"NAHU may have saved Agents' Jobs!"

I am forwarding the e-mail below from CAHU member Ron Masters, that was issued as a result of today's NAHU orchestrated "Fly-In" to DC of 1000+ agents form several agent organizations in America. This news is indeed very inspiring !!!

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From: "Ron Masters" Date: Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:04:38 -0700Subject: NAHU may have saved Agents' Job!
Friends,

Below is a message I sent to the EVA and CEO of NAHU. After you read it, I'm sure you will see why I felt compelled to do so. Her actions and that of her staff don't guarantee anything in the current, cut-throat Washington DC political arena, but getting agents placed in the system when they had been all but "written out" during the health care reform debate is extraordinary on every level.

For any who are not members of the National Association of Health Underwriters, I suggest you get out your checkbook and join now. Those that are, keep on paying your dues and make sure you contribute to the legislative efforts. It is through dues and donations that the health insurance agents' role is made known and supported by NAHU on your behalf.

Today a combined force totaling 1000 agents from , NAHU, NAIFA and the Independent Agents' Association are meeting in Washington DC with every Member of Congress from every state. And the event was orchestrated by NAHU with Janet Trautwein, NAHU CEO kicking the event off and giving the group its charge.

Less than 5% of those licensed for the sale of health insurance in the United States hold memberships and are paying for what the other 95 % are are benefitting from. Doesn't seem quite fair.

Members, do some arm twisting. Non-members join, you'll be glad you did.

If anyone suggests that you are bugging them, just tell them some old NAHU guy was nagging you. I guess I am.

All the Best,,,,,
Ronald W. Masters RHU

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Sent 7.14/2009
Janet,

As I get my play by play from Paula Wilson and Art Jetter, I read with great enthusiasm of your triumphs and that of your staff and the great NAHU you have worked so hard to guide in the past several years as EVP and CEO.

As you and your 1000 new best friends of the "FLY-IN" take the fight to their doors tomorrow please know that you all are not alone. Those of us who have gone before are right there with you in heart, mind and spirit. I only wish I could be there in person.

I read the following 7/14 posting on Alan Katz's Health Care Reform Blog (accessible from the CAHU website homepage):
"Thanks in large part to the hard work of Janet Trautwein and her team at the National Association of Health Underwriters, brokers are highly likely to be explicitly permitted to sell products inside the exchange. The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee is refining their legislation which includes a “gateway.” This morning they accepted an amendment offered by Senator Orrin Hatch specifically identifying brokers as eligible to sell products within the gateway. Considering the Senate HELP Committee is staking out the most liberal position in the Senate, this is an important and significant development.:"

Janet, Alan states this is significant, I will add to it and say it is "Landmark" and will be known for years to come as one of of the finest legislative advocacy actions health insurance agents and the American people will ever benefit from. Senator Hatch has been a great friend to the Health Underwriters for over 20 years. I remember how kind and patient he was with me as I told him what Health Underwriters was and that we were concerned about Ted Kennedy's bill. That was October 31st 1988 when Dwight Mazzone and I met him in Salt Lake City. Under your stewardship, that relationship has continued and flourished, and it may well be that the each and every American will be standing in line to thank you.

Janet, because of you and NAHU, you have shown Congress and more than likely the White House, that Health Insurance Agents........are necessary.

Go get em,,,you and 1000 of your new best friends,

All the best,

Ron

Ronald W. Masters, RHUSanta Ana, CA 92706ronmasters8@gmail.com
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