Regence Offers InterM to Fill Gap for the Uninsured
Company offers short-term medical plan for individuals who are between jobs, recent graduates, start-up business owners or others in need
September 20, 2007
BOISE – Regence Life and Health Insurance Company offers an affordable, short-term medical solution for uninsured Idahoans who are seeking a job, starting up a business, going back to school or waiting for a group plan to take effect. InterM is specifically designed for healthy individuals and families who need temporary medical insurance, allowing them to purchase a policy for as little as 30 days up to 185 days.
InterM can help prevent financial disaster in case of unexpected medical costs including the freedom to see any doctor anywhere and be covered for physician services, prescriptions, ambulance, lab and x-rays, hospital room and board, emergency room visits and more. InterM's accidental death coverage provides some peace of mind with a $25,000 benefit for the members and covered spouses.
Four deductible and two coinsurance options let consumers choose the option that best fits their budget. Applying is easy; members can apply for InterM online and pay by credit card to receive next-day coverage as well as print out an ID card and policy.
"Too often, individuals such as students or the self-employed simply have to go without even a catastrophic insurance plan because of costs. But an unexpected illness or injury can lead to even greater costs and affect their ability to get insurance in the future. InterM offers an affordable solution that helps our members maintain their health and protects them in the event of an unexpected illness or injury," said John Fick, president of Regence Life and Health.
With InterM, members also have discounts at no additional cost through Regence Advantages; these include savings on programs and services from Jenny Craig, Beltone and TruVision. For more information about Regence InterM (or to apply online) visit http://www.regencelife.com or call 1.800.794.5390.
Regence Life and Health Insurance Company
For more than 20 years, Regence Life and Health has offered quality life and disability products and health plans. As a subsidiary of member Plans of Regence, the company is associated with the financial strength and brand recognition of the largest health insurer in the Northwest/Mountain State Region, which operates Blue Shield/Blue Cross plans in Idaho, Oregon, Utah and Washington. Collectively, these not-for-profit Plans serve nearly three million people.
