Massachusetts Health Insurance Provider Fallon Community Health Plan Partners With eHealthInsurance
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MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA -- 06/22/09 --
eHealth, Inc. (NASDAQ: EHTH), parent
company of eHealthInsurance,
today announced that it is entering the retail health insurance market in the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts by offering 16 individual and family health
insurance plans from Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP) on its retail
site.
The individual and family health insurance plans from FCHP are the first
health insurance products to be made available in Massachusetts through eHealthInsurance.com and are
now currently available on the site. Residents of Massachusetts can also
apply for health insurance from FCHP through the Worcester, Mass.-based
company's website, by contacting a local agent or broker, and through the
Massachusetts Health Connector.
FCHP offers a range of Massachusetts health insurance
plans for purchase. Customers have the ability to select from one of two
networks of doctors and hospitals where they can receive care. FCHP members
receive many unique benefits and services, including a one-of-a-kind
fitness reimbursement program that provides families up to $400 for healthy
activities (up to $200 for individuals); $0 copayments for routine
physicals and well-child care; preventive dental coverage and eye exams;
free 24/7 access to health care professionals by phone or Web; free smoking
cessation program; and free prenatal vitamins, car seat and other "little
extras" for expectant parents.
"By partnering with eHealth, we are making it even easier for individuals to
find health care coverage with Fallon Community Health Plan that fits their
needs," said W. Patrick Hughes, Division President of Health Plan
Operations, FCHP. "It's a great way to give Massachusetts residents even
more options to shop for and purchase health insurance."
"The Commonwealth of Massachusetts continues to be an innovator in the way
it makes a range of health insurance options available to its residents.
eHealth is pleased to now be playing a role in connecting residents to
health coverage in this market," said Gary Lauer, eHealth President and
CEO. "In doing so, it is important to partner with a seasoned, high-quality
provider like Fallon Community Health Plan that recognizes the value in
providing residents of the commonwealth multiple paths to health coverage."
About Fallon Community Health Plan
Founded in 1977, Fallon Community Health Plan is a nationally recognized,
not-for-profit health care services organization. From traditional health
insurance products for all populations, to innovative health care programs
and services for seniors, FCHP supports the diverse and changing needs of
all those it serves. FCHP has consistently ranked among the nation's top
health plans, and is the only health plan in Massachusetts to have been
awarded "Excellent" accreditation by the National Committee for Quality
Assurance for its HMO, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid products. For more
information, visit fchp.org.
About eHealth, Inc.:
eHealth, Inc. (NASDAQ: EHTH) is the parent company of eHealthInsurance, the
nation's leading online source of health insurance for individuals,
families and small businesses. Through the company's website,
http://www.ehealthinsurance.com, consumers can get quotes from leading
health insurance carriers, compare plans side by side, and apply for and
purchase health insurance. eHealthInsurance offers thousands of health
plans underwritten by more than 180 of the nation's health insurance
companies. eHealthInsurance is licensed to sell health insurance in all 50
states and the District of Columbia. eHealthInsurance and eHealth are
registered trademarks of eHealthInsurance Services, Inc.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Brian Mast
Director of Public Relations
eHealth, Inc.
(650) 210-3149
brian.mast@ehealth.com
Christine Cassidy
Director of Corporate Communications
Fallon Community Health Plan
(508) 368-9502
christine.cassidy@fchp.org
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