‘Ducks in a row’: 40 Square Informational Meeting goes virtual For the first time, 40 Square Cooperative Solutions held its year-in-review meetings virtually. Though not ideal, the meetings went off without a hitch, as dozens of co-op members logged on to hear an update on the past fiscal year and a look-ahead toward 2021. “Our…
Winter Health Safety Check – Carbon Monoxide Winter is upon us, which means heating our homes and more time in front of the fireplace. Rest a little easier during the winter months by ensuring your carbon monoxide detectors and appliances are running properly – and safely. Carbon Monoxide Exposure Dos and Don’ts Have your heating…
New Aetna Partnership: What to Expect Who’s ready for 2021? We are! 40 Square members have received multiple communications via email and/or mail about our new partnership with Aetna beginning January 1, 2021. Here is what you can expect: ID Cards: You will receive a new ID Card in the mail in December. ID cards…
Suicide Bereavement in Farm Country Coping with loss is challenging. Loss can take on many forms – loss of a business, loss of a relationship or loss in a death of a friend or family member are a few examples. Death and dying test our coping skills in unique ways. People who die by suicide…
40 Square’s Number Cruncher Paul Fallisi really loves numbers. Like, a lot. How much? Well, in the middle of a phone conversation, he can easily recall the number of days he’s been alive. “I’ll tell you how much of a geek I am,” he says, laughing. “Today is my 21,738th day.” Who’s counting, right? “That’s…
Taking ownership: 40 Square begins fourth health plan enrollment season 40 Square Cooperative Solutions is truly one-of-a kind. The organization is first among equals, the lone independent Minnesota agricultural health plan co-op providing health plans to farm families, agribusinesses and their employees access to self-funded health insurance options. The co-op is now gearing up for…
40 Square featured on “Insights into Insurance” radio program Terri Moxley, director of benefits and distribution with 40 Square, spoke recently with Albert Lea KATE 1450 AM’s “Insights into Insurance” program. Moxley discussed open enrollment, 40 Square’s model and highlighted the range of plans the co-op offers for 2021. Listen to her interview here.
Tis the Season for Open Enrollment For Members/Employers Renewals for 2021 dropped in the mail Nov. 2! Inside the packet, you will find a hard-copy of your renewal that indicates your health care rates for 2021, along with instructions regarding the steps you need to take to renew your current plan or make changes for…
Open for business: 40 Square Cooperative Solutions health plan now available for ag trade associations, cooperatives 40 Square recognizes and appreciates the complex health plan challenges faced by members of agriculture trade associations and cooperatives. For years, 40 Square has been approached by Minnesota agricultural trade associations (ATA) and cooperatives (co-op) asking if it was…
Save the date: 40 Square holding informational meeting 40 Square Cooperative Solutions has announced its Informational Meeting, in lieu of an annual meeting, will move to a virtual format due to COVID-19 gathering restrictions. The virtual Informational Meeting will review the activities and operations of calendar year 2019 and give an overview of 2020 as…