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SAHU Monthly Newsletter

April 2024 Edition

In this Issue

Upcoming Events:

SAHU 2024 Golf Tournament

CAHIP Capitol Conference

In The News:

Operation Shout - AB 2200

In Case You Missed It:

PAC Event Recap

Cornhole Tournament Recap

Upcoming Events

Join us at the SAHU Golf Tournament for a fun-filled day of golf and networking. This annual event helps raise funds for our PAC to support important legislative initiatives. Sign up, grab some raffle tickets, participate in the live auction, and enjoy a few mulligans for a good cause!

Capitol Summit gives you a multitude of opportunities to effect change in healthcare:

• Work directly with Legislators: Meet with state Assembly members and Senators to advocate for our CAHIP legislative priorities.
• Experience our "Legislation 101 for Insurance Agents" CE Course: Master the legislative process, lobbying techniques, and key healthcare bills.
• Network & Learn: Connect with colleagues and industry experts to gain valuable insights and connections!
• Hear from key voices in Sacramento.

Don't miss the opportunity to be the change California healthcare needs.

In The News

Operation Shout: AB 2200

Last Friday, April 26, 2024, marked a pivotal moment in the California legislative process, as bills faced a constitutional deadline to progress out of their respective policy committees. Notably, among the bills ushered forward by the Assembly Health Committee was AB 2200, a significant proposal aiming to institute a single-payer health care program in California.

Despite robust Operation Shout engagement from CAHIP members, AB 2200 narrowly passed with the minimum required votes and is now poised for consideration by the Assembly’s Appropriations Committee. With the next crucial deadline of May 17, 2024, looming, this committee will determine the next step of the bill’s fate – either advancing it to the Assembly Floor or bringing it to a halt because of cost concerns.

Our collective efforts came close to halting the bill’s momentum in the previous committee, showcasing the importance of CAHIP’s continued advocacy. We urge you to reach out to your Assembly member and voice your opposition to AB 2200. Please take a moment to participate in our latest Operation Shout campaign to OPPOSE AB 2200 with our health insurance agent voice. Together, let’s make our voices heard and ensure that the interests of our members are represented effectively in Sacramento.

Additionally, to empower your clients to voice their opposition to AB 2200, we encourage you to guide them to the webpage of our Protect California Health Care coalition. Here, they can actively participate in constituent-facing communication efforts. This coalition represents a unified front of influential health care organizations throughout the state, including CAHIP, the California Association of Health Plans (CAHP), the California Chamber of Commerce (CalChamber), America’s Physician Groups, the California Hospital Association, and others.

In Case You Missed It

PAC Event Recap

If you missed the PAC event, you missed a rare opportunity for intimate, one-on-one conversations with the lobbyists and advocates at the forefront of California healthcare. The evening was a tremendous success, with a full house and tickets selling out quickly, creating an exciting atmosphere of networking and camaraderie.

SAHU President, Helen Ornellas, says, "The room was filled with likeminded Brokers and Agents who wanted to know what's going on firsthand and were not let down, amazing evening."

The evening was dedicated to education, advocacy, and lobbying, all aimed at aligning the future of healthcare. We were privileged to have insightful guest speakers, including Faith Borges, Legislative Advocate, and Rob Stutzman, a well-known and highly respected political commentator. They provided updates on California health insurance and the ‘politics’ that surround it, with an important reminder that we want to be at the table, not on the table.  Much of the night’s focus was on the Single Payor system and its status across political lines, informing us that Single Payer proponents are not letting up.  It's flagship policy for the progressives that currently dominate our state legislature.  As written, this new CalCare program would ONLY allow assistance to members (everyone in CA) by not-for-profit entities.

Guest speaker, CAHIP President, Tim Kanter, also photographed, Rosamaria Marrujo, past SAHU President.

SAHU President, Helen Ornellas welcoming the attendees.

Guest speakers, Tim Kanter, Faith Borges, and Rob Stuzman

SAHU Political Action Committee Chair, Cerrina Jensen, with SAHU's president-elect,  David Brabender.

Lauren Bayha, SAHU Executive Director, with Helen Ornellas, SAHU President.

Guest speaker, CAHIP VP of PAC, Jack Holder. 

SAHU President, Helen Ornellas and Branden Martin with Armstrong and Associates.  

Guest speaker, political commentator, Rob Stutzman addressing guests. Legislative advocate, Faith Borges, Tim Kanter, Rosamaria Marrujo, Cerrina Jensen also photographed.

If you missed out on this event and want to get involved, we invite all members and those in the community to attend the upcoming CAHIP Capitol Summit in May!

Attending this event is another opportunity to:

• Connect with industry experts, engage in discussions with legislative speakers and guests as they address the most recent healthcare concerns
• Get CE Credit by taking the Legislation 101 for Insurance Agents Course
• Visit with Legislators at the Capitol
• Network with Exhibitors
• Take Part in the House of Delegates

Check out the Capitol Conference details HERE!

We hope to see you there!

Vanguard Cornhole Tournament Event Recap

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for a day of fun and networking! 

This year's Vanguard Cornhole event was a blast!

Here's a quick recap of the fun:

Event Stats:

Teams: 31

Attendees: 70

Winners:

1st Place: Danny Langarica (Cal Choice) & Andy Fullerton (Wraith Scarlett Randolph) – Prizes: 2 Giants tickets and $50 Firehouse gift card

2nd Place: Brian Coppin (Cal Choice) & David Parker (Cigna + Oscar) – Prizes: $50 Top Golf gift card and $25 movie theater gift card

3rd Place: Enoch Barrios (Covered CA) & Guest – Prizes: $25 movie theater gift card

Special Shoutout: Let's hear it for Cerrina Jensen, who came oh-so-close to being the first woman in the top 3. Way to represent, Cerrina!

Special Thanks: A huge shoutout to Danny Langarica for organizing this favorite SAHU event helped make it an unforgettable day!

Participants gearing up for the tournament!

Participants getting their throw on!

Cerrina and Aaron Jensen, and guests.

Our 2024 Cornhole Winners, Danny Langarica & Andy Fullerton. Second place winners, Brian Coppin & David Parker. 3rd place winners, Enoch Barrios & guest.  

SAHU President, Helen Ornellas, and Mr. Specs Lanham. 

Shannon Meyer with Aetna, Dalia Sutton with Anthem, and guest.  

Second place winners, Brian Coppin & David Parker.

First Place winners, Danny Langarica & Andy Fullerton.

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SAHU Board of Directors

President

Helen Ornellas

Ornellas & Associates

President Elect

David Brabender

Atman Insurance

Executive Director

Lauren Bayha

BenefitsBay Insurance Solutions

Media Relations

Antonette Vanasek

Vanasek Insurance Services

Medicare

Dalia Sutton

Anthem Blue Cross

Awards

Michele Meder

Trusted American Insurance Agency

Professional Development

Adam Aguilar

Action Pharmaceutical Consulting

New Membership

Angie Caruso

Amwins Connect Insurance Services

Carrier Relations

Tamara Moreau

Sterling Administrators

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Renée Balcom

Renée & Company

Past-President

Rosamaria Marrujo

Trusted American Insurance Agency

Secretary

Michele Mills

Trusted America Insurance Agency

Treasurer

Jacqueline Martinez

Ornellas & Associates

Programs

Andy Glenn

Aflac

Community Service

Andrew Garnett

Cypress Ancillary Benefits

Legislative

Dave Fear Jr.

Eureka Insurance Solutions

Membership Retention

Telly Tasakos

Insperity

Political Action Committee

Cerrina Jensen

Solv

Vanguard

Danny Langarica

Cal Choice (CHOICE Administrators)

Communications

Kyle Frantz

Trusted American Insurance Agency

Sacramento Association of Health Underwriters

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