New Temporary Health Insurance Plans Launched For Individuals, Families Without Current Coverage
By: Health Insurance
Submitted: 2009-10-06 10:49:45 | Word Count: 653
UnitedHealthcare`s Golden Rule Insurance Company is introducing two new short
term health insurance plans in North Carolina and West Virginia designed to meet
people`s needs for more flexible and cost-effective approaches to coverage.
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Golden Rule`s new Short Term MedicalSM Plus and Short Term MedicalSM Value plans
are designed to bridge gaps in health insurance coverage for workers between
jobs who find COBRA too costly or who aren`t eligible for COBRA, new graduates
looking for work, students dropping off their parents` plans, new employees not
yet covered by employer plans, early retirees awaiting Medicare eligibility and
others whose lives are in time of transition.
Consumers in North Carolina and West Virginia can choose from one to 12 months
of coverage with either of Golden Rule`s new short term plans. Consumers can
then apply for additional months of coverage and consecutive short term plans.
"Especially in today`s economy, there is a need for budget-conscious health
plans for individuals and families who suddenly find themselves without health
insurance through work or school," Golden Rule CEO Richard A. Collins said.
"Life circumstances can change quickly, and with these new plans, we want to
give consumers a choice of plan designs, deductibles, months of coverage and
payment options so individuals can decide what will best meet their family`s
current situation.
"While most people understand the importance of having health care coverage,
many consumers new to the individual market don`t know that there are
lower-cost, quality health plans available and how to find them," Collins said.
In fact, a national survey of 1,000 18 to 21 year olds conducted for
UnitedHealthcare this year revealed that although 82 percent of young adults see
health insurance as a necessity they cannot ignore, more than half acknowledge
that they lack information to make good decisions about coverage once they are
no longer covered by their parents` or college plans (For more information about
the survey, visit the Golden Rule online newsroom).
For consumers struggling to fit health care into tight budgets, Golden Rule`s
new short term plans feature an expanded choice of deductibles to help keep
premiums more affordable. Other advantages to consumers include:
* Choice of two plans:
* Short Term Medical Plus offers a per-term deductible between $250 and $10,000
and is ideal for consumers seeking predictable out-of-pocket expenses
* Short Term Medical Value offers a per-cause deductible between $250 and $5,000
and is Golden Rule`s most cost-effective short term coverage
* Network discounts on medical care of up to 40 percent or morebefore the
deductible is met. Consumers have access to UnitedHealthcare`s network of
approximately 590,000 physicians and care professionals and more than 4,900
hospitals nationwide.
* Flexibility to discontinue coverage at any time without penalty and have the
unused premium returned.
* Ability to apply for consecutive short term coverage after the initial short
term plan expires.
* Quick, easy online application at www.goldenrule.com; consumers usually hear
back within 24 to 48 hours
* Choice of payment options, including direct monthly billing.
A leading provider of health insurance for individuals and families for more
than 60 years, Golden Rule became a UnitedHealthcare company in 2003.
UnitedHealthcare`s personal health plans are offered in 39 states and the
District of Columbia, and marketed under the UnitedHealthOne brand.
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