Triad Updates

This is the time of year that we really notice the trees filling out, flowers blooming, and a general great feeling that the cold weather is behind us. Not too humid, welcome sunshine, longer days and general feeling better. So now that we’re enjoying the beginning of summer, don’t forget to regist

Not being a tech "guru", it took me a little extra time to react to the sudden new realities that were brought about reacting to the COVID pandemic. I knew that our responsibilities as leaders within NAHU weren't going away, and that our members still needed the extra guidance and training that we'

Our chapter has organized our monthly meeting schedule for the year, and one of our main focuses is on making sure that we are providing value to our members. In spite of the challenges that the pandemic has presented us, we are determined to show our membership that being a member of NAHU is more

I've enjoyed be able to watch sporting events again, and have marveled at how some of the lesser talented teams (at least on paper) are doing so well. Who would have guessed the Miami Heat would make the NBA finals? The Cleveland Indians, with one of the lowest payrolls in all of baseball, would m

Am I the only one who has noticed that the people that seem to complain the most right now are the people that are simply inconvenienced by the COVID-19 virus, but not the ones whose lives have been deeply affected by it? I have been amazed and inspired by some of the stories of people who have suf

The second half of 2019 laid the groundwork for an even better 2020! We held our ground with membership numbers and had several successful meetings that were well-attended. Our communication with membership improved dramatically and most importantly...our members realize that we are here to help

This is the time of year that we braved the winter months for. Spring is in the air, flowers are blooming, trees are getting their leaves back, and your car is covered with yellow pine pollen! The NABIPNC - Triad Chapter is blooming and changing, also. We’re actively hunting a new and more centra

It's always a challenge to keep politics out of discussions about the ACA, so we're clearly not going to go in that direction. No matter which side of the political spectrum you may stand, one can argue that the ACA has done some good for the American public, and it's certainly presented some probl

This time of year is always an exciting time. We look forward to the new year with enthusiasm and hope, and plan for bigger and better things. Of course there are some "unknowns" ahead in 2021 so making plans is a bit more of a challenge. Maybe instead of goals "written in stone" it might be a b

No need to state the obvious - that life has changed drastically for all of us the past 6-7 months. One thing that remains constant is our need to grow, both personally and professionally. Those of us involved in the Medicare industry are faced with the famed annual AHIP training program, and re-c

We're all being challenged by recent events. Some people seem to have more free time now than in the recent past, while others are busier than ever. The one message that I really want to convey is a need to stay focused, both personally and professionally. I'll focus on the professional side...

In September we welcomed Marc McMullin of Humana as our guest speaker. Marc is a military veteran, and has worked in the insurance field for almost 10 years. It was helpful to find out how military benefits can coordinate with other forms of insurance, from group benefits, individual insurance, a

When we take a look back at the 2 year tenure of the current board, we faced some interesting challenges, and we rose up to deal with them! Our membership numbers have remained steady, and we were able to get some new people involved to help us better serve our members. We learned to be creative i

Over the course of the past several weeks, I made it a point to ask people why they thought the price of medications was so high. Here are the top two answers: - The pharmaceutical companies seem to be able to do whatever they want - The insurance companies have found a way to make more m

For some of us, this time of year represents the most challenging part of growing and maintaining our business. In addition to the Medicare open enrollment, the ACA open enrollment overlaps it for a little over a month. It can be overwhelming keeping organized and keeping in touch with our clients

We have all been distracted by recent events, not just the COVID-19 pandemic and the challenges that it has presented, but the protests about inequality and the treatment of minorities. It's not my place to tell people how to act, but I am making a polite request of everyone to think about our act

As we focus on growth and expanding our presence in the industry, we have to keep the focus on being able to elevate every segment of our membership - which is quite the challenge! Our next meeting will be an open forum on Medicare for All, which, if implemented, would affect everyone in our assoc