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New York Wins Big AGAIN at NAHU's 81st Annual Convention San Antonio, TX June 2011 ! NYSAHU wins Highest Growth rate Large State Chapter 2010-2011 GCNYAHU wins National Champion Large Local Chapter 2010-2011 GCNYAHU wins Highest Growth Rate Large Local Chapter 2010-2011 NY Metro wins Most New Members Large Local Chapter 2010-2011 Kevin Hill of Paychex wins Recruiter of the Year
New York Wins Big at NAHU's 80th Annual Convention Chicago, IL June 2010 ! NYSAHU wins Highest Growth Rate Large State Chapter 2009-2010 NY Metro wins Highest Growth Rate Large Local Chapter 2009-2010
New York Wins Big at NAHU's 79th Annual Convention New York City June 2009 ! (Picture to right) Distinguished Service Award Ross W. Kraft NYSAHU wins Highest Growth Rate Large State Chapter 2008-2009 NY Metro wins Highest Growth Rate Large Local Chapter 2008-2009 NYSAHU wins Overall Growth 2008-2009
We in NYS all know what a great State Chapter we are and what great Local Chapters we have. Our awards say it all! Now the rest of the country will know as well! On page 7 of the August 2010 HIU Magazine, a letter from David L. Fear, Sr, RHU, publicly recognizes Region 1, which NYS is part of, for all we have accomplished! Click below to read article online. Share this will everyone you know especially those that are not active members of NAHU. http://www.hiu-digital.com/hiu/201008#pg9
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June 2011 San Antonio, Texas
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It's official! NYSAHU has become Gold Certified by NAHU! NYSAHU joins an elite number of NAHU Chapters who have obtained Gold Certified!
6th Annual NYSAHU Day on the Hill Award Recipients
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Matt Schuette, Jamie Schutzer, Dan Colacino, Craig Hasday, Maureen Pelose
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 6th Annual NYSAHU Day on the Hill on Monday, May 7, 2012 and Tuesday, May 8, 2012. NYSAHU had a record 100 attendees and 93 meetings! Special congratulations to our 2012 award recipients who were presented with the following awards on Monday, May 7, 2012 at the cocktail/award ceremony held at Taste:
NYS Chapter
Craig Hasday 2012 Daniel E. Colacino Legislative Excellence Award
Craig Hasday 2012 Outstanding Service Award
Northeastern NY Chapter
Matt Schuette 2012 Daniel E. Colacino Legislative Excellence Award
Greater Central NY Chapter
Maureen Pelose 2012 Daniel E. Colacino Legislative Excellence Award
Metro NY Chapter
Jamie Schutzer 2012 Daniel E. Colacino Legislative Excellence Award
IMPORTANT UPCOMING 2012 MEETINGS:
| January 23-25, 2012 | NAHU's 22nd Annual Capitol Conference Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill 400 New Jersey Avenue, NW Washington DC 20001 NYSAHU Past President Mickey Lyons at Cap Conference, Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Members of NYSAHU at Cap Conference 2012 |
Monday, May 7, 2012 to Tuesday, May 8, 2012 |
NYSAHU 6th Annual Day on the Hill Hotel Albany (formerly Crowne Plaza) 40 Lodge Street, Albany, New York Sponsorship for Day on the Hill provided by: Empire State Healthcare Coalition (ESHCC) - The Legislative Arm of NYSAHU
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| Sunday, June 24, 2012 to Wednesday, June 27, 2012 | NAHU's 82nd Annual Convention The Wynn Las Vegas, Nevada REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! |
IMPORTANT UPCOMING 2013 and 2014 MEETINGS:
| February 25-27, 2013 | NAHU's 23rd Annual Capital Conference
Hyatt Regency on Capital Hill 400 New Jersey Avenue NW Washington DC 20001 |
| June 23-26, 2013 | NAHU's 83rd Annual Convention
Hyatt Regency Atlanta 265 Peachtree Street NE Atlanta, GA 30303 |
| February 24-26, 2014 | NAHU's 24th Annual Capital Conference
Hyatt Regency on Capital Hill 400 New Jersey Avenue NW Washington DC 20001 |
A Letter From 2010-2011 NYSAHU President Andrew Biernat
On behalf of our board of directors, welcome to the website of the New York State Association of Health Underwriters (NYSAHU). We are part of the National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU), representing more than 100,000 licensed health insurance agents, brokers, consultants and benefit professionals through more than 200 chapters across America. We hope you find our website valuable.
The New York State Association of Health Underwriters is comprised of over 500 members in four very active chapters;
- Downstate (New York City);
- Northeast New York (Albany);
- Greater Central New York (Syracuse); and
- Western New York (Rochester and Buffalo).
When I started in this industry back in 1996, times were a little bit different, simpler. Remember HMO’s? Raise an office visit copay from $5 to $10, modify the RX card a bit and voila 8 -10% savings. Unfortunately, keeping healthcare costs in check is a much more difficult task today which requires a much greater degree of expertise, knowledge, and resources.
Why should you consider membership in your local NAHU chapter?
The size and scope of the healthcare/insurance sector has become extremely complex for all employers and individuals & particularly burdensome for those with limited resources. As we face the challenges associated with implementing the Healthcare and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, employers and employees throughout the Empire State are concerned about how this reform package will affect their lives and bottom lines; we understand and share this concern. Our members guide their clients through the complexities of health insurance purchasing, enrollment and administration, while ensuring they get the best policy at the most affordable price.
NYAHU, NAHU and our local chapters offer our members a multitude of opportunities in the areas of education & professional designation, professional conferences & networking functions, publications & business development, and advocacy at both the state and federal levels of government. This past year alone our members provided valuable input and insight to legislators in Albany and Washington, which helped significantly improve numerous pieces of healthcare legislation that could have otherwise hurt consumer’s ability to continue to afford and access quality healthcare. Our work is not complete and much more needs to be done, but we are grateful to our members and those legislators/regulators who have given us the opportunity to present our views and recommendations.
If you have never attended your local chapter’s monthly membership meeting, I would encourage you to attend and decide for yourself whether our association is looking out for your best interests by providing valuable, timely and cutting edge materials to help you improve your knowledge base. Moreover, I promise you will not only be thoroughly impressed with the professionalism of your local leaders who are committed to our association, but will begin to understand how important and valuable membership in this association is, and continues to be. If your schedule doesn’t permit you to attend membership meetings on a regular basis, then please consider supporting your association in other ways like serving on a local chapter committee and providing your input, attending our states annual “Day on the Hill” in Albany”, or simply continuing (or beginning) your membership to help support our efforts.
As healthcare reform is unveiled over the next several years, we are committed to continuing our work in Albany and Washington to improve this piece of legislation (and others) wherever and whenever possible. Assisting our members interpret these regulations will be an ongoing and integral part of our communication strategy as well.
We are very fortunate to have Tom Faist, from Faist Government Affairs, as NYSAHU’s Chief Legislative Counsel. Tom will continue providing legislative summaries throughout the year and will continue his important work with our Legislative Committee further monitoring legislative initiatives in Albany and helping to craft our association’s positions. Tom has worked tirelessly on our behalf and is a major reason for our improved visibility in Albany and success in the legislative arena. Thank you for your guidance and wise counsel Tom. We also owe a huge debt of gratitude to our Legislative Committee (and general membership too), who have provided and continue to provide expert testimony in New York City, Albany, Syracuse, Rochester & Buffalo and other parts of the state on our associations behalf.
Lastly, I would be remiss if I didn’t acknowledge how honored I am to be serving with such an amazing and talented board of directors. Their ongoing commitment of time, energy, and resources to this association is an inspiration to many of us and the motivation behind our tremendous growth in the last several years. Our Immediate Past President, Ross Kraft, has done an outstanding job leading our association through one of the most challenging times in our history. His vision and passion for this industry are beyond reproach and a huge asset to our organization.
Please take a moment to review our web site and explore the many professional opportunities available to you through the hard work of so many of your peers. If for no other reason, join us to support your industry and the people who are working tirelessly to protect your future.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact any of us, anytime. We are here to help.
Warm regards,
Andrew F. Biernat
President
New York State Association of Health Underwriters
“Every man owes a part of his time and money to the business or industry in which he is engaged. No man has a moral right to withhold his support from an organization that is striving to improve conditions within his sphere”
Theodore Roosevelt
On August 18, 2010, NYSAHU BOD presented Barbara Wagner with the Distinguished Service Award for her ongoing support and endless dedication to NYSAHU.
NYSAHU 2010-2011 Board
Left to right back row: Tom Faist, Bonnie Joslin, Kate Koval, Jamie Schutzer, , Barb Wagner, Ross Kraft
Left to right front row: Michele Gentile, Andrew Biernat, Deb Crouch, Renee Guariglia, Ralph Spagnuola
Not pictured: Laura Wander, Thomas Flynn, Kishan Perera, Michele Gasparre, Daniel Colacino
NAIC's Support of Licensed Health Insurance Producers
Link to National Underwriter article documenting the NAIC's adoption of a resolution supporting the continued role of licensed health insurance producers in the implementation of federal health reform via the state health insurance exchanges, and that producers may become navigators in such exchanges once set-up by the states.
http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2010/8/Pages/PPACA-The-NAIC-Loves-Agents.aspx?nul
In the first quarter of 2012 what did NAHU do for YOU?
- 52 visits to Capitol Hill and federal agencies on NAHU's health issues
- 36 fundraisers on behalf of HUPAC
- 11 briefings from inside-the-beltway groups
- 2 hearings and 41 coalition meetings
NAHU staff, members and state lobbyists also made numerous visits and calls to state legislators and regulators and reinforced our presence nationwide.
As an insurance agent or broker, where would YOU be without NAHU? See what NAHU continues to do for you :
19% of your NYSAHU and local chapter dues are used for lobbing activities and are not tax deductible under applicable provisions of federal law; however, 81% of your dues may be deductible as an ordinary business expense. Please check with your individual tax advisor.
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