HSA Council Member: Board Level

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The HSA Council Board is made up of representatives from banks, insurers, administrators and technology companies.

Council Board members, together with ABA staff, define the priorities of the Council, determine the best strategy for success and lead the HSA industry in knowledge, resources and experience. Board members meet with members of Congress and regulators in order to promote the utilization of HSAs throughout the health care marketplace.

As a Board member of the HSA Council, your institution will influence the future of consumer-driven health care. Board members and their companies receive many benefits from participating on the Council Board, including:

Benefits The opportunity to help shape future legislation and discussions within Congress and the Administration.  During quarterly Board meetings, Board members meet with members of Congress to educate them about HSAs. HSA Council lobbyists' regular presence on Capitol Hill, working to protect and promote your HSA business.  Council contact and meetings with regulators at Health and Human Services (HHS), Treasury Department, and IRS. Peer-group interactions where you can learn how others in the industry address concerns, increase your visibility within the marketplace, and network with industry leaders. The ability to inaugurate and shape consumer-driven health care Best Practices. Link to your organization from the HSA Council Membership webpage. Regular legislative and regulatory updates via the Council's Newsletter and periodic member-only email updates and conference calls. HSA Council Board members will receive a 20% discount off The Institute for HealthCare Consumerism's (www.TheIHCC.com) CDHC Solutions Magazine, web community, sponsorships opportunities for IHC FORUM East & West and HealthCare Consumerism Radio, attendee fees for IHC FORUM East & West and all other marketing tools and media assets; Access to the Council staff's wealth of knowledge about HSA regulations and guidelines.  As a Board member, your company can contact Council staff with any question regarding HSAs and be assured of a prompt and knowledgeable response.

Dues For FY2012, the assessment for Council Board membership is $25,000*

* The assessment represents membership to the HSA Council only; if your institution is not yet an ABA member, there will be an additional membership assessment to join the ABA.