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.
Mission Statement:
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.
Our Objectives:
OCAHU also upholds the values of our national affiliation, NAHU. Here is NAHU's Mission Statement and Code of Ethics:
NAHU will educate the public and decision makers about the value health insurance professionals deliver in helping consumers access the health care system and, through education and association involvement, increase members' ability to better serve consumers. We will do so in a financially prudent and responsible manner.
Code of Ethics
April 2019: OCAHU held its 22st Annual Swing "Fore" the Cure Golf Tournament benefiting Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Orange County. OCAHU provided a donation of $24,000, (a new record!) to Cystic Fibrosis. Over 160 golfers joined in the fun with more members and guest joining us for dinner. The Habit catering truck was a fun new addition for lunch! We also had “The Nail Truck” on site offering free manicures and pedicures to anyone who wasn’t golfing. Held 2 types of raffles; silent and auction.
May 2019: Our Annual Election of the Board of Directors Meeting and Membership Recognition day on May 8th was where we recognized members for their length of time with OCAHU, LPRT members, and other milestones. The members elected the New Board of Directors for the July 2019-2020 term with MaryAnna Trutanich elected as our President for the coming year.