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noon Luncheon Speaker: Bill Hepscher - Owner of The Canadian MedStore 1:15 pm – 1 hr CE "SECRETS OF MEDICARE - HISTORY TO MYSTERY“ Vicky Major-Bell PCAHU – 50/50 Drawing

Luncheon Topic – "Utilizing international Rx sources as a method of combating the staggering rise in prescription drug costs" The topic will be presented by Bill Hepscher. Hepscher will discuss strategies that can be used to help lower the cost of prescription medication for groups, individuals and Medicare clients. The presentation will also briefly cover the history/background of individual Americans and employer groups going overseas to fill prescriptions as an alternative to the high costs in the US. Also discussed will be the legal and safety concerns regarding international Rx fulfillment.

Bill Hepscher is the Founder of The Canadian Medstore, Florida’s premier provider of affordable international prescription medication. Fueled by a vision that all Americans, especially Seniors on a fixed income and families who were uninsured, should have access to safe, affordable medication, The Canadian Medstore opened its first storefront location in Zephyrhills, FL, in By utilizing a network of professional Canadian, US and international pharmacies, The Canadian Medstore helps clients purchase prescription medication at savings of up to 80% over typical retail prices. The Canadian Medstore now has six locations throughout the State of Florida and serves thousands of clients from all across the US.

The Canadian Medstore recognizes and supports the important role of the independent health insurance agent. Bill Hepscher is a NAHU member and currently serves as the Region 5 HUPAC Chair. Bill is a past recipient of the FAHU Emerging Leader Award and FAHU Presidential Citation Award. Bill lives in Tampa, Fl with his wife and two beautiful daughters. William Hepscher The Canadian Drugstore It's safe, it's simple and it makes sense (813)

"SECRETS OF MEDICARE - HISTORY TO MYSTERY" Course ID: #92902 Course Offering: # Vicky Major-Bell, LUTCF, LPRT Instructor

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CONGRATULATIONS To PCAHU Members Who Achieved Leading Producer Round Table Status for 2015: 1.Debbie Hollister - Golden Eagle 2.Keith Jordano – Golden Eagle 3.Michele Malooley – Soaring Eagle 4.Vicky Major-Bell – Eagle 5.Steve Israel – Eagle

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NAHU C ONVENTION – J UNE 2015 PCAHU RECEIVES PACESETTER A WARD Palm Coast Association of Health Underwriters (PCAHU) recently received the Pacesetter Award at the National Association of Health Underwriters’ (NAHU) 85th Annual Convention and Exhibition in New Orleans, LA. PCAHU was recognized for the Pacesetter Award. The criteria for receiving this award includes attendance at national and regional meetings, chapter management, hosting local meetings and events, communications, membership activities and growth, public service projects, media relations efforts, and continuing education.

NAHU C ONVENTION – J UNE 2015 PACESETTER A WARD - M ORE “Palm Coast AHU exemplifies the dedication to providing the best opportunities for our members,” said Artie Hoffman, president of Palm Coast. “This year, our chapter organized several events in our local community, and as part of our communications efforts hosted several continuing education courses to further the education efforts of our members and all licensed insurance agents and brokers in the area. These projects and many others have set a standard of excellence in the health insurance industry that we are proud to represent.”

FAHU C ONFERENCE – J ULY 2015 PCAHU “C HAPTER OF Y EAR ” AWARD WINNER ( LEFT TO RIGHT ) FAHU President - Paul Deininger PCAHU President – Artie Hoffman

FAHU C ONFERENCE – J ULY 2015 PCAHU “DAN YOUNT” AWARD WINNER ( LEFT TO RIGHT ) Vicky Major-Bell Award Winner FAHU President - Paul Deininger

FAHU C ONFERENCE – J ULY 2015 E MERGING L EADER A WARD ( LEFT TO RIGHT ) MICHELE MALOOLEY Award Winner FAHU President - Paul Deininger

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PCAHU Takes Home FAHU Awards Gold Certified Chapter – PCAHU Pacesetter Award - PCAHU Leading Producer Round Table – 5 PCAHU Members FAHU Emerging Leader Award – Michele Malooley FAHU Dan Yount Award - Vicky Major Bell FAHU Chapter of the Year Award - PCAHU

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