Membership FAQS

 

What is the membership year?

  • Membership in HLA Birmingham runs a calendar year, January 1 - December 31. Membership dues are prorated on a quarterly basis dependent upon join date. The membership benefit period is always a calendar year.
     

If I join the state chapter, am I automatically a member of the local chapter?

  • Membership in HLA Birmingham is separate from HLA of Alabama and other local or national memberships. Membership is at the individual level, non-transferable to another individual, except as outlined below.

Can I purchase membership for an entire company?

  • No, membership is individual-based not company-based.  If you are a medical practice / health system, please contact us for information about our discounted Group Membership option.
     

Monthly Luncheons?

  • Luncheons are usually held on the third Wednesday of every month, except for March, July, and December. Members are allowed to bring one guest to each luncheon and must RSVP their guest online with their own RSVP. Guest lunches are $50 per guest.


RSVPing and Attendance at Events?

HLA Birmingham's monthly luncheons require that members RSVP themselves, and any guest, at a maximum of one guest per luncheon. The Board requests that all members RSVP by the Friday prior to the meeting, by noon, in order to allow the Board time to make seating and catering arrangements. Requests for an RSVP after this time must be sent via email to a Board officer; available seating for late RSVP requests is on a first-come, first-serve basis. The Board asks that members RSVP using the website for all events and that members cancel their RSVPs at least three days prior to each event if unable to attend. An Affiliate Member may send a substitute attendee to monthly luncheons twice per year and the guest fee will not apply. 


Can my membership be transferred to a colleague?

  • No, membership cannot be transferred between individuals.
     

Ownership of the membership for Affiliate and Active Members.

  • Membership rights and privileges stay with the paying entity. If an organization pays for a membership and the individual representing the organization changes employment, the membership belongs to the paying organization and can be transferred to another individual for the remainder of the benefit year in question. If an individual pays for membership (and not reimbursed by their employing organization), then the membership remains with the individual during any employment change. (Note: An Active member voids his/her membership if he/she leaves the profession of healthcare management/administration; all membership changes are contingent upon review and approval by the Board of Directors)
     

How do I change my work or contact information in the Membership Directory?

  •   Sign In to your Member Center using your HLA Birmingham username/password and update your Member Account.