In This Issue

In the News:

CAHIP NorCal PAC Updates
Help Us Spread the Word - Your Voice Matters!
CAHIP's Important Statement on Agent Compensation

Upcoming Events:

Turkey Dinner Drive
River Oak Center for Children's Toy Drive
NABIP 2025 Capitol Conference
Crab Feed Save the Date
Golf Tournament Save the Date

In Case You Missed It:

September Member Meeting Recording

As a CAHIP NorCal member, you know the value of our industry and the critical role we play in helping consumers navigate the healthcare system. Now, it’s time to ensure our voices continue to be heard at both the state and national levels. Contributing to the CAHIP and NABIP PACs directly supports legislative efforts that protect the interests of healthcare professionals, and those we represent.

💡 Why contribute?

We are proud to feature our members who have already stepped up and contributed to the CAHIP and NABIP PACs over the past year. They are champions of our industry and dedicated to securing a brighter future for healthcare.

Cora Lynn Alvar
Rebecca Barlow
Lauren Bayha
Elizabeth Beuttel
David Brabender
Sharon Care
Jeanette Castro Lewis
Susan Edwards
Dave Fear Jr.
Tamare Fleury
Andrew Garnett
Cerrina Jensen
Josh Keller

Danny Langarcia
Mariette Lasley
Rosamaria Marrujo
Michele Meder
Elizabeth Mitchell-Collord
Helen Ornellas
Carmen Perea
Samantha Siders
Monica Spencer
Leslie Williams
Brad Wright
Shannon Zajec

1) Be A Part of This Important Cause Today
Visit https://nabippac.nabip.org For NABIP
Visit https://www.cahippac.org For CAHIP

Our goal is to secure 20+ recurring monthly donations of at least $24 to both the CAHIP and NABIP PACs. By contributing just $24 a month, you’ll be making a meaningful impact in ensuring our advocacy efforts remain strong at both the state and national levels. Every dollar helps protect the future of our industry—let's work together to reach this goal!

2) Get the Word Out
Help us spread the word about this important cause! Membership is not required to participate in our PAC, so share it loud and proud with your colleagues and peers to ensure every member knows how critical their support is in protecting our industry’s future.

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Questions? Contact us at Info@CAHIP-NorCal.org

We need your help!  

The attached flyer highlights an important opportunity for agents to make a real difference in our industry. We’re calling on professionals across the country to share how the shifts in the industry are directly impacting them and their clients. This is our chance to influence real change, and it starts with your voice!

Over the next six months, NABIP is gathering crucial insights from professionals like you, and every story we hear helps shape the future. We’ve already heard from over 200 passionate members, and we need more voices to amplify this movement!

How You Can Help:

We hear our members and have prepared information regarding rules surrounding agents charging fees for the service they provide to individuals, seniors and families in California. We commissioned an attorney to advise on this issue in 2017, and drew from that analysis. Please click below to read the article.

CAHIP has appointed a committee that will begin meeting in January to update what we learned in 2017 and work on how the consumer/employer unbiased advocate (AGENTS) stay relevant in our ever changing environment.

https://nabip.org/events/capitol-conference

Save the Date
Friday, March 14, 2025 @ 5:00 pm

Citrus Heights Community Center
 6300 Fountain Square Drive, Citrus Heights, CA 95621

Save the Date
Thursday, May 8, 2025 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Ridge Golf Course & Events Center
2020 Golf Course Rd, Auburn, CA 95602

Your Guide to Medical Expense Reimbursement Plans (MERPs)
With Guest Speaker Katie Bain

Check Out NABIPS Events!

Check Out CAHIP's Events!

LEADING PRODUCERS ROUND TABLE

The LPRT was formed in 1942 to recognize success in our industry.

Today, the LPRT is committed to being the premier program for top Health, Disability, Long-Term Care and Worksite Marketing Insurance Producers, carrier reps, carrier management, and general agency/ agency managers.

Check out the easy online application

TRIPLE CROWN

NABIP created the President's Triple Crown Program to recognize those members whose individual contributions to NABIP help advance the association's mission.

Criteria

1. HUPAC Contribution $12 x 12 or flat $150

2. Recruit 2+ new members

3. Send 3+ Operation Shout messages

REBC®  Designation Elective: Earning the REBC designation elevates your credibility as a professional and prepares you to best serve your clients. Click here to access more information about the REBC designation, including the learning objectives and curriculum.

Brand Sets Professionals Apart from the Rest 
NABIP’s certifications offer a brand that sets professionals apart from the rest and the logo can be applied to media announcements, email signatures, business cards, and company letterhead to highlight professional accomplishment. After completing the final exam, a download version of the logo stamp of authentication will be generated.

National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals
Student Services Helpdesk: 844-257-0990

Refer your colleagues and make your PAC donations!

HUPAC, our national Political Action Committee, does a great job representing our interests in D.C. Become a HUPAC contributor today!

Become a Featured CAHIP NorCal Member

Promote Yourself!

Or Your Business

Simply answer a few short questions and be feature on social media and in the newsletter. We want to hear from you!

Visit CAHIP-NorCal.org/benefits, click the Value Flyer to download a copy, and share! Don't let them miss out on the many opportunities that come with membership.

President

David Brabender

Atman Insurance

President Elect, Legislation

Brad Wright

ABC Workforce

Executive Director

Lauren Bayha

BenefitsBay Insurance Solutions

Treasurer

Jacqueline Martinez

Ornellas & Associates

Professional Development, Tech Training

Antonette Vanasek

Vanasek Insurance

Awards Co-Chair

Michele Meder

Trusted American Insurance Agency

Membership Retention

Angie Caruso

Amwins Connect Insurance Services

Political Action Committee Co-Chair

Cerrina Jensen

Solv

Medicare

Dalia Sutton

Anthem Blue Cross

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Renée Balcom

Renée & Company

Past-President

Helen Ornellas

Ornellas & Associates

Secretary

Michele Mills

Trusted America Insurance Agency

Media Relations

Shae Trombatore

Trusted American Insurance Agency

Professional Development, Programs

Andy Glenn

Aflac

Awards Co-Chair, Carrier Relations

Tamara Moreau

BBP Admin

New Membership

Teri Blake

Ornellas Executive Benefits

Political Action Committee Co-Chair

Aaron Jensen

Stellar Stories Insurance Solutions

Community Service

Andrew Garnett

Cypress Ancillary Benefits

Vanguard

Danny Langarica

Cal Choice (CHOICE Administrators)

Communications

Kyle Frantz

Trusted American Insurance Agency