Message from the President

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Healthcare discussions continue to dominate both the local and national scene. As we work to increase our membership and our voice amongst our elected officials, we are challenged with an uncertain and rapidly changing political landscape. We must grow our organization and raise awareness to our fellow professionals and business partners. A concerted voice with a strong message can make a difference. I urge you to get involved and work with us to make a lasting and meaningful difference for those whom we are entrusted to serve. We will work closely with our partners, (lobbyist, HUPAC, legislative committee) to represent our industry. We will continue to work with other professional and business partners to strengthen our position as key players and to educate the population we serve.

Jim Gallegos
NMAHU President
2009-2010
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2009-2010 NMAHU Slate of Officers & Co-Chairs

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2010 Strategic Plans  <<<Updated 3/29/10

New Mexico Health Care Options Matrix - June 2010 (PDF) <<<Updated 5/25/10

 

2010 NMAHU LEGISLATION UPDATES   The Importance of Agents/Brokers As Congress considers meaningful proposals for national health reform, one key test of public approval will be ensuring that all Americans have the ability to choose the health insurance plan that best fits their needs and continued access to the services of independent―and state licensed―agents, brokers and consultants who serve as American’s consumer counselors and advocates.  Americans Deserve Access to Professionally Licensed and Trained Health Insurance Agents, Brokers and Consultants, as well as, Brokers Making A Difference are two “must reads” that provide valuable insight into the importance of our role as advisors in today’s healthcare environment.   Our Stance on Healthcare Reform Healthcare reform continues to be front and center in both national and state legislative debates.  Our efforts to reach out to lawmakers to further our message of “keep it private” and show them the importance of agents, brokers and consultants in comprehensive health care reform and our opposition to a government-run public plan is imperative. We encourage you to read our In-District Talking Points so will become familiar with our stance and you too can help spread the word.   2010 Legislative Session Bill Information Learn more about legislative bills related to New Mexico's health insurance industry through our 2010 Bill Tracking (PDF) report - updated 2/7/2010). For more detailed information about proposed legislation, visit the New Mexico Legislature website.   NMAHU Position Your state Legislative Committee has created this Library of Position Papers to help you better understand the pros and cons of issues we face in New Mexico’s marketplace.   Communicating Urgent Legislative Issues Our legislative success is based heavily on our ability to show legislators how important issues are to us. When health care issues come to the forefront of the political debate, it is vital to our legislative efforts that elected officials know where we stand. In order to achieve this, we rely on YOU to help us get the word out fast.   Depending on the urgency, you will receive one of two forms of communication, Operation Shout (email entitled Urgent Legislative Action) or Legislative Phone Tree (phone call). Either way, you will be provided with all the information necessary to reach out to your legislators with concerns, support or opposition to policy questions, or action needed.  Knowing who your legislators are, will put you ahead of the curve when you receive one of these urgent communications. Coverage for All New Mexicans   <Click on the Insure New Mexico! Solutions logo to the left for more information New Mexico Health Care Options Matrix - June 2010 (PDF) <<<NEW! New Mexico Health Coverage Tools and Resources (Outside Link) Health Insurance Eligibility Tool (Outside Link)