PeaceHealth Joins the Sterling Medicare SELECT Network

BELLINGHAM, Wash., Aug. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to better serve the Medicare population in our community, PeaceHealth Medical Group in Oregon has contracted with Sterling Insurance to become a network hospital serving Sterling Medicare SELECT policyholders.  Sterling Medicare SELECT, underwritten by Sterling Life Insurance Company, is a Medicare Supplement insurance plan offering lower premiums to policyholders in exchange for using a network hospital when hospital care is needed.

According to Sterling's Vice President of Product Development, Gerald Reilly, this is a win-win situation for everyone.  "Our health insurance policyholders enjoy favorable premiums with access to the local hospital they know and trust."  Reilly went on to explain, "In the unlikely event PeaceHealth cannot provide the service needed, Sterling policyholders are free to go to a hospital that does.  And, if the policyholder is traveling and needs emergency care, they can go to any hospital."  Reilly added, "PeaceHealth is to be commended for taking this step.  Not only will they be able to serve the needs of Medicare beneficiaries, the contract with Sterling may help save the Medicare beneficiary valuable premium dollars."

In addition to affordable premiums, Sterling Medicare SELECT policyholders have access to "Real People" customer service, automated claims processing, and knowledgeable agents that will assist them in making a well-informed choice for their health insurance needs.

PeaceHealth locations in Oregon are: Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend, Springfield; Sacred Heart Medical Center, University District, Eugene; Cottage Grove Community Medical Center, Cottage Grove; Peace Harbor Medical Center, Florence.

The local Sterling office is located at 1126 Gateway Loop, Suite 140, Springfield, OR. The phone number is 541-726-1036.

To speak to a Sterling representative, or for more information, call 1-888-301-1950 (TTY 711) or visit www.sterlinginsurance.com.

Sterling Insurance, established in 1958, is licensed in 50 states, plus Washington, D.C., and has sales offices across the country.  The company has executive offices in Atlanta, GA with operational centers in Nashville, TN and Bellingham, WA.  Sterling Insurance is a division of Windsor Health Group (WHG). WHG is a subsidiary of Munich Health North America, Inc., which is a subsidiary of Munich Re, one of the world's leading reinsurers.

Contact:
Tammy Petak, Network Development  Manager
[email protected]
815-744-4090

SOURCE Sterling Insurance