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3/15/2017 MAHU December & January Newsletter
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December 2016 &January 2017
MAHU Newsletter
Happy New Year MAHU Members!
As I write this first letter for 2017 I am thinking we have the largest opportunity in
the health insurance field since 1976 when MN implemented MCHA. I can tell the
members are feeling similar because our meeting last week was attended by more than
our planned seating. The discussions were also very well attended and we think we have
a pretty good idea what needs to be done legislatively, for state and federal laws.
Shawnee Christenson, Dave Weist, Heidi Mathson, and I will be preparing for
Washington DC, for NAHU's Capital Conference the week of 2/11 - 2/15. This will give
us an opportunity to speak with our legislators and direct them to saving the health
insurance industry once and for all.
The following week, after we return, our MAHU Member Meeting will take place in
Saint Cloud and we will be able to discuss all of the legislative fixes we had learned
about the week prior. I am really looking forward to presenting this material and to see
all of you have one of the best production years ever in the next biennium.
Sincerely, Bob SteinPresident MAHU
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Feel like you should be reading through the NAHU Washington update, but don'thave time? Now you can listen to it while on the go! Don't miss any importantWashington updates from NAHU by following these steps: Log in to your account on www.NAHU.org Click on "Members", then go down to "Newsletters" under publications Click "Washington Update" (or save this link on your phone or web browser) Then click "Podcast" under the date you'd like to listen to (you can save, emailor just start listening to it) If you want to listen while driving just follow the same directions on your smartphone, when you get to the NAHU website, make sure to click "full site" instead of"Mobile".
THANK YOU TO OURPARTNER SPONSORS
Blue Cross and Blue Shield ofMinnesotaDelta Dental Direct BenefitsHealthPartnersPreferredOne
Thank you to all of those that participated in the January
Member Meeting and Appreciation Event!
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MAHU Monthly Meeting Recap January, 2017How to Fulfill Executive Life Insurance Needs
Andy Wayt
Our first member meeting of 2017 was hosted by IFC National Marketing Inc.,and was very well attended. The meeting was at the DoubleTree Hotel in St.Louis Park and included a member update by our President, Bob Stein,followed by the legislative update by our lobbyist Tim Wilkin. With thelegislators now in session, things are changing in St. Paul on an almost dailybasis. Tim Wilkin keeps us up to date.
The speaker for the January meeting was Andy Wayt from IFC. Hispresentation was on Executive Life Insurance and was very well received.The 4th quarter health group sales, this year, were very small or micro groups,we were reminded of ways to help the business owners of those groupsprotect their businesses and their families. Through real life stories, Wayt was able to instill in the attendees theimportance of talking with your clients about life insurance. Be it the keyperson insurance, or to fund a buysell business transfer, or to pay off ormanage debt. Life insurance could be the key.
We were also reminded of sales strategies in the Laws of Meetings. Forexample, if you see it as an important meeting meet them in an importantplace, maybe not a coffee shop. Also, note that most people have about an 8second attention span use your time wisely. Wayt also suggested emphasis placed on a Needs Analysis. Walk through itwith them. How much insurance do THEY think they need? Their opinion isusually the one that matters.
Don't miss our next member meeting on February 22nd at the HealthPartnersCentral MN Clinic in the St. Cloud area. The topic will be NAHU and MAHUlegislative updates. It will be a very informative meeting! Brokers in the St.Cloud and Northern Minnesota area are strongly encouraged to attend. And,for the metro brokers, it is not that far of a drive Google it!
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MAHU Monthly Meeting February
Wednesday, February 22nd
Note the Change in Venue! This meeting runs from 24 pm in St. Cloud MN.Registration starts at 1:30.
Speaker: Tim Wilkin
MAHU Lobbyist
Our legislators are back in session, and as we know, there are many insurancerelated issues on the agenda.
Join us at the St. Cloud, HealthPartners Central Minnesota Clinics location for a
review of everything currently being discussed in St. Paul as well as in WashingtonDC. Our lobbyist, Tim Wilkin, will join us, as will our Legislative Committee members.
In addition, you will hear from MAHU members who, the week prior, had been inWashington DC for the annual NAHU Capitol Conference.
Join us to learn...
What's happening TODAY at the MN Capitol?What is happening nationally?
What has MAHU done for you ... that you probably are not aware of?What is the Day on the Hill and why you should attend.
1:302:00 Sign In2:002:30 Member Meeting2:303:30 Presentation
3:305:00 Legislative Review
Meeting Location: HealthPartners Central Minnesota Clinic: 2251 Connecticut Ave S, Sartell, MN 56377
Register Here!
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Just hours after President Trump was sworn into office there was breaking newsabout the president's executive order (EO), "Minimizing the Economic Burden ofthe Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Pending Repeal." According to thetext of the order, it charges the departments and agencies associated with theenforcement of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to ease the burden of the ACA aswe transition to repeal and replace. The EO did not repeal any part of the ACA and does not directly mention anylegislation or regulation that President Trump is directing to be eased, repealed,rescinded or amended. The order serves to reenforce the power Congress, thedepartments and agencies already have to move towards change throughlegislation and regulation. However, NAHU sees this as an opportunity for us touse the presidential message of support for change to continue our advocacyefforts with both Congress and the administration's agencies to focus onmarketplace stability. We will continue to update you as any other EOs, legislation or regulations arereleased. In the meantime, all statutes and regulations enacted by the ACAcontinue to be in place and NAHU members should continue to work with theirclients to be in compliance with the law.National Association of Health Underwriters 1212 New York Ave NW, Ste1100, Washington, DC 20005 Ph. 202.552.5060 Fax 202.747.6820 www.nahu.org
Sponsorship Update
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The Ice Fishing event on February 28th is not too far down theroad, we have two sponsorships open for those interested.
This is a cost effective way to promote your business and get your
name in front of MAHU members.
The cost is $250, your company will be prominently promoted atthe event and in our printed material.
Also, the Power Up Your Practice event on April 13th is shaping upto be a well sponsored and attended event.
We have a few remaining sponsorship opportunities and exhibitor
booth still open.
Please contact Randy Nelson for more details at (952) 8835391.
Randy Nelson, Director
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April 13, 2017
Event Location: Doubletree by Hilton Minneapolis Park Place
1500 Park Place Boulevard, St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Join fellow small business owners and invaluablestaff members as MAHU provides an opportunity foreducation, networking, and resources designed to
propel businesses into the future.
Reading daily emails and periodicals, imploring youto stay up to speed on "what's new", can be a fulltime job! Power Up Your Practice is a day to provide
resources to you in one handy place!
Full Day includes 10 hours* of CE through SunLife:Morning Super CE Session
Reed Malvick, Senior Employee BenefitsRepresentative, Sun Life Financial Provider #8396
Attendees have multiple registration options:
Full Day includes lunch $150.00Super CE Morning Session ONLY $100.00Technology Expo Only $75.00Full Day Total Access Pass $0.00
Register Here
Location: Doubletree by Hilton 1500 Park PlaceBoulevard Minneapolis MN 55416
*Pre work required
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HUPAC + YOU + ME = 2017 & BEYOND
Health Underwriters Political Action Committee needs yourparticipation! MAHU won the Legislative Award this last season!
The MAHU Legislative Committee, CoChaired by Chris Schneeman& Dave Wiest, and skillfully guided by Tim Wilkin, have doneamazing work here in MN. Quite simply, they've kept the Agent inbusiness, and assured the consumer's Right to Advice!
On the national front, HUPAC sent us roughly twice whatessentially 12 14 MAHU members sent in as contributions toHUPAC.
Our goal is to increase that number, initially, to around 50, and thenbuild on that momentum! The carriers in the Individual/Exchangemarketplace are 'pulling out' nationwide. In MN it could be acomplete exit of the Individual Market.
Let's be part of the solution, and make sure this continues in theright direction. Either way, the Health Insurance Agent/Broker willbe called upon, and needed, more than ever before!
Start with $10/month automatically deducted from your checking,or credit card account, by goingto: https://www.nahu.org/hupac/login/index.cfm
Use your NAHU Login info to login into HUPAC.
Questions? Call Harlan V Johnson 8004504900, or better yet, email me: [email protected]
Text: 2188315538
Mark Your Calendar!
2017
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Monthly Meeting February 22nd St. Cloud Legislative
Update
Social Event February 28th Ice Fishing LakeMinnetonka
Insurance Day at the Capitol 2017 March 6th We need
your voice!
Monthly Meeting March 29th Group EmployeeEngagement Strategy
Monthly Meeting April 13th Power Up Your Practice!
Monthly Meeting May 17th & 19th Rochester 17th &
Metro 19th"Proven Business Tax Strategies for the Insurance and
Financial Professional"
Annual Meeting June Metro Awards & BoardInitiation
Keep up to date on our upcoming events!
Thank you to our Partner Sponsors!
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Thank you to our Advocate Sponsors!
Thank you to our Agency Sponsors!
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