March 29, 2024

Farm Bureau Health Plans ‘a great choice’

‘This is how it should be’

INDIANAPOLIS — More than 6,500 Hoosiers are covered by Indiana Farm Bureau Health Plans, a suite of more affordable healthcare plans for farmers.

This includes traditional health plans for families and individuals, dental and vision plans, and Medicare supplement insurance plans.

According to INFB, a plan can provide savings of 50% to 70% for families when compared to the Affordable Care Act plans that aren’t subsidized by the federal government.

“More affordable, reliable health care continues to be one of the most important aspects for farm families throughout the state,” said INFB President Randy Kron. “Our members have really embraced this offering over the last year and a half because it addressed a significant need.

“INFB Health Plans is a great choice not only for farmers, agriculture professionals and small ag businesses, but also for folks outside of the ag space who are looking for an additional option to the current health care marketplace.”

Michelle Cuthbert of Marion County has been an Indiana Farm Bureau member for 11 years and signed up for INFB Health Plans last year.

She is a consulting registered nurse who does research for patients who have had organ transplants.

“It’s the best coverage I’ve had in probably 15 years,” Cuthbert said. “INFB Health Plans paid for my annual physical, labs, mammogram and colonoscopy, and I’m so grateful. This is how it should be.

“You shouldn’t have to worry about paying for preventative medicine. I now have peace of mind, especially if something major would happen.”

Existing INFB members may apply for INFB Health Plans at any time. However, membership is required prior to applying for coverage.

Individuals must be a member of INFB for at least 30 days to apply for a traditional health plan or a dental and vision plan. Medicare supplement insurance plans do not require the 30-day waiting period.

Learn more at www.INFBhealthplans.com.

Erica Quinlan

Erica Quinlan

Field Editor