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Chamber to offer health care insurance for small businesses

The Greater Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce recently announced the creation of a partnership providing discounted health care insurance to small business members.

"After many efforts, we have finally created a partnership providing an innovative benefits plan designed specifically for small businesses," stated Rod Henry , President of The Greater Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce.

"A recent study by the American Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) indicated that the cost of health care insurance is the number one issue facing small businesses today," Henry said. "As a Chamber we have recognized this need and have developed a program allowing the opportunity for small businesses to access affordable health insurance."

Anthem ChamberCare, the discounted health care insurance plan, will be offered through a partnership between The Greater Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce, the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. The plan will now be available to small business members of the Terre Haute Chamber through local insurance brokers and will provide member companies with the lowest rate available in the state for Anthem health insurance.

To apply for the Anthem ChamberCare, businesses must meet certain requirements, including:

• Between two and ninety-nine eligible employees and

• Member of The Greater Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce and the Indiana Chamber of Commerce.

"With ChamberCare, you have the opportunity to structure a quality, affordable benefits package that will both help manage expenses and assist in retaining employees," stated Indiana Chamber president Kevin Brinegar.

The discounted Chamber rate, through Anthem ChamberCare, is five percent ann ually.

With Anthem ChamberCare, businesses are placed in a larger pool of businesses, preventing one claim from having a devastating impact on premiums. Anthem's ChamberCare plans also offer a variety of choices of coverage levels and deductibles, and freedom in selecting health care providers. No mater which option you choose to offer your employees, they can take an active role in designing their benefit packages.

For more information on enrolling your employees in the Anthem ChamberCare, contact your local Anthem broker, call the Chamber at (812) 232-2391 or visit www.terrehautechamber.com. The Chamber will be happy to provide you with a list of local brokers participating in this program.

As a member of The Greater Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce, businesses are eligible for ChamberCare coverage, in addition to a wealth of other important business benefits. Whether you are seeking networking opportunities, discounted advertising rates, education and community initiatives or governmental affairs representation, the Chamber has services that will benefit your business. For more information on becoming a part of the Chamber, call (812) 232-2391 or visit our website, www.terrehautechamber.com.