Utah health insurers announced a new health insurance plan, called NetCare, for Utah residents who are between jobs.  NetCare is designed to be a more affordable health insurance option than COBRA coverage.

Cost savings from the COBRA alternative would be derived from NetCare not being required to include all the health benefits that are currently required by other Utah health insurance plans.

NetCare would be available as an individual plan or group plan for up to 12 months for Utah residents transitioning off their employer-sponsored health plan.  After the initial 12 month period, members would have to reapply as individuals.

The focus on NetCare will be providing beneficiaries with incentives for maintaining healthy lifestyles, and utilizing preventive care.