New Orleans Association of Health Underwriters

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For a professional of any industry, involvement in their professional association shows that they are committed to the future of their business.  The country's best insurance agents and brokers belong to the National Association of Health Underwriters, an organization founded in 1930. NAHU members embrace a strict code of ethics and constantly seek to improve their knowledge of health insurance regulations and products through continuous education.

Is Your Agent a Member?

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Buying Health Insurance?

The Basics

The purpose of insurance is to provide protection from potentially large financial losses. Whether you're looking at health, dental, disability or long-term care, your health insurance agent or broker will help you identify the benefit products that will satisfy your needs or the needs of your company. They not only look out for your bottom line, they work to make sure you get your money's worth.

Expertise matters

Whether you manage a successful business or work for one, one thing is certain—everyone needs solid health care coverage.

Professional health insurance agents and brokers provide the expertise you need to make the right choices. Professional health insurance agents and brokers can help you find the best plan for your particular needs. They are experts who:

  • know the market—the best products from the merely adequate
  • know the law—state and federal regulations can expose your business to serious liabilities
  • know the industry—by completing continuing education courses.

Your health insurance agent will help you:

  • review your unique needs—for you or your employees
  • learn about carriers and products that can satisfy your specific concerns
  • ease the burden on your time by doing the "legwork" for you
  • get the most from your coverage after you've bought it.

Independent agents and brokers work for you--not an insurance company. This ensures that your ongoing needs are their priority.

 

 


Search for an insurance professional in your community:

http://www.nahu.org/consumer/findagent2.cfm

 

Frequently Asked Questions About Using an Agent

http://www.nahu.org/consumer/questions.htm


Stay

Informed:

Part of making the right insurance decisions is staying informed on the issues.  Are you interested in a particular issue such as the new Medicare Modernization Act?  Health Savings Accounts?  Click on the links to the right to find out more on a host of important insurance issues.


Important Insurance Topics:

 

Consumer Guide to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)

 

 

Consumer Guide to High Risk Pools

 

 

ISSUES:

 

Long Term Care

 

Medicare Modernization Act

 

Prescription Drug Affordability

 

Sham Health Insurance Plans

 

Single Payer Health Care (National Healthcare)

 

SCHIP

 

Flexible Spending Accounts

 

Health Reimbursement Arrangements

 

Association Health Plans

 

Tell elected officials how you feel on the issues! 

Contact your national, state or local representatives!

CONTACT YOUR LEGISLATORS!


 

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