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August 2010

 

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NMAHU Magazine

July/August 2010

 

 

 

Message from the President

   

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To say that we have challenging times ahead of us is a cliché, however it remains true. Our industry is in the spotlight and will be there for some time. Along with challenge comes opportunity. This is our time to grow and come out stronger at the other end. Never before have people been so interested in what we do. This is our opportunity to educate the public about health insurance. While RGAHU has to fight on this front, we also have some other challenges. We have decided to invest some time and resources revising our structure and foundations. We have embarked on projects such as updating our bylaws, policies and procedures, etc. We want to make sure we deliver the services our membership deserves. Some of these projects will continue into next year. In order to accomplish this we will not necessarily have a breakfast meeting every month, but we’ll put together activities that will have more CE’s. We’ll deliver messages as we develop these activities. In the mean time remember that you are an integral part of RGAHU. Your input is always welcome. Please contact me with your suggestions or comments.

 

Leonel Zea

RGAHU President

2009-2010

 

2009-2010 RGAHU Board

 

2010 RGAHU LEGISLATION UPDATES

 

The Importance of Agents/Brokers

As Congress considers meaningful proposals for national health reform, one key test of public approval will be ensuring that all Americans have the ability to choose the health insurance plan that best fits their needs and continued access to the services of independent―and state licensed―agents, brokers and consultants who serve as American’s consumer counselors and advocates.  Americans Deserve Access to Professionally Licensed and Trained Health Insurance Agents, Brokers and Consultants, as well as, Brokers Making A Difference are two “must reads” that provide valuable insight into the importance of our role as advisors in today’s healthcare environment.

 

Our Stance on Healthcare Reform

Healthcare reform continues to be front and center in both national and state legislative debates.  Our efforts to reach out to lawmakers to further our message of “keep it private” and show them the importance of agents, brokers and consultants in comprehensive health care reform and our opposition to a government-run public plan is imperative. We encourage you to read our In-District Talking Points so will become familiar with our stance and you too can help spread the word.

 

2010 Legislative Session Bill Information

Learn more about legislative bills related to New Mexico's health insurance industry through our 2010 Bill Tracking (PDF) report - updated 2/7/2010).

 

For more detailed information about proposed legislation, visit the New Mexico Legislature website.

 

NMAHU Position

Your state Legislative Committee has created this Library of Position Papers to help you better understand the pros and cons of issues we face in New Mexico’s marketplace.

 

Communicating Urgent Legislative Issues

Our legislative success is based heavily on our ability to show legislators how important issues are to us. When health care issues come to the forefront of the political debate, it is vital to our legislative efforts that elected officials know where we stand. In order to achieve this, we rely on YOU to help us get the word out fast.

 

Depending on the urgency, you will receive one of two forms of communication, Operation Shout (email entitled Urgent Legislative Action) or Legislative Phone Tree (phone call). Either way, you will be provided with all the information necessary to reach out to your legislators with concerns, support or opposition to policy questions, or action needed.  Knowing who your legislators are, will put you ahead of the curve when you receive one of these urgent communications.

 

 

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