MILWAUKEE, Aug. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- If your recently graduated son or
daughter had college-sponsored health insurance, his or her coverage may be
about to run out. Fortunately, there's a quick and inexpensive solution --
short-term health insurance.
Many school-sponsored plans expire at the end of the summer, leaving
recent grads who haven't yet found a job exposed to big risks, says Steve
Keller, Specialty Products marketing director at Fortis Health. Short-term
health plans -- available on the Internet at http://www.temporaryinsurance.com and
from independent agents -- are the easy and economical way to fill the gap.
"Going without health insurance can be disastrous to your child's health
and financial well-being," says Keller. "Short-term health insurance, like
Fortis Health's Short Term Medical, lets recent grads get valuable protection
without hassle and at minimal expense."
Short-term health insurance is surprisingly affordable, even for young
people just starting out. A 23-year-old male living in Boulder, Colorado, for
example, could pay $128 for 90-day coverage from Fortis Health -- the nation's
#1 provider of short-term health insurance. A 22-year-old female in Richmond,
Virginia, could pay just $236 for a full six months. Each could get more or
less expensive coverage by choosing a lower or higher deductible. Short Term
Medical lasts one to six months, and monthly payment is available. Coverage
can begin as soon as the next day.
Fortis Health's Short Term Medical, says Keller, is designed for generally
healthy people in a variety of situations. In addition to helping recent
college graduates, the plan can benefit:
-- Workers laid off or between jobs
-- New employees in a benefits "waiting period"
-- Independent workers
-- Temporary or seasonal employees
-- Early retirees with a short wait for Medicare
To get an instant Short Term Medical quote and apply online, visit
http://www.temporaryinsurance.com. You can also call (800) 989-2345 or contact an
independent insurance agent.
About Fortis Health: Fortis Health is committed to helping Americans meet
their health insurance needs. In business since 1892, the company is a leader
in the Individual Medical, Small Group, Short-Term and Student Health
insurance markets. Fortis Health provides coverage for more than one million
people nationwide. Its products are underwritten and issued by Fortis
Insurance Company, John Alden Life Insurance Company and Fortis Benefits
Insurance Company. Fortis Health is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and
has operations in Minnesota, Florida, Idaho and Ohio.
Fortis Health is part of Fortis, Inc., a financial services company that,
through its operating companies and affiliates, has built leadership positions
in a number of specialty insurance market segments. Fortis, Inc. is part of
Fortis, a financial services provider active in the fields of insurance,
banking and investment. As of year-end, 2001, Fortis had total assets in
excess of $400 billion. Fortis ranks 31st based on assets and 85th based on
revenues on the Fortune "Global 500" (July 22, 2002) and 38th on the Forbes
Global "Super 50" list (July 3, 2002).
Fortis Health can be found on the Internet at
http://www.fortishealth.com .
SOURCE Fortis Health
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Related links:
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CONTACT:
Michelle Love-Johnson for Fortis Health,
+1-262-523-3740, or michelle@seroka.com
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