A smarter way for independent business professionals to manage healthcare costs.

Health coverage designed specifically for self-employed business owners.

Take control of your healthcare costs.

If you're a self-employed optometrists, there's now a great alternative to private and exchange plans. You can choose from a wide range of options, find the right coverage and price for you and your family, and get great care while saving money.

Plan benefits:

  • Alternative to Traditional Plans: Reliable, established coverage beyond typical private and exchange plans.
  • Nationwide PPO Networks: Freedom to choose from a broad network of doctors and facilities.
  • Potential Tax Savings: Possible business tax benefits; consult your advisor.
  • Easy Online Enrollment: Secure, convenient sign-up anytime; enroll by the 15th for coverage on the 1st.
  • Comprehensive Major Medical: Robust options through Amalgamated Local 426 Health and Welfare Fund.
  • Guaranteed Acceptance Plans Available: No exams or questions required.
  • Flexible Plan Design: Choose from plans that may include Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility.
  • Supplemental Protection: Additional options for dental and more.
  • Now Available: Auto Accident Rider for Core Choice Medical Enrollees. Get the additional coverage you've been looking for.*
    * Available only for Core Choice Medical Plan enrollees.

Getting coverage has never been easier.

Step 1

Enter your basic information to view plans and cost estimates.

Step 2

Create an account to start the process and choose your plans.

Step 3

Sign disclosures and contracts to finalize and establish plans.

You don’t have to take our word for it.
See what others are saying:

The savings are too good to pass up and the customer service has been there when I needed them.

Craig Pfau
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The whole process was great!

D.W.
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Having the opportunity to secure coverage at much more reasonable rates is a great relief! Looking forward to good experiences going forward!

E.P.
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Eligibility and Requirements

  • For most plans, sole proprietors and contractors must operate their business using a federal tax ID and be actively working.
  • Dependent coverage may require verification of relationships – may include marriage certificates, birth certificates or other supporting documents.
  • Enrollments finalized by the 15th of the month will be effective the following month. Any enrollment after the 11th will be effective the month after the following month.
    • For example: an enrollment finalized on February 15 will become active March 1; an enrollment finalized February 18 will become active April 1.

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Are you a business owner with W-2 employees on your staff?

If you’re interested in learning more about our group health plans for yourself, your team members and dependents, visit our group benefits site.

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