MILWAUKEE, Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Thousands of college students will get
their diplomas this December -- and many will lose their school-sponsored
health insurance at the same time.
How can they protect themselves between the commencement ceremony and
their first job with benefits? The answer: Short-term health insurance,
according to Steve Keller, Specialty Products marketing director at Fortis
Health, the nation's No. 1 provider of short-term plans.
"With the cost of health care these days, young people who go without
insurance are endangering their financial future," says Keller. "Why risk
financial disaster when short-term health insurance -- like Fortis Health's
Short Term Medical plan -- provides 'tailor-made' protection at an affordable
price?"
Short-term health insurance provides coverage for one to six months --
perfect for new college graduates who need coverage while they look for their
first job. It's well within their financial reach, too.
For example, a 23-year-old man living in Lincoln, Nebraska, could pay $135
for 90-day coverage with Short Term Medical. A 22-year-old woman in Tampa,
Florida, could pay just $453 for a full six months. Each could get more or
less expensive coverage by choosing a lower or higher deductible, 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. Besides 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 offices in Minnesota, Florida, Idaho and Ohio, with sales offices
throughout the country.
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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CONTACT:
Michelle Love-Johnson for Fortis Health,
+1-262-523-3740, or michelle@seroka.com
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