Make plans for the NAIFA/WAHU

Day on the Hill

January 31, 2012
Comfort Inn Conference Center
1620 74th Ave SW, Tumwater, WA

3 CEUs have been approved by the WAOIC

Bring your WAOIC number for the sign-in sheet.

8:30
Registration

8:45
Welcome and Introductions

9:00-9:30
2012 Health Policy Priorities for Health Carriers
Len Sorrin, Premera Blue Cross; Chris Bandoli, Regence Blue Shield

9:30-10:30
Update on Developments and Legislative Priorities Regarding the
Washington Health Benefit Exchange
Ms. Molly Voris, HBE Program Project Manager; HBE Board Members; HCA Staff; Administration Staff

10:30-11:30
U.S. Supreme Court Consideration of Issues Relating to the PPACA and Policy Priorities for the Washington State Office of the Attorney General
The Honorable Rob McKenna, Washington State Attorney General

11:30-11:45
Issue Briefing-Health and Life Insurance Priorities for NAIFA and WAHU Members (Talking Points Papers to be Reviewed)
Mel Sorensen

The afternoon is reserved for you and your fellow local members to meet with your Legislators and to discuss our “talking points” which will be provided by our Lobbyist, Mel Sorensen.

Download the Flyer & Registration Form - Word document - PDF document

SSAHU - Save The Date

A round-table discussion

Thursday, February 9, 2012
The Inn at Gig Harbor
9:00-11:00 a.m.
Directions: http://innatgigharbor.com/directions.html

Please join us for a special round-table discussion with the SSAHU board!
Refreshments will be provided.

SSAHU Save The Date flyer - PDF document

TCAHU Educational Meeting

Taking On The "Untouchables" of Healthcare Reform

Tuesday February 14, 2012 - 8:00 to 10:30 a.m.
Club Green Meadows, 7703 NE 72nd Ave, Vancouver, WA
Register at the door

As insurance professionals, we all understand better than most that the cost of care is the true issue when addressing healthcare reform.

Insurance premiums, consisting of 80-95% medical claim costs, are tied directly to the cost of care and are now virtually unaffordable for much of the the middle class and are quickly becoming unaffordable for most small and medium size business.

Taking on the Untouchables of Healthcare Reform will be:

• Bart McMullan, MD...recent past President and CEO of Regence BCBSO
• Nancy Ellison - Government Affairs Director of the Northwest for United Healthcare
• Barbara Christensen -Chief Sales and Marketing Officer for Providence Health Plans
• James Patterson, MD - specialty physician for The Oregon Clinic

More details in the event flyer - PDF - DOC

Seattle - Tuesday, March 27, 2012

$230 for members; $330 for non-members
Bell Harbor Conference Center
2211 Alaskan Way, Pier 66, Seattle

Spokane - Wednesday, March 28, 2012

$200 for members; $300 for non-members
Lincoln Center, 1316 N Lincoln St, Spokane

See the 2012 Spring Symposium web page for more details.

Exhibitors and Sponsors

Interested in exhibiting at one or both locations of the WAHU Spring Symposium? Or would you like to be a sponsor for some extra recognition and support the symposium at the same time?

If so, the details and printable sponsor form are in the Spring Symposium Exhibitor's Flyer.

Exhibitor's Flyer: Word - PDF

Sponsorship deadline is March 1, 2012

Do you have an upcoming Event?

Email your request to wahu@wahu-online.org along with event flyers
and we will post your event on our calendar.

Mission Statement

The Washington Association of Health Underwriters promotes the highest level of professional and ethical conduct amongst its membership. We deliver education, public policy information and policy recommendations to our members. In addition, we advocate consumer choice, accessible and affordable quality healthcare for our communities.

Code of Ethics

To hold the selling, service and administration of health insurance and related products and services as a professional and public trust and do all in my power to maintain its prestige.
To keep paramount the needs of those whom I serve.
To respect my clients' trust in me, and to never do anything which would betray their trust or confidence.
To give all service possible when service is needed.
To present policies factually and accurately, providing all information necessary for the issuance of sound insurance coverage to the public I serve.
To use no advertising which I know may be false or misleading.
To consider the sale, service and administration of health insurance and related products and services as a career, to know and abide by the laws of any jurisdiction Federal and State in which I practice and seek constantly to increase my knowledge and improve my ability to meet the needs of my clients.
To be fair and just to my competitors, and to engage in no practices which may reflect unfavorably on myself or my industry.
To treat prospects, clients and companies fairly by submitting applications which reveal all available information pertinent to underwriting a policy.
To extend honest and professional conduct to my clients, associates, fellow agents and brokers, and the company or companies whose products I represent.