NAHU’s Website – An Overview by Illana Maze © 2011, National Association of Health Underwriters

Joining NAHU  Button at the top right on the NAHU website homepage.

© 2011, National Association of Health Underwriters Joining NAHU There are 4 options members are given when looking to join NAHU  Option #1 - Annual Membership  Full annual payment by credit card processed in real time.  Annual check payments will need to the National office  Option #2 – Monthly Draft  Bank account or credit card  Option #3 – Annual Reinstatement  Lapsed members can reinstate & pay dues annually  Option #4 – Monthly Reinstatement  Lapsed members can reinstate & pay dues monthly

© 2011, National Association of Health Underwriters NAHU Membership Renewal  Button at the top right on the NAHU website homepage or members can use the link provided in the received.

© 2011, National Association of Health Underwriters NAHU Membership Renewal  Includes the same first 4 options as Joining  Options #5 and #6 are different  Option #5 – Transfer from annual to monthly dues  Method of dues payment can be changed to monthly from annual.  Option #6 – Transfer from monthly to annual dues  Method of dues payment can be changed to annual from monthly.

© 2011, National Association of Health Underwriters NAHU Website Login  Button at the top right on the NAHU website homepage or members will be prompted when trying to access members-only content.  Login is “usually” the members address on file & the password is assigned by the member  Only members with an “active” membership have access to members-only content  Once logged in, members can access any password protected areas of the website  Passwords can be reset by clicking “forgot my password” on the login page.

© 2011, National Association of Health Underwriters About NAHU  Board of Trustees Directory  National Leadership Committees Directory  Chapter Information  Chapter Websites  Chapter Board contact information  Online Store  PPACA Timeline  Brochures  Lapel Pins

© 2011, National Association of Health Underwriters Chapter Websites  We encourage chapters to have their own websites.  This is a great first impression to that new or prospective member.  One the most important items you want to make sure is on your chapter site is the day, time & location of your monthly chapter meetings.  To help you facilitate your chapter site, we support linking back to the NAHU site.

© 2011, National Association of Health Underwriters About NAHU NAHU Logo & Promotional Videos  There are several versions of the NAHU logo on the website  Black & white  Full color  Vector file – high resolution  Logo can be used on members business cards, letterhead or website.  Also provided on the website are two promotional videos to help existing and potential members appreciate the value of membership in NAHU.  These videos can be used at a chapter meeting, client meeting or sales symposium.

© 2011, National Association of Health Underwriters About NAHU Staff Directory  We have a complete staff directory available on the website as well so that members can reach out to staff directly.  This directory includes both and direct phone number and is sorted by department.  The directory also has the National office’s main information such as address, phone & fax number. 

© 2011, National Association of Health Underwriters Events  National Events  Capitol Conference  Annual Convention  Regional Conferences  State Conferences  Industry Meetings

© 2011, National Association of Health Underwriters Consumers Find An Agent  This popular feature allows members to provide consumers, legislators and the media with a more unique view of themselves and their business.  NAHU’s Find an Agent feature has been getting media coverage across the nation. From articles in the Washington Post and Wall Street Journal to a mention on The Today Show, reporters and consumers are flocking to NAHU’s website to find insurance agents and brokers.  Features of Find An Agent include:  Members contact information  NAHU searchable certification section  Highlighted searchable section for Exchange certified members  Headshots can be attached with your contact information  Your Association Video can be linked to your contact information

© 2011, National Association of Health Underwriters Consumers NAHU Education Foundation

© 2011, National Association of Health Underwriters Legislators/Media Press Releases  NAHU issues several press releases throughout the year.  These press releases are picked up by major media outlets across the country.  The press releases are also housed on the website in our legislators/media area starting with the most current and going a few years back.  Press releases in your local media can be key in not only promoting NAHU, but also in promoting the role of the agent.

© 2011, National Association of Health Underwriters Legislators/Media Resources for the Media  We want to make sure that not only our members but also the media have the tools they need to represent NAHU in its best light.  This page on the NAHU site gives them just that.  Legislative Issues  Videos  PSA’s  Members who experts on important issues.  Chapter contacts

© 2011, National Association of Health Underwriters Members Member Profile  Once a member logs in their member profile appears.  This area is where a member can add a headshot, update contact information, areas of practice or reset their password to the website.  Additionally, members can update their Exchange Marketplace training which shows in Find An Agent feature.

© 2011, National Association of Health Underwriters Members Member-Centric Area  Awards  Benefits  Chapter Officer/Dues Search  Corporate Partnership  Operation Shout  Career Center  LPRT- Leading Producers Roundtable  Vanguard Council  B2B – Broker to Broker

© 2011, National Association of Health Underwriters Compliance Corner Members Only  The NAHU Compliance Corner is your one-stop place to find the majority of federal statutes that affect the employee benefits world.  Ask a specific health reform implementation question, you may submit it through the NAHU website and receive a personalized answer back generally within a few business days  Webinars are held the first Thursday of every month from 1-2pm ET: some webinar topics that have been covered are: Critical Concepts for Pay or Play Compliance, Differences in the Way Health Reform Law Defines Seasonal Workers, A Close Look at the Employer Responsibility Rule and Variable Hour and Seasonal Employees, The Basics of a Department of Labor Audit and Understanding the New Proposed PPACA Employer Rules.

© 2011, National Association of Health Underwriters Compliance Corner Training Tools

© 2011, National Association of Health Underwriters Professional Development  Certification Courses  Designations  Continuing Education  Online Learning Institute  Speakers Bureau  States’ DOI Links

© 2011, National Association of Health Underwriters Newsletters Read the latest information gathered in NAHU's member newsletters.  Daily Newswire  Daily sent to all members every morning with a compilation of the latest industry news stories.  LTCI Messenger  Quarterly newsletter sent to all members about long-term care.  Media Moment  Newsletter sent to media chairs about NAHU's media activities.  Medicare News  Quarterly newsletter sent to all members about medicare.  NAHU News  Monthly newsletter of current NAHU events and activities.  President-to-President Communication  Monthly newsletter sent to all NAHU presidents outlining association activities.  State Update  Monthly in-depth analysis of state legislative issues and chapter activities.  Washington Update  Weekly in-depth news analysis of federal legislative and regulatory activities that will help you stay on top of the issues being debated in the nation's capital.

© 2011, National Association of Health Underwriters Members HUPAC –  HUPAC contributes to majority and minority party candidates, incumbents and challengers alike. Because it is non-partisan, it does not represent the interests of any political party.  Who can contribute to HUPAC?  Only NAHU members, their families and staff can contribute to HUPAC.  HUPAC allows NAHU members to combine their resources and strength to make a difference where it will have the greatest impact for our colleagues, our clients and, above all, our country.

© 2011, National Association of Health Underwriters Leadership Tools  Leadership tools are separated by area as listed below:  Award Tools  Chapter Tools  Legislative Tools  Media Tools  Membership Tools  Applications & Forms  Reports  Tools  Professional Development Tools  Website Tools