Covered

Richard Miltenberger, CEO of the CO-OP, joins us to talk about the importance of the COVID-19 vaccine and how it is being administered across Montana. Listen in for more info.

The CO-OP team is joined by Dr. Scott Amestoy, an optometrist from Montana Eyecare in Helena, Montana. He shares his expertise in caring for eyes and vision, including some of his most interesting cases, advice on how to protect your peepers year-round, and why CO-OP members should use their vision exam reimbursement.

In this episode, we speak to Dr. Sri Vellanki, a dermatologist in Helena, Montana. Dr. Vellanki shares her expertise in skin health and its impact on overall wellness with us. Learn more about the little things a dermatologist can find that have a big impact on your whole body and why preventive care is so important.

Today we talked with Rich Wessenberg, sales director for the Mountain Health CO-OP in Wyoming. A longtime wyomingite, Rich talks to us about the people of Wyoming and what makes them great, and perhaps most relevant to this episode: what makes the Mountain Health CO-OP a great fit here in the equal rights state. Mountain Health CO-OP Wyoming 855-447-2900 1439 Stillwater Ave Unit 11 Cheyenne, WY 82009

Today we talked with Morris McGaugh from the Cheyenne Wyoming Offices of Mountain Health CO-OP. Morris is the Director of Provider Networks for Wyoming. We talk about what it means to have a new health insurance available to the people of Wyoming and some of the amazing advantages for CO-OP members. Enjoy the episode!

We sat down with Sales Director Jeff Swingley, health insurance expert with Mountain Heath CO-OP to discuss Medicare Supplement insurance for consumers and for agents. There’s a lot to know about the product and we unravel some of the intricacies. If you’re wondering if the new offering from Mountain Health CO-OP is for you, you’re in the right place. Enjoy this interview! Contact us today: 855-447-2900 memberservice@mhc.coop https://www.mhc.coop/home

In this episode, we talked with Shawn Jacobs, owner of Rocky Mountain Insurance Group based out of Helena, Montana. As a lifelong Montanan, Shawn talked with us specifically about how small business owners and solo entrepreneurs can get started with group coverage for their first or early employees. How much does health insurance cost? What plans exist to help? And how does the Mountain Health CO-OP stand alone as the go-to choice for insurance? We cover all of this and more in this week’s episode! 855-447-2900 memberservice@mhc.coop https://www.mhc.coop/home Contact Shawn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawn-jacobs-6b7836a4/

This week we talk pharmacy director Mark Eichler. Mark speaks about Value Based Insurance Design and how, if you’re currently paying a lot of out-of-pocket costs for your health insurance, might be something that gets your attention. Designed to help alleviate out of pocket costs for people with pre-existing conditions and expensive medications, this episode walks through what exactly Value Based Insurance is designed to do and does so in an extremely informative way. 855-447-2900 memberservice@mhc.coop https://www.mhc.coop/home

We talk with Richard Miltenberger, CEO of Mountain Health CO-OP with decades of experience navigating the insurance industry. We have a candid conversation about the state of health insurance, specifically during this time of COVID-19, record unemployment and big question marks about cost. This interview was both insightful and inspirational as we were once again reminded why a member-owned health insurance company has you covered in ways some of the larger companies simply can’t compete with. Interested in learning more about Mountain Health CO-OP? Reach out and get started. We're here to help! 855-447-2900 memberservice@mhc.coop https://www.mhc.coop/home

In the season two premiere of Covered we’ll be speaking with Tim Garden. Tim has been in the insurance industry for over 25 years and helps us understand what’s available to employers. We’ll be talking about group coverage, options employers may have, and getting the best insurance into the hands of your employees. Special Guest: Tim Garden.

What is ICHRA? Health insurance explained dives deep into the individualized coverage HRA. In an open forum taking place in Missoula, MT, we recorded the presentation and turned it into both a video and a podcast. If you have questions about the slies, check out the presentation on our YouTube Channel: Health Coop! https://youtu.be/DShmpNhWMhE

Jarett Laden an independent health insurance agent in the state of Montana joins us to chat about starting places for finding the health insurance that’s right for them. What tax credits are available heading into open enrollment period? What are the frequently asked questions we can answer? This is an episode that gets into the nitty-gritty of health insurance. How to avoid a tax penalty and who you need on your health insurance team. Talk with Jarett, talk with the team at the COOP and have fun listening to this episode where we explain some of the simple ways to approach your health insurance plans and payments.

In this podcast, we interviewed Audree Kilbey. Audree is a business analyst at the CO-OP and wears many hats. We go deep into terminology that is just plain confusing in the health insurance world. What’s an out-of-pocket maximum and why should I care? How does my deductible work? We cover the ins and outs of our current open enrollment period and how to take action. If you’re wondering about some of the complicated terminology of the health insurance landscape, this episode is just the one for you. Enjoy!

Kayli Julius joins us on the podcast today. Kayli is the Health Coaching Coordinator and Health Promotion Specialist at the University of Montana Curry Health Center. We talk about so many important topics: from dealing with stress, to the effects of mental health on your physical health, Julie is a true expert in an important line of work. We promise not to lecture you about eating more vegetables, though we might mention it once or twice. Instead, we promise you’ll learn something about how the body and mind work together to keep you healthy and keep your healthcare costs to a minimum! Enjoy the episode! www.mhc.coop

In this podcast, we talk with Cindy O’Leary. Cindy is a Care Manager for the Health CO-OP. What does that mean exactly? She does a great job of explaining, but it’s worth repeating, that one of the goals of this role is to help members navigate the complicated health insurance world and to help them manage their individual circumstances. If you’re wondering about the health care field, if you’re wondering about the people behind the insurance: this episode is for you. Enjoy!

Welcome to Covered. In this episode, we talk with Mark Eichler, Pharmacy Director at the CO-OP. This is the prescription drug episode. We cover frequently asked questions as it applies to selecting coverage when pharmacy visits are part of that coverage. Mark brings a career of experience packed into a 15 minute podcast. If you have questions about prescription drugs and what the CO-OP can do for you, this episode is a must-listen. Enjoy!

In this episode, we interview Jeff Swingley, the Sales Director at the Heath CO-OP working in all things health insurance. We dive deep into the topic of group insurance. Employers looking to cover their employees, improve the insurance they already have or entrepreneurs who have questions about what they might expect in the future. This episode reviews some common phrases if you’re in the profession, but terms that can sound like a foreign language if you’re not. We help you each step of the way get the coverage you need for yourself, your family, and your employees. Enjoy the episode and tell your friends!

Welcome back to Covered! In this episode, we talk with Ray Rogers. Ray is a current member of the CO-OP, he’s been on the board of directors for five years and currently serves as the Board Chair. We ask Ray about health insurance costs and why they’re so high! We talk about preventative care and how collectively, we can help bring health insurance costs down. Ray brings a wealth of information and passion to the topic of health insurance that’s tough to match. If you’re in the market for affordable health care but wondering what differentiates the different options out there, this episode is for you. Enjoy the episode and, oh yeah, share this with anyone you think might be interested. Our goal is to kick out really helpful info. If we’re succeeding, share this with anyone you know that might be interested. Ray is currently developing the nation's first rural healthcare simulation training center in Butte, Montana. It will have a major impact on how our rural healthcare practitioners are trained. He is working hard to have an impact on healthcare, both in his profession and in the work he does with MHC.

What does the circus, health insurance and being a mom all have in common? Find out in this episode. We sit down with Blair Fjeseth, Director of Communications for the Health CO-OP. We talk all things health insurance including where exactly to start. With an emphasis on customer service and helping you, the one looking to get insured, this episode does a great job of putting you in the driver’s seat for your own healthcare decisions. Listen now!

By the end of this episode, listeners will understand what makes the CO-OP stand out in a crowded health insurance marketplace and what it means to be member owned.