. A year does not go by without new government regulations, new or modified coverages, and new techniques for controlling benefit costs. Learn more at NAHU.
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