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SAHU Monthly Newsletter April 2022 Edition
In this Issue Crab Feed Recap April DEI Recap Member Highlight: Daniel Langarica Heard on the Net Upcoming Events Save the Date: Business Expo 2022
Crab Feed Recap Thank You to All Who Attended this Year's Crab Feed! 
Total Head Count: 385
Photo Contest Winner: Liz Mack!
Thank You to All Our Crab Feed Sponsors 
Thank You to the Live Auction and Raffle Donators Raised a total of $4,600! 
Thank You to Our Crab Feed Committee
Special Thanks to Brad Davis and Josh Keller! 
Featured Member Daniel Langarica Cal Choice (CHOICE Administrators) Why did you join SAHU and what do you love most about SAHU?
Time management so that I can devote more and/or be more present with SAHU.
Whatâs your biggest (or one of your biggest) professional accomplishment(s) so far? Earning Sales Rep of the Year.
Whatâs the best piece of career advice youâve ever received? Trust your instincts, you know more than you think you do.
I have recently been watching a lot of the NBA playoffs. I love spending time with my family, playing basketball, running, swimming, BBQing, eating great food and enjoying delicious wine. Know someone you think would benefit from a SAHU Membership?
Visit SAHU-CA.com/benefits, click the Value Flyer to download a copy, and share! Don't let them miss out on the many opportunities that come with membership. Heard on the Net DCAHU's Communication Chair Bill Robinson compiled a brief update on things happening in our industry.
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Upcoming Events May 20 @ 7:30 am - 5:00 pm The SAHU Golf Tournament is an annual network event where we also raise money for PAC to help with our legislative efforts. It is fun and popular event that we look forward to every year! 
May 26 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Join us for networking, food trucks, drinks, and axe throwing!
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Lunch & Learn: Online Collaboration for the Insurance Agent June 15 @ 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm Insurance agents will gain a better understanding of how to leverage collaboration, and better organize resources, to ensure efficient and effective sales and client service. Course #385839 (1 Credit) 
Save the Date SAHU Business Expo 2022 Thursday, July 28th, 2022
Facing Forward | Together Evolving With the Future of Insurance Benefits 
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To encourage a culture of inclusion that allows a diverse population to move along all lines of leadership, encourages innovation and results in measurable revenue growth. 
The LPRT was formed in 1942 to recognize success in our industry.
Today, the LPRT is committed to being the premier program for top Health, Disability, Long-Term Care and Worksite Marketing Insurance Producers, carrier reps, carrier management, and general agency/ agency managers.
Check out the easy online application
NAHU created the President's Triple Crown Program to recognize those members whose individual contributions to NAHU help advance the association's mission.
Criteria 1. HUPAC Contribution $12 x 12 or flat $150
2. Recruit 2+ new members
3. Send 3+ Operation Shout messages
Professional Development Opportunities 
REBCÂŪâ Designation Elective: Earning the REBC designation elevates your credibility as a professional and prepares you to best serve your clients. Click here to access more information about the REBC designation, including the learning objectives and curriculum.
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SAHU Newsletter | March 2022
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SAHU Monthly Newsletter March 2022 Edition
In this Issue CapCon Recap Member Highlight: Rosamaria Marrujo Heard on the Net - March SAHU Crab Feed Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Event SAHU Golf Tournament Vanguard Event: Axe Throwing
CapCon Recap See some of SAHU's own enjoying their time in Washington, D.C. for the annual CapCon where they joined colleagues nation wide in making important changes happen in the health insurance industry and beyond.
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(Left to Right) Rosamaria Marrujo, Dawn McFarland (Legislative VP for CAHIP), Mariette Lasley 
Mariette Lasley, winning the disco competition. 
(Left to Right) Rosamaria Marrujo, Carmen Perea, Mariette Lasley 
A view of Washington, D.C. 
(Left to Right) Rosamaria Marrujo, Rep. Ami Bera M.D., Carmen Perea, Mariette Lasley 
(Left to Right) Carmen Perea, Eugene Starks (NAHU President), Rosamaria Marrujo 
NAHU 2022 Capitol Conference Charting the Course Want to take part in helping shape healthcare policy? Consider donating to CAHU PAC! Take a moment to learn about what CAHU PAC is and how your donation can help everyone. Know someone you think would benefit from a SAHU Membership?
Visit SAHU-CA.com/benefits, click the Value Flyer to download a copy, and share! Don't let them miss out on the many opportunities that come with membership. Heard on the Net DCAHU's Communication Chair Bill Robinson compiled a brief update on things happening in our industry. 
Featured Member Rosamaria Marrujo Trusted American Insurance Agency Why did you join SAHU? Joined when my dear friend Helen Ornellas introduced me to an event. SAHU Events are a blast. Lots to learn and really a great place to share ideas and opportunities.
Whatâs one skill youâd like to develop or sharpen this year within SAHU? Social Media Networking, Podcasting and more technology enhancing resources.
Whatâs the best piece of career advice youâve ever received? Slow down and listen! Being originally from a fast paced city, this was not easy!
Whatâs your biggest (or one of your biggest) professional accomplishment(s) so far? Building a thriving specialty insurance agency to over 6,000 agents nationwide.
When youâre not working, how do you enjoy spending your time? Travel and having new adventures with my family. Our 2 year old gives us a chance to relive everything in a new perspective.
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Upcoming Events April 8, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
The Crab Feed is right around the corner, DON'T MISS OUT!
Make sure if you ordered a table that you have claimed all your tickets for your guest. You'll receive another reminder before the event.
If you haven't gotten your tickets yet, register now! There is a limited supply.
Consider donating items for Auction and Raffle, including desert. As with every year, part of the proceeds from the Crab Feed will benefit local charitable organizations across the Sacramento region.
Why Investing in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Pays Off April 20, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm A Virtual Event ** Zoom Link to be Provided to Registrants Prior to Event **
Join us and our panelists and learn to encourage a culture of inclusion that allows a diverse population to move along all lines of leadership, encourages innovation and results in measurable revenue growth.
Moderator Jaclyn Lee, GPHR, SHRM-SCP, MS
Panelists Emily Santanelli
Melveen Stevenson
Cathy Rodriguez Aguirre
Dana Almora
Annual SAHU Golf Tournament 2022 Friday, May 20th, 2022 @ 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM 
The SAHU Golf Tournament is an annual network event where we also raise money for PAC to help with our legislative efforts. It is fun and popular event that we look forward to every year!
Join us at The Ridge Golf Club!
Have a drink, visit the food truck, network, and throw some axes! At The Smart Axe in Rancho Cordova
The LPRT was formed in 1942 to recognize success in our industry.
Today, the LPRT is committed to being the premier program for top Health, Disability, Long-Term Care and Worksite Marketing Insurance Producers, carrier reps, carrier management, and general agency/ agency managers.
Check out the easy online application
NAHU created the President's Triple Crown Program to recognize those members whose individual contributions to NAHU help advance the association's mission.
Criteria 1. HUPAC Contribution $12 x 12 or flat $150
2. Recruit 2+ new members
3. Send 3+ Operation Shout messages
Professional Development Opportunities
REBCÂŪâ Designation Elective: Earning the REBC designation elevates your credibility as a professional and prepares you to best serve your clients. Click here to access more information about the REBC designation, including the learning objectives and curriculum.
Brand Sets Professionals Apart from the Rest
National Association of Health Underwriters
HUPAC, our national Political Action Committee, does a great job representing our interests in D.C. Become a HUPAC contributor today!
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SAHU Newsletter | February 2022
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SAHU Monthly Newsletter February 2022 Edition
In this Issue Featured Member: Carmen Perea Heard on the Net FREE Legislative Recap Past Events Upcoming Events In the News: CAHU Changes Name to CAHIP CAHIP Successfully Defeats Single-Payer Initiative
Featured Member Carmen Perea WSR Insurance Services Why did you join SAHU?
Leadership skills! Never stop learning! Always lead as a Servant to all you work with. It takes a TEAM to have a successful Association.
Whatâs the best piece of career advice youâve ever received? Wow! this is a great question. I'll have to say, "Never let anyone stump your growth" You can do it!
Whatâs your biggest (or one of your biggest) professional accomplishment(s) so far? My biggest accomplishment is being a part of SAHU and taking in all it brings to my career! Camaradie with wonderful insurance professionals in CA and Nationally, which have grown into wonderful, lifetime, friends. Leadership Skills, yes, a great opportunity to grow in this area and continue to learn to be a Serving Leader.
My #1 is Family!! I'm big on Family and how important it is to stay connected and embrace everyone! I also love to spend time with my Honey, Raull he's family too. Whether it be downtime watching movies or golfing. We both love to golf. I also very much enjoy spending time with friends too! Know someone you think would benefit from a SAHU Membership?
Visit SAHU-CA.com/benefits, click the Value Flyer to download a copy, and share! Don't let them miss out on the many opportunities that come with membership. Heard on the Net DCAHU's Communication Chair Bill Robinson compiled a brief update on things happening in our industry. In the News
NAHUâs California Chapter Successfully Defeats Single-Payer Initiative Single-payer advocates in the California legislature simply did not have the votes required to pass AB 1400 out of the state Assembly last week, resulting in a major victory for health insurance professionals across the Golden State. AB 1400 would have eliminated private health coverage in California and replaced it with a single-payer, state-run healthcare system... CAHU Changes Name to CAHIP Commitment to Members Remains the Same The professional association previously known as California Association of Health Underwriters (CAHU), has changed its name to California Agents & Health Insurance Professionals (CAHIP, pronounced CAY-hip). The association, made up of more than 1,600 members in 13 chapters, is the stateâs largest organization of professional health insurance professionals...
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Upcoming Events April 20, 2022 @ 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM A Virtual Event 
May 26, 2022 @ 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
In Case You Missed It 
Check out February's Legislative Update recap for FREE
The LPRT was formed in 1942 to recognize success in our industry.
Today, the LPRT is committed to being the premier program for top Health, Disability, Long-Term Care and Worksite Marketing Insurance Producers, carrier reps, carrier management, and general agency/ agency managers.
Check out the easy online application
NAHU created the President's Triple Crown Program to recognize those members whose individual contributions to NAHU help advance the association's mission.
Criteria 1. HUPAC Contribution $12 x 12 or flat $150
2. Recruit 2+ new members
3. Send 3+ Operation Shout messages
Professional Development Opportunities
REBCÂŪâ Designation Elective: Earning the REBC designation elevates your credibility as a professional and prepares you to best serve your clients. Click here to access more information about the REBC designation, including the learning objectives and curriculum.
Brand Sets Professionals Apart from the Rest
National Association of Health Underwriters
HUPAC, our national Political Action Committee, does a great job representing our interests in D.C. Become a HUPAC contributor today!
Sacramento Association of Health Underwriters
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SAHU Newsletter | January 2022
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SAHU Monthly Newsletter January 2022 Edition
In this Issue Legislative News: AB 1400 â We Need You Help! Member Highlight: Mariette Lasley Upcoming Events: DEI Panel, Crab Feed, Axe Throwing Member Meeting Recap Heard on the Net
Legislative News: We Need Your Help! We need your help in requesting that the California Assembly OPPOSE AB 1400, which mandates a government run single payer health care program and abolishes private health insurance, Medi-Cal, Medicare, Covered California, and the valuable advocacy services of insurance professionals.
AB 1400 forces Californians into healthcare chaos while demanding they hand over an additional $200 billion dollars per year in new state taxes on jobs, income, services and more â making it more expensive to live in California for working families, seniors, and employers.
AB 1400 would force every single Californian into a government plan, taking away any choice for anyone who might want to select private coverage or opt out.
The deadline for this bill is January 31st, the time to act is now!
Contact your state assembly member today and urge them to OPPOSE AB 1400!
If you'd like to know more about this Assembly Bill, check out NAHU's article covering it in more details.
Featured Member Mariette Lasley Ameritas Why did you join SAHU? I initially joined SAHU to introduce myself to the health insurance broker community. I LOVE SAHU because I feel welcome, valued, and able to strengthen my gifts and talents while building lifelong relationships. Through my contribution as a Board Member, I learn and appreciate SAHU for all it represents in our industry. Whatâs one skill youâd like to develop or sharpen this year within SAHU? Learning how to serve SAHU more while utilizing my gifts and talents to pay forward what I've received that is priceless!
Whatâs the best piece of career advice youâve ever received? Get involved in your industry Association! Start with being on a committee to help plan a fun event.
Whatâs your biggest (or one of your biggest) professional accomplishment(s) so far? One of my biggest and most important professional accomplishments is having life long friends in the health insurance industry! Learning from brokers, event speakers, and nationwide leaders through their personal and business stories connects us personally and professionally. These relationships were build through SAHU, and my life has been enriched beyond measure!
When youâre not working, how do you enjoy spending your time? I live every waking moment pursuing Optimal Health through daily workouts, running in the woods and around my neighborhood; reading (including NAHU's Benefit Specialist publication) and learning new business and personal improvement, serving in my church and communities; and creating memorable adventures with my husband (Dave) and 11-year-old son (Joshua)! Know someone you think would benefit from a SAHU Membership?
Visit SAHU-CA.com/benefits, click the Value Flyer to download a copy, and share! Don't let them miss out on the many opportunities that come with membership. Heard on the Net DCAHU's Communication Chair Bill Robinson compiled a brief update on things happening in our industry.
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Upcoming Events
February 16, 2022 @ 12:00 pm A FREE Virtual Event
Join us for important legislative updates regarding AB 1400, ACA 11, and more.
Why Investing in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Pays Off
April 20, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm A Virtual Event
Program Overview
Keep an eye out for emails Highlighting all the panelists!
Panel Moderator Jaclyn Lee, GPHR, SHRM-SCP, MS
Jaclyn Lee, a 2018 Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business Honoree, is a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) Advocate, Change Enablement Champion, and Business Strategist who works with leading enterprises around the globe to create high-impact and sustainable changes in workplaces and communities.
April 8, 2022 @ 6 pm â 10pm A Virtual Event
If you haven't heard already, SAHU Crab Feed 2022 has been moved to April 8, 2022. We're all looking forward to see you all there in your best super hero costumes! 
Vanguard Event (Sacramento Axe-throwing Health Underwriters)
May 26, 2022 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Axe Throwing from 6pm - 8pm
Get ready for food truck, $5 beer and wine, a chance to spend time with industry leading professionals, and (you guessed it) axe throwing! Join us at The Smart Axe in Rancho Cordova.
In Case You Missed It The new member meeting recap is available on the SAHU website! 
The LPRT was formed in 1942 to recognize success in our industry.
Today, the LPRT is committed to being the premier program for top Health, Disability, Long-Term Care and Worksite Marketing Insurance Producers, carrier reps, carrier management, and general agency/ agency managers.
Check out the easy online application
NAHU created the President's Triple Crown Program to recognize those members whose individual contributions to NAHU help advance the association's mission.
Criteria 1. HUPAC Contribution $12 x 12 or flat $150
2. Recruit 2+ new members
3. Send 3+ Operation Shout messages
Professional Development Opportunities
REBCÂŪâ Designation Elective: Earning the REBC designation elevates your credibility as a professional and prepares you to best serve your clients. Click here to access more information about the REBC designation, including the learning objectives and curriculum.
Brand Sets Professionals Apart from the Rest
National Association of Health Underwriters
HUPAC, our national Political Action Committee, does a great job representing our interests in D.C. Become a HUPAC contributor today!
Sacramento Association of Health Underwriters
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SAHU Newsletter | December 2021
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In this Issue Happy New Year!!! Heard on the Net Super Hero Crab Feed Updates Upcoming events Accessing Past Trainings PAC Donations
Happy New Year from all of us to all of you! May your hopes, dreams, and ambitions guide you through the next year. 
Know someone you think would benefit from a SAHU Membership?
Visit SAHU-CA.com/benefits, click the Value Flyer to download a copy, and share! Don't let them miss out on the many opportunities that come with membership. Heard on the Net DCAHU's Communication Chair Bill Robinson compiled a brief update on things happening in our industry.
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â IMPORTANT UPDATE â
Hello SAHU Membership , SAHU Sponsors, and Crab Feed Sponsors,
The SAHU Executive Board and Crab Feed Committee have agreed that itâs in the best interest of everyone to move the SAHU Crab Feed to 4-8-2022. This will allow us to have a live event, a better understanding of the spread, and infection of COVID Omicron.
SAHU does not want cancel our event! We know everyone is looking forward to meeting in person and having a great time. We have confirmed that the new date is well within Dungeness Crab Season from our provider!
So mark your calendars and thank you for your understanding.
If you have any questions please contact me or Helen Ornellas at the emails and phone numbers listed below.
916-804-9888
â Carmen Perea , SAHU President
Super Heroes! April 8, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Leveraging Executive DI to Properly Cover Highly Compensated Executives & Owners Wednesday, January 19th, 2022 @ 12pm - 1:15pm Course Summary: This course reviews the financial protection issues that are common with privately-held companies and the risk to the owner(s) and key executives. We will discuss how to identify clients who are potentially at risk and how to conduct a proper initial assessment and what tools/resources are available to agents to help them evaluate and design an executive DI program. This includes reviewing and comparing different strategies, potential taxability of benefits, IRS âgross upâ provisions and policy ownership. Lastly, the course will identify situations that would require additional outside advisors, such as, CPAâs or legal counsel. 
In Case You Missed It SAHU Toy Drive 
What a Haul! Thank you to everyone who donated to SAHU Toy Drive this year and everyone who donated to River Oak Center for Children!
Accessing Past Events Did you know going forward all virtual member meetings will be recorded and available for viewing on the website at a later date? Gain the knowledge that comes with a SAHU membership on your own time. Take a look at what's available right now!
The LPRT was formed in 1942 to recognize success in our industry.
Today, the LPRT is committed to being the premier program for top Health, Disability, Long-Term Care and Worksite Marketing Insurance Producers, carrier reps, carrier management, and general agency/ agency managers.
Check out the easy online application
NAHU created the President's Triple Crown Program to recognize those members whose individual contributions to NAHU help advance the association's mission.
Criteria 1. HUPAC Contribution $12 x 12 or flat $150
2. Recruit 2+ new members
3. Send 3+ Operation Shout messages
Professional Development Opportunities
REBCÂŪâ Designation Elective: Earning the REBC designation elevates your credibility as a professional and prepares you to best serve your clients. Click here to access more information about the REBC designation, including the learning objectives and curriculum.
Brand Sets Professionals Apart from the Rest
National Association of Health Underwriters
HUPAC, our national Political Action Committee, does a great job representing our interests in D.C. Become a HUPAC contributor today!
Sacramento Association of Health Underwriters
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SAHU Newsletter | November 2021
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In this Issue
In Memoriam | Anthony Halby Heard on the Net Featured Member | Deborah Senn SAHU Crab Feed SAHU Toy Drive Member Meeting Recap | November 2021 Newsroom Updates PAC Donations
More About Anthony Halby From A Friend Iâve known Anthony ever since I moved to Sacramento in 1988, where he was instrumental in starting the Sacramento Association of Health Underwriters (SAHU) chapter in 1989. He was the first president of SAHU and served on the SAHU board for many years. Anthony was not only a strong supporter of the role of the agent/broker in the delivery of health care benefits, but a big promoter of membership in the association. He was an early member of the Los Angeles Association of Health Underwriters (LAAHU) and later helped start up the California chapter (Yes, LAAHU was in existence before CAHU). He served as CAHUâs founding president and was active on the State board for many years. In the late 1990âs and early 2000âs, Anthony served at the National level as both Membership Chair and on the LPRT board. He did some interesting things as Membership chair and was my roommate at many NAHU meetings over the years including Capitol Conferences, Conventions and Regional meetings. He was a tireless advocate for the association and while he did not always agree with some of the political positions that we took within both CAHU and NAHU, you could always count on Anthony to attend lobbying events and share his opinion about contemporary issues.
From a personal viewpoint I am happy to say that he and Charlene raised some great kids â about the same ages as my own â and it was always good to see him and Charlene at wrestling tournaments and football games over the years in support of their kids. In the early years, Anthony loved to party and was always in the mix of social events at conventions including one in Seattle about 30 years ago (the infamous rolling piano on the hotel elevator incident).
I will greatly miss Anthony Halby and proud to call him my friendâĶ
â David L. Fear, Sr
Heard on the Net DCAHU's Communication Chair Bill Robinson compiled a brief update on things happening in our industry. 
Featured Member Deborah Senn Synergy Enrollment & Benefits Why did you join SAHU?
Know someone you think would benefit from a SAHU Membership?
Visit SAHU-CA.com/benefits, click the Value Flyer to download a copy, and share! Don't let them miss out on the many opportunities that come with membership.
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Upcoming Events 
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New & Emerging Benefit Trends Get access to a panel discussion with three benefit programs available to help your small and mid-market clients address the benefit needs associated with addressing employee financial security, health advocacy & wellness, and improving health outcomes. Our panelists will provide a brief background on their companies, what brought their programs into the market, where they are today, and where do they see themselves in the future. We hope you will join us to learn more about the programs and how they can help you and your clients! 
SAHU Comments on Medicareâs 2022 Part A & B Costs As with every year around this time, CMS (Center for Medicaid & Medicare Services) has released the premium costs for the coming year. Unlike previous years in recent memory, this new cost summary comes with a bit of sticker shock, with the standard cost for Part B jumping an unheard-of $21.60 from the previous year...
The LPRT was formed in 1942 to recognize success in our industry.
Today, the LPRT is committed to being the premier program for top Health, Disability, Long-Term Care and Worksite Marketing Insurance Producers, carrier reps, carrier management, and general agency/ agency managers.
Check out the easy online application
NAHU created the President's Triple Crown Program to recognize those members whose individual contributions to NAHU help advance the association's mission.
Criteria 1. HUPAC Contribution $12 x 12 or flat $150
2. Recruit 2+ new members
3. Send 3+ Operation Shout messages
Professional Development Opportunities
REBCÂŪâ Designation Elective: Earning the REBC designation elevates your credibility as a professional and prepares you to best serve your clients. Click here to access more information about the REBC designation, including the learning objectives and curriculum.
Brand Sets Professionals Apart from the Rest
National Association of Health Underwriters
HUPAC, our national Political Action Committee, does a great job representing our interests in D.C. Become a HUPAC contributor today!
Sacramento Association of Health Underwriters
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