Archive for the 'Oregon health insurance' Category

PacificSource Acquires Clear One Health Plans

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

PacificSource Health Plans has acquired Clear One Health Plans for $46 Million.  Under the merger agreement, Clear One will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Eugene Oregon based PacificSource.

The merger will allow PacificSource to increase its presence in Central Oregon and expand into the Medicare and Medicaid markets through Clear One Health Plans  operation while continuing to devote energy towards PacificSource’s commercial health insurance business.

The deal still requires approval by the Oregon Insurance Division, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Oregon Division of Medical Assistance Programs, as well as final shareholder approval.

Bend Oregon based Clear One provides health insurance, including Medicare Advantage plans, commercial plans, individual health insurance plans as well as administrative services to individuals and businesses throughout the West.

After the merger, PacificSource Health Plans is expected to cover about 228,000 members and PacificSource TPA about 80,000. Employer clients are expected to total 5,676 and 303 respectively.

More information about Oregon Health Insurance.

State Farm Health Insurance at New Agency in Oregon

Sunday, August 9th, 2009

Good news for those looking for Oregon health insurance.  A new state Farm Insurance Angency has opened in Salem, OR according to the article on statesmanjournal.com by Kathie Hodges and they are offering health insurance. 

Jeff Stewart opened the agency on Commercial St. in Salem and has worked for State Farm for 4 years now.  Before becoming a State Farm agent he was a financial representative for Northwestern Mutual.  He has his BA in economics from the University of Oregon and is extremely knowledgeable on insurance.

Mike Speten and Peggy Zepp are part of his team as well and all are licensed in proprety and casualty, life insurance and even State Farm health insurance.  They are also State Farm Bank certified.  Hours are 9-5pm Monday through Friday and evenings and weekends with an appointment.  This offers a great opportunity to Salem residents to shop for insurance.