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Until you value yourself,
you won’t value your time.
Until you value your time,
you will not do anything with it.
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We have a lot of good things going on right now!
Last week NAHU CEO Janet Trautwein came to Atlanta and traveled with me and Kevin Smith, President of the Atlanta Association, while we visited some carriers and large agencies to garner additional support for our Association. I want to thank Kevin Smith for scheduling and orchestrating all the meetings and both Kevin and Janet for their time investment in our Association.
Our lobbyist, Michael Wardrip, is also working hard laying foundation for GAHU to make a push at funding a state High Risk Pool this year. He is also meeting with a number of legislators and allies as we prepare for this year’s legislative session. Please encourage Michael when you see him by thanking him for his hard work on our behalf.
We also had our first shot across the bow when an article in the Atlanta Business Chronicle entitled, “Why insurers should contribute to state’s health” was posted on September 12. The article proposed that our state’s health insurance companies should begin paying 3% to 5% of their profits into the state’s health funds. We submitted a response article which was published September 26 entitled “No new taxes for state’s health insurers”. A copy of our response can be found on our website at www.GAHU.org. Special thanks to Michael Wardrip, Suzanne Gipalo, Russ Childers and Kelly Loussades for their expertise and assistance in producing the response.
In conclusion, the most critical thing you can do for yourself and your Association in the next thirty days is to read up on the candidate’s positions and make a commitment to vote. Your livelihoods may depend on it!
Shan Ricketts
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| February 21, 2009, at the Renaissance Waverly Hotel, GAHU is holding our annual “Insure the Cure” fundraiser for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Last year, with your help, we raised $50,000 for the CF Foundation. |
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Last Name |
Designation |
Company |
| Jennifer |
Davis |
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BB&T Insurance |
| Steve |
Eagle |
CLU,ChFC,CEBS,CPCU |
Seacrest Partners |
| Diane |
Freeman |
CBC |
Tanner, Ballew & Maloof |
| Joey |
Monahan |
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Coventry |
| Anita |
Pope |
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Garner & Glover Company |
| Arlicia |
Rice |
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Rice Agency, Inc. |
| Brett |
Rosen |
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Digital Insurance |
| Michael |
Ross |
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RJ Benefit Specialist |
| Pamela |
Shoemaker |
RHU, REBC |
Garner and Glover Company |
| Avis |
Smith Carter |
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BlueCross BlueShield of Georgia |
| Vinita |
Thaper |
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Coventry |
| Carol |
Turk |
HIA,DHP,DIA |
RBC Benefits, Inc. |
| Cindy |
Vann |
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Corentry One |
| Samuel |
Wilson |
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New York Life |
| Kristy |
Winkelman |
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Garner & Glover Company |
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| The Georgia LTC Partnership Update
Please be aware of these impending and important changes...
Georgia has added 2 hours of state specific content to their LTC Partnership training requirements. The 2 hour state specific content can be included in the 8 hour course or can also be completed as a stand alone course.
When this was announced, CE Providers had already received approval of training courses which may not have included the 2 hour state specific content. They are in talks with the state of Georgia's DOI to assure that producers who have already taken a 8 hour course approved by Georgia in good faith will not have to complete any additional training when the new rules are implemented. This is still to be determined. Contact your LTC Partnership CE Provider for more details.
Information published with the permission from Margie Eden of Palmer Agency.
Atlanta Healthcare Trend Projections
'The average health cost per person for major companies in Atlanta will increase from $7,677 in 2008 to $8,161 in 2009, Lincolshire, Ill.-based Hewitt (NYSE: HEW) said. Total health-care costs for Atlanta employees, including employee contributions and out-of-pocket costs, are projected to rise 9 percent to $3,549 in 2009.'
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| In the News
See a powerful response that hit the print in the Atlanta Business Chronicle when President, Shan Ricketts, responded (with passion and purpose!) to a recent tax increase proposal at http://atlanta.bizjournals.com/atlanta/stories/2008/09/29/editorial3.html.
Gold Dome Report
Information of the utmost importance about current industry legislative action taken on your behalf, as a GAHU member, can be found at: http://gahu.org/lobbyist_reports.php. |
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| 2008-2009 SAAHU Monthly Meeting Schedule
Meetings are normally held the 3rd Thursday of every month - October's being Oct. 16th. Please check www.saahu.com for updates. |
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A special CE course offered by NAHU sponsored by the Atlanta Association of Health Underwriters will be offered from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on October 29th, 2008 in Atlanta, GA. The program is a four-hour course on consumer-directed health care that will provide you with technical, actionable information you can use to help your clients consider these fast-evolving plans and implement them successfully. The class is open to employers as well. The continuing education has been approved for both insurance and human resources.
This 4 hour course will be presented at the Ashford Club Atlanta, GA. from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on October 29th. Certification as a specialist in consumer-directed health care will be provided following completion of the course and a passing grade on the online examination.
The cost of the course is $125 for NAHU members and $175 for non-members. You can register online at www.nahu.org/education/cdhc.cfm.
A great resource for your business and/or corporate clients can be found at http://www.toolkit.com/.
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Below is a snapshot of events to come throughout the state. More information will follow and/or be available through the applicable Chapter.
On October 16, 2008, the South Atlanta Chapter will offer 4 hours CE (1 hour is Ethics) at the Holiday Inn Select on Airport Boulevard. Topics include critical points of discussion to help you promote your business including wellness and how to overcome common employee CDHC obstacles. There will also be a 1 hour Ethics course. To RSVP go to: rsvp@saahu.com.
On October 29, 2008, a special CE course, offered by NAHU, will be sponsored by the Atlanta Chapter. See "Tools of the Trade" for more details.
GAHU plans to hold a combination Seminar where we will offer Long Term Care Certification and Wellness Certification all in one extended training session. Please watch for this information.
This December the Coastal Empire Chapter in Savannah plans on holding a multi-hour seminar on Online Tools and Technology. More information to come!
On January 22, 2009, the South Atlanta Chapter will host their annual Symposium offering 3 hours of CE at the Clarion Hotel on Old National Highway.
On February 19, 2009, from approximately 7:30AM-3:30PM, the Atlanta Chapter will host their annual Benefits Forum at the Gwinnett Civic Center.
On February 21, 2009, at the Renaissance Waverly Hotel, GAHU is holding our annual “Insure the Cure” fundraiser for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Last year, with your help, we raised $50,000 for the CF Foundation.
In March of '09, GAHU plans to hold a combination Seminar where we will offer COBRA Seminar and a Group 101 Course for agents and their larger clients.
May 5-8, 2009, are the scheduled dates for the 2009 GAHU State Convention. Though earlier than in previous years, the committee moved the date forward to better train our Chapter leaders and to organize the year before vacations start for the summer. The event will be held at the Renaissance Waverly Hotel at I-285 and I-75 north of Atlanta. Please save the date on your calendar, this is going to be bigger and better than ever before!
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