Saving lives: What ag producers need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine With a single-dose vaccine now awaiting emergency approval, COVID-19 vaccine production and distribution is expected to increase in the coming months. The Biden administration also announced it will purchase 200 million more vaccine doses from Pfizer and Moderna by July, increasing the chances…
Meet the Board: Steve Hoffman Steve Hoffman has been interested in joining a health care cooperative for at least a decade, when he first met future 40 Square Executive Director Char Vrieze. “Char was with Cooperative Network at the time, and some part of a health care co-op was being discussed, which I was very…
‘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…