8 Million Can Now Shop For Health Insurance Through Their Credit Union
MADISON, WI (October 1, 2014) -- Since being introduced in July, more than 770 credit unions have already decided to make CUNA Mutual Group’s TruStageTM Health Insurance Program available to help their members acquire affordable health insurance coverage. As a result, more than 8 million credit union members can now shop for and purchase health insurance through their credit unions starting Nov. 15, the beginning of the 2015 open enrollment period.
“A key part of building financial security is a solid health insurance plan, and as healthcare costs increase and new changes are implemented under the Affordable Care Act, credit unions can help their members prepare,” said Corrin Maier, director of the MemberCONNECT Program at TruStage. “The TruStage Health Insurance Program broadens a credit union’s product offerings and value. It provides members with a unique and simplified experience to help eliminate confusion from the health insurance landscape,” Maier said.
The TruStage Health Insurance Program, provided through GoHealth, offers consumers access to all health insurance plans on healthcare.gov, plus additional plans from top carriers. Using GoHealth’s intuitive Web-based platform, members can compare health insurance plans from various carriers, get quotes, estimate available federal tax subsidies and apply them directly to their health plan to receive lower monthly premiums. They can also shop over the phone with the guidance of licensed insurance advisors and apply for coverage.
Starting Oct. 8, TruStage will host Open Enrollment Readiness webinars every week until open enrollment begins to introduce credit unions to the built-in marketing program for member communication and to make program implementation seamless and successful. Credit unions can get more information and register at www.cunamutual.com/health.
Credit unions enrolled in the MemberCONNECT Program, the conduit for credit unions to make TruStage products available, can still sign up to offer the TruStage Health Insurance Program until Nov. 14. More information, including access to a recently recorded educational webinar, is available at www.cunamutual.com/health. Credit unions can also contact their CUNA Mutual Group representative or call 800.428.3932.
TruStage currently protects more than 15 million credit union members with insurance products and programs for life, auto, homeowners, and accidental death and dismemberment. The addition of health insurance options advances the company’s mission to build financial security for their families.
The TruStage™ Health Insurance Program is made available through TruStage Insurance Agency, LLC and GoHealth LLC. GoHealth LLC is licensed to sell nationwide and operates in all states with the exception of Massachusetts, Hawaii, Vermont and Rhode Island.
CUNA Mutual Group is the marketing name for CUNA Mutual Holding Company, a mutual insurance holding company, its subsidiaries and affiliates. CUNA Mutual Group provides financial security and protection to credit unions and their members worldwide. With more than 75 years of true market commitment, CUNA Mutual Group’s vision is unwavering: To be a trusted business partner that delivers service excellence through customer-focused products and market-driven insight. More information about TruStage is available at www.TruStage.com.