Our association is a local chapter of the National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU). The role of OCAHU is to promote and encourage the association of professionals in the health insurance field for the purpose of educating, promoting effective legislation, sharing information and advocating fair business practices among our members, the industry and the general public.

Annual Summary of OCAHU Chapter Activities and Accomplishments 2011-2012

1. Held the first Medicare Carrier Panel training meeting in August 2011 with 8 carriers that offer Medicare products. It was a joint effort sponsored by OCAHU and 2 Senior Market GA’s. Over 200 agents attended and 8 new OCAHU members joined at the event.
2. University Day was held in February. Over 300+ brokers and carrier representatives attended. 9 speakers presented on a wide range of topics. 42 exhibitors sold out the venue. The event was profitable for the chapter.
3. Client Day was held as our 4^th annual event with this focus. Attendance was strong again as the President of a major Health Insurance carrier presented his perspective on focus and direction for healthcare.
4. Membership has increased slightly as efforts with recruitment and retention have been expanded.
5. Membership meetings/special events will total 11 meetings for fiscal year 2011-2012.  Attendace has been consistent.
6. Region 8 Conference was attended by 6 delegates from our board attending training, best practices, and networking seminars.
7. NAHU's Annual Capitol Conference was attended by 4 delegates, one of which was a first time attendee.  This important work takes place in law makers offices on Capitol Hill.
8. CAHU's Annual Day at the Capitol will be attended by 9 OCAHU members.  Successful meetings with state legislators will keep us in the forefront of regulations affecting our industry.  Adopt-A-Leg in Orange County has been successful.
9. Media and Communications has expanded as we are now on LinkedIn and Facebook.  Within the fiscal year we will have published 4 excellent editions of our award winning COIN Newsletter.  Copies will be available in hard copy and will be e-mailed to our members.  An electronic coy will be posted on our website as well.
10. Public Service Events: A toy drive for children who were hospitalized during the holidays was held in December.  This was in conjunction with a regular meeting.  All proceeds from the meeting went to charity.  Our chapter received (at the last NAHU convention) the prestigious William F. Flood Award for Public Service.  Our Chapter raised an excess of $36,000 last year through our One Heart at a Time Golf Tournament benefiting Cystic Fibrosis and the Annual Celebration of Women in Business beneifitng New Hope Grief Support Community.