The California Association of Health Underwriters (CAHU) is the state’s largest organization representing the private health insurance industry...and the only statewide association working solely on behalf of health insurance agents in California.  

CAHU actively participates in discussions with the leaders of the California Health Benefit Exchange Board, California Department of Insurance, and other elected and appointed officials and continues to provide dynamic leadership and advocacy for all Californians and its association’s members as the health care landscape continues to shift and evolve.

When

Tuesday October 7, 2014 at 8:00 AM PDT
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Wednesday October 8, 2014 at 3:30 PM PDT

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Where

Universal Sheraton Hotel 
333 Universal Hollywood Drive
Universal City, CA 91608
 

 
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Contact

Executive Director
California Association of Health Underwriters
800-322-5934
info@cahu.org

 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Note: Schedule for CE sessions has been updated.

October 7: Professional Development Day

8:00am – 5:00pm       Registration Open - Sponsored by Warner Pacific

10:00am – 10:50am    The Rewards of Wellness -Sponsored by Humana (#197258/1 CEU)

Presenter: Brian Sullivan, Market Vice President, Southern California, Humana

Workplace wellness programs have been proven to reduce health care costs and are now being considered by most businesses. Agents must be trained on which aspect of wellness programs are effective for employers, especially small employers, and how to communicate and implement workplace wellness programs. After completing this course, agents will be conversant and will have knowledge of the tools necessary to assist in the implementation of successful wellness programs.    

1:00 pm           What Agents Need to Know About Medi-Cal (#311878/1 CEU) Presenter: Kerry Wright, Legislative Chair, Los Angeles Association of Health Underwriters

This course will instruct agents on the basics of Medi-Cal and the role of agents in the Medi-Cal system.  It will also provide tools and resources agents can use to assist their clients in applying for Medi-Cal services.

2:00 pm           SHOP 101 (#311911/1 CEU) Presenter: Jeff Papenfus, Sr. Vice President of Sales, Warner Pacific

This course will instruct agents on the basics of Covered California’s Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP).  It will also provide tools and resources agents can use to assist their clients in using SHOP.

3:00 pm           CalHeers 101 (#3111877/1CEU) Presenter: Stephanie Berger, VP of Professional Development, California Association of Health Underwriters

This course will instruct agents on the basics of Covered California’s CalHeers (California Healthcare Eligibility, Enrollment and Retention System).

3:50 pm           Break

4:30 pm           Tax Credits & Subsidies (#313290/1 CEU) Presenter: Dave Fear, Jr., VP of Legislation, California Association of Health Underwriters

This course will instruct agents on the basics of tax credits and subsidies specific to the Affordable Care Act.  It will provide basic information on tax forms and identifying how to find information pertaining to subsidies.  It will also provide tools and resources agents can use to assist their clients in finding qualified tax advice.

6:00pm –  8:00pm      CAHU PAC Fundraiser & Reception (all registrants invited to attend)

October 8: Health Care Summit & Expo

Note: October 8 program will now start at 8:00am

7:00am          Registration/Exhibits Open - Sponsored by Warner Pacific

8:00am          Welcome & Opening Remarks

8:15am           Private Exchange Update: Ron Goldstein, California Choice

8:45am          Covered California Update: Peter Lee, Executive Director, Covered California

9:15am          The Carrier Panel: Preparing for Your Success: Discussion featuring leaders from California's major health insurance carriers

10:30am          Exhibitor Break – Sponsored by UnitedHealthcare       

11:30am          No on Prop. 45 Rate Regulation Panel

12:00pm          CAHU Update and CAHU Awards

12:30pm          The Hon. Jim Brulte -- California Election Update

1:15pm            Exhibitor Break -- Sponsored by BackNine Insurance

1:40pm            California Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins

2:20pm            Legislative Update

3:30pm            Closing Remarks & Grand Prize Awarded

Schedule subject to change.

Hotel Reservations 

Sheraton Universal Hotel, 333 Universal Hollywood Drive, Universal City, CA 91608

NOTE: The hotel is SOLD OUT! Call: (818) 980-1212 to see if they might have any available rooms. To locate a nearby hotel that might have availablility, please visit the Los Angeles Tourism and Convention web site: www.discoverlosangeles.com.

TO REGISTER

On site: $129 member/$199 non member

Online registration closes the Sunday prior to the event.