The LPRT Committee has extended the deadline by waiving the late fee to qualify for LPRT – this is a $50.00 savings. We need your help in spreading the word Chapter Presidents about the new deadline of April 30th. Below are talking points on the WHO, WHAT and WHEN of the program: Qualifications – Based…
Two bills of concern to KyAHU in the last two days of the 2014 General Assembly: HB 362 – health benefit plans with out-of-network benefits SB 148 – insurance coverage of anticancer medications (HB 362 is attached to the current version of SB 148) HB 362 is the bill that allowed patients to go out…
KYAHU BENEFITS MEMBERS – INVITE SOMEONE TO JOIN I am pleased to report that all is well with KYAHU. Let me share a few achievements of your volunteer Board. First, our finances are in good order – in fact, the Balance Sheet will be a few thousand dollars stronger by year end. This secures our…
Spring has sprung and goodness time flies. Our 2nd Annual KYAHU Golf Scramble is almost here. We will be hosting the event this year at Hunting Creek Country Club which is the host Sponsor for the 2014 Kentucky Open. This year’s committee consist of Steve Wilson, Christina Walker, Jill Lynch, Sharon Gibson, Alyssa Hawkins and…
GLAHU Update GLAHU the past few months has made an attempt with their presenters to make a push towards emerging trends and compliance. With implementation of PPACA having a major impact with 1/1/14 renewals and onward we are trying to stay in front of where the industry is moving. We have had speakers regarding Self…
You still have time to register and get the early bird discount. Mark your calendars now to attend the 2nd Annual KYAHU Golf Classic which will be played at Hunting Creek Country Club on April 21st 2014. Hunting Creek Country Club is the Host site for the 2014 Kentucky State Open and has recently gone…
Top Messages on the Hill Some in Congress (and within our membership) are mis-characterizing the health reform law’s risk adjustment mechanisms as an insurer bailout. The goal of these programs is to ensure that carriers will have a backstop against excessive, unexpected high-cost claims in the initial years when the small group and individual markets began…
Take an Active Role in Your Industry Change is inevitable. So, one question: are you playing an active role during the greatest moment of change in your industry? Think about the world of brokers. All see the change occurring. Most will educate their clients. Some will engage with legislators and the public. Few will lead…
Stumbo: House version of state budget to look much like Beshear’s, including cuts to higher ed March 7, 2014 Lexington Herald-Leader http://www.kentucky.com/2014/03/07/3126613/stumbo-house-version-of-state.html FRANKFORT — The Kentucky House expects to approve a two-year state budget next week that largely reflects Gov. Steve Beshear’s proposal from January, including spending cuts for higher education, House Speaker Greg Stumbo…
KY Assn of Health Underwriters Prepared by: Southern Strategy Group Report created on March 7, 2014 HB1 WAGES (STUMBO, G) AN ACT relating to wages. Current Status: 2/12/2014 – (S) Referred to Committee Senate State and Local Government Recent Status: 2/7/2014 – received in Senate 2/6/2014 – floor amendment (9) filed to…
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