By Ernie Sweat, CEBS, UAHU Vice President
To Quantify value we must take a close
look at the role UAHU plays for each of us. Following is
a listing of tasks that UAHU fills as well as an attempt
at an imputed value:
- National Legislation: The
only voice of reason that is truly attempting to
educate our policy makers with regard to the costs
of socialized medicine and the delivery of
affordable care to our citizenry is the National
Association of Health Underwriters. Our
discussions with Congress and the eventual chief
executive will go a long way in determining future
health care related legislation.
- State Legislation: Many
political experts feel that any real reform that
affects health policyholders will come on the state
level.
- Department of Insurance
Relationship: Historically, UAHU members have
been asked for input and assistance on role in
forming policy
- Education: Each chapter
holds monthly meetings for members that typically
involve at least one hour of continued education.
You get certificates of completion.
- Leadership Opportunity:
UAHU is a great leadership training ground.
- Camaraderie: Many members
will state that one of the best reasons to join UAHU
is to have the opportunity to interact with and
learn from their peers.
Every task mentioned is something that
any successful member of this industry must accomplish,
yet it would be next to impossible to do them without
your help. There is a reason that so many members
hold the organization in such esteem. It is also why we
tend to scratch our heads a bit when we meet someone
actively involved in the industry who has no yet joined.
Perhaps we all could do a better job of communicating
what UAHU brings to the table for each and every one of
us. <PRICELESS VALUE>
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