Lincoln, NE — Nebraska Farm Bureau staff will be available to answer questions during healthcare open enrollment at the Nebraska Ag Expo as they promote the new Nebraska Farm Bureau Health Plans (NEFBHP). The show will be held Dec. 10-12 at the Sandhills Global Event Center in Lincoln and Wed., Dec. 11 will be “Nebraska Farm Bureau Day” at the Nebraska Ag Expo. Stop by the Nebraska Farm Bureau (NEFB) Booth #2212 in Pavilion 2 and sign up to win prizes from Grainger and pick up a koozie and if you are a member pick up your leather Farm Bureau work gloves.
“Lower health insurance cost to Nebraska individuals and families is a high priority to NEFB. The current health care insurance market discriminates against self-employed individuals and small business owners because they are not eligible for the discounted rates available under employer-sponsored plans. This includes farmers, ranchers, and nearly all small business owners in the state,” said Kelsey Scheer, director of Nebraska Farm Bureau Health Plans. “This new and exclusive health plan option offers comprehensive, benefit-rich options at rates that can be 30% to 50% less than unsubsidized plans offered under the ACA,” she said
Alongside Nebraska Farm Bureau, insurance specialists from Farm Bureau Financial Services will be on hand to answer your insurance questions related to agriculture, homeowners, auto, or health.
“The Nebraska Farm Bureau Health Plans will provide these benefits under a self-funded arrangement administered by a licensed third-party administrator, which is Farm Bureau Health Plans of Tennessee. The organization administers these types of health plans to six state Farm Bureaus across the U.S.,” Scheer said.
A Nebraska Farm Bureau membership is required to apply for the Nebraska Farm Bureau Health Plans. If approved for the health coverage, you must maintain your NEFB membership to keep your NEFB Health Plan active. Nebraska Farm Bureau members can apply for the NEFB Health Plans any time of the year, and there is no re-enrollment period like other programs.
Health care is only one of the many benefits of being a Nebraska Farm Bureau member! Enjoy exclusive access to discounts on everything including hotel rooms, rental cars, equipment, health care, and Ford trucks. With over 40-member benefit partners, visiting the Nebraska Ag Expo is a great opportunity to learn about the various savings programs available and what Nebraska Farm Bureau has to offer. Tina Henderson, senior director of membership, marketing and communications, asks you to check things out at the Nebraska Farm Bureau booth #2212 in Pavilion 2.
“We encourage members to download the Farm Bureau member benefits mobile app. The app is a great way to find your membership card and access the special codes and links to find ‘cool savings’ that come with using the various benefits. You can find it on Google Play or the App Store by searching ‘fb benefits,’” Henderson said.
For more information about the Nebraska Ag Expo, including the full program and list of exhibitors, please visit nebraskaagexpo.com. Tickets can be purchased online at https://nebraskaagexpo.com/admission-survey.
About the Nebraska Ag Expo
The Nebraska Ag Expo is owned and managed by the Iowa-Nebraska Equipment Dealers Association (INEDA). The show is sponsored by: Diamond Sponsors – Farm Credit Services of America and AgDirect; Platinum Sponsor – Nebraska Farm Bureau; Gold Sponsors – Stine Seed Company and Sukup Manufacturing; Silver Sponsor – Spraytec; and Media Sponsors – Midwest Messenger and Rural Radio Network.
Contact
Cindy Feldman, Marketing Director
Iowa-Nebraska Equipment Dealers Association (INEDA)
M: 515.508.1313 | E: cindyf@ineda.com
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