Metro Detroit Association of Health Underwriters

What has NAHU done for you and your clients lately?!

• Janet Trautwein, NAHU CEO, along with others within NAHU’s legislative teams holds seat on committees with the NAIC. They have equal voting power as the insurance commissioners in each state. Janet was involved in an important resolution that the NAIC released, confirming their commitment to the role of insurance agents as an essential part of the health insurance system. 
• What does this mean to you? 
• The NAIC makes recommendations to HHS as they work on implementation regulations for the Health Care Bill.  Having the NAIC commit to and endorse the role of insurance agents is a huge win. 
• What does this mean to your clients?
• The NAIC’s goal is to protect consumers from potential unlicensed, untrained and unregulated navigators.

What is MAHU going to do for you and your clients?

• Did you know that the language in the law concerning the exchanges leaves it up to the states to decide where consumers will access their subsidies?  MAHU commits to work to ensure consumers in Michigan will continue to work with their licensed agents to navigate the new system and the possibilities for funding.  Don’t forget that the subsidies are not only set up for individuals but for small groups looking for access as well! 

What has MDAHU done for you and your clients lately? 

• Janet Trautwein, CEO of NAHU, spoke to over 200 MDAHU members and their clients about what is going on the front lines of the health care reform bill. 
• This year’s Board of Trustees has renewed its commitment to members and pledged to offer interesting and relevant membership programs.
• MDAHU will work to have our voices heard in Lansing and Washington on issues that are important to our members.  

The Top Reasons To Join MDAHU

Dan Blakemore MDAHU Board of Trustees, President

1. Numbers.  We need your name and your number in Washington and Lansing.  Legislators respond to numbers.  NAHU represents 100,000 insurance professionals, we need more.  

2. Professional responsibility.  You make a living in the distribution of healthcare related products.  Join the cause to protect the industry and the clients you serve.

3. Positioning.  Advertise that you are a member of your professional association.  The majority of clients participate in their professional associations.  Their insurance agent should participate in his/her professional association as well. 

4. Education.  NAHU sends a daily newswire and weekly legislative updates concerning health care news.  NAHU sponsors certification courses and CE.  Its website is one of the most comprehensive and up-to-date and available only to members.

5. Programming.  MDAHU offers compelling programming in the form of monthly meetings, CE opportunities, speaker series for your clients, a golf outing and an annual Expo. 

6. Funding.  We need your money in Washington and in Lansing. A portion of the dues you pay go to funding the effort to preserve the private health insurance market.

7. Political Action.  The Health Underwriters Political Action Committee (HUPAC) is your opportunity to donate money that is used to support people and causes working to protect our industry.

8. Connecting.  MDAHU offers the chance to serve on committees or on the board—to make friendships across agencies or companies; to network; to find lifelong friends serving with folks who share a common passion.  

9. Giving.  MDAHU supports local charities, such as Special Days Camp and Rainbow Connection, through volunteer activities and fund raising.