NPA and Assurance Agency Offer New Health Insurance Options and Easy Online Access for NPA Members

WASHINGTON, June 7 -- The Natural Products Association issued the following news release:

The Natural Products Association (NPA) and Assurance Agency announce an expanded partnership to provide a variety of health insurance and business insurance solutions for NPA members. Through Assurance, NPA member companies with as few as one employee can participate in an exclusive Limited Medical Program offering, which provides quality medical insurance to employees at discounted rates. NPA members can select programs and products that fit the individual needs of their employees through a new online portal, www.NPAonlinebenefits.com.

At www.NPAonlinebenefits.com, NPA members can shop for program enhancements that suit the needs of their employees, including benefit discount cards for prescription, vision, lab tests, x-rays and imaging; dental, hearing, diabetic supplies and chiropractic services; a selection of medical plans, dental plans and life insurance; and even pet health insurance.

Planning ahead for next year? NPA and New Hope will be signing up current NPA MarketPlace exhibitors for NPA MarketPlace 2013, which will be held June 27-29 at the Las Vegas Sands Expo Convention Center. Learn more at www.NPAMarketPlace.com.

The program includes the option for payroll deduction and allows employees to choose the level of coverage appropriate for themselves and their family. For more information about Assurance's health insurance and business insurance offerings, NPA members should contact Assurance Vice President Ed Zurek at (855) 854-4358 or [email protected].

With 220 employees and $500 million in annual premiums placed nationwide, Assurance is one of the largest independent insurance brokerages in the country. Assurance has contractual relationships with more than 100 insurance carriers.

Find out how to join NPA at www.NPAinfo.org/Join.

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