Lake Oswego, Ore. (Feb. 18, 2015) – Health Republic Insurance, a non-profit health insurance carrier, announced that it has extended its enrollment window and will continue to sell plans to individuals and families until March 15, with a plan effective date of April 1. The extended enrollment period only applies to plans purchased directly from Health Republic and not on the federal exchange.
“Our core mission is to increase the number of Oregonians with access to quality health care, and securing a good health insurance plan is the first step towards getting the care they need,” said Dawn Bonder, president and CEO of Health Republic. “Our extended enrollment period is a great opportunity to help people who need more time to choose the plan that will best fit their health care needs in 2015.”
To purchase a Health Republic plan, individuals can call 503-673-3577 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., or visit www.healthrepublicinsurance.org and mail or fax in a paper application. A Qualifying Life Event (QLE) is not required to purchase a plan during this extended enrollment period.
About Health Republic Insurance
Unlike traditional health insurance companies, Health Republic is a 501(c)(29) private non-profit governed by its members, and by law must reinvest all profits back to its programs, including providing better care and lower costs for members. Health Republic provides access to health care in all parts of Oregon through the statewide Providence Network. This partnership offers members an extensive group of providers, practitioners, and facilities, including 60 hospitals and thousands of providers, labs, imaging locations and physician clinics throughout Oregon and SW Washington. To learn more, visit www.healthrepublicinsurance.org
