NAHU’s Website – An Overview
by Illana Maze
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Joining NAHU
 Button at the top right on the NAHU website homepage.
www.nahu.org
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Joining NAHU
There are 4 options members are given when looking to join NAHU
 Option #1 - Annual Membership
 Full annual payment by credit card processed in real time.
 Annual check payments will need to the National office
 Option #2 – Monthly Draft
 Bank account or credit card
 Option #3 – Annual Reinstatement
 Lapsed members can reinstate & pay dues annually
 Option #4 – Monthly Reinstatement
 Lapsed members can reinstate & pay dues monthly
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NAHU Membership Renewal
 Button at the top right on the NAHU website homepage or members
can use the link provided in the email received.
www.nahu.org
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NAHU Membership Renewal
 Includes the same first 4 options
as Joining
 Options #5 and #6 are different
 Option #5 – Transfer from
annual to monthly dues
 Method of dues
payment can be
changed to monthly
from annual.
 Option #6 – Transfer from
monthly to annual dues
 Method of dues
payment can be
changed to annual
from monthly.
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NAHU Website Login
 Button at the top right on the NAHU website homepage or members
will be prompted when trying to access members-only content.
 Login is “usually” the members email address on file & the password is assigned by
the member
 Only members with an “active” membership have access to members-only content
 Once logged in, members can access any password protected areas of the website
 Passwords can be reset by
clicking “forgot my password” on
the login page.
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About NAHU
 Board of Trustees Directory
 National Leadership Committees Directory
 Chapter Information
 Chapter Websites
 Chapter Board contact information
 Online Store
 PPACA Timeline
 Brochures
 Lapel Pins
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Chapter Websites
 We encourage chapters to have their own websites.
 This is a great first impression to that new or prospective member.
 One the most important items you want to make sure is on your chapter
site is the day, time & location of your monthly chapter meetings.
 To help you facilitate your chapter site, we support linking back to the
NAHU site.
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About NAHU
NAHU Logo & Promotional Videos
 There are several versions of the NAHU logo on the website
 Black & white
 Full color
 Vector file – high resolution
 Logo can be used on members business cards, letterhead
or website.
 Also provided on the website are two promotional videos
to help existing and potential members appreciate the
value of membership in NAHU.
 These videos can be used at a chapter meeting, client meeting or
sales symposium.
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About NAHU
Staff Directory
 We have a complete staff directory available on the
website as well so that members can reach out to staff
directly.
 This directory includes both email and direct phone
number and is sorted by department.
 The directory also has the National office’s main
information such as address, phone & fax number.
 http://www.nahu.org/about/staff.cfm
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Events
National Events
Capitol Conference
Annual Convention
Regional Conferences
State Conferences
Industry Meetings
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Consumers
Find An Agent
 This popular feature allows members to provide consumers, legislators
and the media with a more unique view of themselves and their
business.
 NAHU’s Find an Agent feature has been getting media coverage across
the nation. From articles in the Washington Post and Wall Street
Journal to a mention on The Today Show, reporters and consumers are
flocking to NAHU’s website to find insurance agents and brokers.
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Members contact information
NAHU searchable certification section
Highlighted searchable section for Exchange certified members
Headshots can be attached with your contact information
Your Association Video can be linked to your contact information
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Consumers
NAHU Education Foundation
www.nahuef.org
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Legislators/Media
Press Releases
 NAHU issues several press releases throughout the year.
 These press releases are picked up by major media outlets
across the country.
 The press releases are also housed on the website in our
legislators/media area starting with the most current and
going a few years back.
 Press releases in your local media can be key in not only
promoting NAHU, but also in promoting the role of the agent.
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Legislators/Media
Resources for the Media
 We want to make sure that
not only our members but
also the media have the tools
they need to represent NAHU
in its best light.
 This page on the NAHU site
gives them just that.
 Legislative Issues
 Videos
 PSA’s
 Members who experts on
important issues.
 Chapter contacts
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Members
Member Profile
 Once a member logs in
their member profile
appears.
 This area is where a
member can add a
headshot, update contact
information, areas of
practice or reset their
password to the website.
 Additionally, members can
update their Exchange
Marketplace training
which shows in Find An
Agent feature.
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Members
Member-Centric Area
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Awards
Benefits
Chapter Officer/Dues Search
Corporate Partnership
Operation Shout
Career Center
LPRT- Leading Producers Roundtable
Vanguard Council
B2B – Broker to Broker
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Compliance Corner
Members Only
 The NAHU Compliance Corner is your one-stop place to find the
majority of federal statutes that affect the employee benefits world.
 Ask a specific health reform implementation question, you may
submit it through the NAHU website and receive a personalized
answer back generally within a few business days
 Webinars are held the first Thursday of every month from 1-2pm ET:
some webinar topics that have been covered are: Critical Concepts
for Pay or Play Compliance, Differences in the Way Health Reform
Law Defines Seasonal Workers , A Close Look at the Employer
Responsibility Rule and Variable Hour and Seasonal Employees, The
Basics of a Department of Labor Audit and Understanding the New
Proposed PPACA Employer Rules.
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Compliance Corner
Training Tools
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Professional Development
Certification Courses
Designations
Continuing Education
Online Learning
Institute
Speakers Bureau
States’ DOI Links
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Newsletters
Read the latest information gathered in NAHU's member newsletters.
 Daily Newswire
 Daily email sent to all members every morning with a compilation of the latest industry news stories.
 LTCI Messenger
 Quarterly newsletter sent to all members about long-term care.
 Media Moment
 Newsletter sent to media chairs about NAHU's media activities.
 Medicare News
 Quarterly newsletter sent to all members about medicare.
 NAHU News
 Monthly newsletter of current NAHU events and activities.
 President-to-President Communication
 Monthly newsletter sent to all NAHU presidents outlining association activities.
 State Update
 Monthly in-depth analysis of state legislative issues and chapter activities.
 Washington Update
 Weekly in-depth news analysis of federal legislative and regulatory activities that will help you stay
on top of the issues being debated in the nation's capital.
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Members
HUPAC – www.hupac.org
 HUPAC contributes to majority and minority party candidates,
incumbents and challengers alike. Because it is non-partisan, it
does not represent the interests of any political party.
 Who can contribute to HUPAC?
 Only NAHU members, their families and staff can contribute
to HUPAC.
 HUPAC allows NAHU members to combine their resources and
strength to make a difference where it will have the greatest
impact for our colleagues, our clients and, above all, our
country.
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Leadership Tools
 Leadership tools are separated by area as listed
below:
 Award Tools
 Chapter Tools
 Legislative Tools
 Media Tools
 Membership Tools
 Applications & Forms
 Reports
 Tools
 Professional Development Tools
 Website Tools
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