National Federation of Independent Business Offers Small Business Owners Access to Wide Range of New Health Insurance Options

WASHINGTON, June 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation's leading small business association, is bringing their 350,000+ members easier access to a wide range of personal health insurance plans through the UnitedHealthOne Agency, a UnitedHealthcare affiliate.

Health insurance options include co-pay plans, which are similar to traditional employer-sponsored coverage, lower-cost high deductible plans and health savings account (HSA) plans that can enable small business owners and their families to save on both their health insurance and their taxes. In addition, dental, vision, critical illness and disability insurance will be offered to NFIB members. The plans are underwritten by UnitedHealthcare's Golden Rule Insurance Company.  

NFIB members choosing one of the new individual or family health plans will also have access to UnitedHealthcare's national care provider network of 780,000 physicians and care professionals and 5,900 hospitals.  Substantial discounts on medical care through the care provider network can result in additional savings to these small-business owners, even before they meet their annual deductibles.

"The new program provides access to personal health insurance options for small business owners that fit individual budgets and offer a network of quality health providers. Working together with the UnitedHealthOne Agency, we can now give our members easier access to quality, affordable individual insurance plans that give small business owners and their families the choices they want and the coverage they need," said Mark Garzone, senior vice president of marketing for NFIB. 

"We are pleased to join with NFIB to make cost-effective individual and family health care coverage more accessible to their members. They will find a choice of quality health insurance plans as well as a wide range of deductibles, enhancements and optional benefits from a company that has served this market for more than 65 years and understands their coverage needs," said Patrick F. Carr, CEO and president of Golden Rule.

A special website and dedicated toll-free phone number have been set up for NFIB members who are interested in more information on the new program.  Members can visit nfib.com/UnitedHealthOne or call 888-280-3511 to speak with a licensed product advisor for their state.

About NFIB

The National Federation of Independent Business is the nation's leading small business association, with offices in Washington, D.C., and all 50 state capitals. Founded in 1943 as a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, NFIB gives small and independent business owners a voice in shaping the public policy issues that affect their business. NFIB's powerful network of grassroots activists sends their views directly to state and federal lawmakers through our unique member-only ballot, thus playing a critical role in supporting America's free enterprise system. NFIB's mission is to promote and protect the right of our members to own, operate and grow their businesses. For more information about NFIB, please visit www.nfib.com.

About Golden Rule Insurance Company and UnitedHealthOne Agency

A leading provider of health insurance for individuals and families for almost 70 years, Golden Rule (www.goldenrule.com) has been a UnitedHealthcare company since 2003.  UnitedHealthcare's personal health and dental plans are offered in 46 states and the District of Columbia, and currently marketed under the UnitedHealthOne brand. The UnitedHealthOne Agency, an affiliate of UnitedHealthcare, offers a variety of family and individual health insurance plans as well as dental, vision and other coverage.  

Contact:
Nicole Devine
(202) 314.2037
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SOURCE National Federation of Independent Business