Nebraska Farm Bureau Announces New Health Plan

In an effort to lower health costs within the agriculture industry, the Nebraska Farm Bureau has recently announced its new large group association health plan, which aims to provide personalized healthcare coverage for farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses. This offering will allow qualifying members to enroll in affordable healthcare coverage for themselves, their families, and their employees. There are to be three plan options, which will include a standard copay plan, a higher deductible plan, and a lower premium co-insurance plan. Enrollment opens on October 1st and will end on December 1st, 2018.

Eligibility Requirements:

• 50% of gross income must be in production agriculture or agribusiness
• Must have less than 50 employees
• Full-time employees are eligible
• Must be a Nebraska Farm Bureau member since 7/1/2018 to qualify for 2019
• Must become a Farm Bureau member by 7/1/2019 to qualify for 2020