On January 1st, 2010 Utah will have a new plan option for its residents.
The netcare plan was originally designed as an alternative to the COBRA and State Continuation (Mini-COBRA) options. Since its inception it has become a much broader solution than that.
Here’s what the netcare plan can be used for:
Utah Individuals and Families
Individuals and families can use the netcare plan as their main health insurance solution.
Utah Employer-Sponsored Group Plans
Utah’s small employers will be able to use netcare as a group plan. By offering the netcare plan option instead of traditional insurance plans employers can save on employee healthcare costs and still provide a health insurance solution to their employees.
Alternative to COBRA and Mini-COBRA
COBRA and Mini-COBRA offer a former employee, who had a group plan through their employer, the ability to continue their group coverage for between 12 and 18 months. This is a great solution, but can be very costly. Many people can’t afford this option when they have recently lost their job. The netcare Plan is a lower-cost alternative to COBRA and Mini-COBRA and be accepted in lieu of either.
You can learn more about the netcare plan by calling independent Utah health insurance agent Jared Balis (license #192152) at 801-679-0405.
