Sterling

Sterling Health Plans

Sterling provides life and health insurance to individuals in all 50 states and Washington D.C. It specializes in health insurance, particularly in providing Medicare Supplement Insurance to senior citizens. It offers insurance to both groups and individuals, so people can always find a plan that meets their needs and budget.

History of Sterling

Sterling has been in business since 1958, and is based in Bellingham, Washington. In 1999, Sterling contracted with its sister company, Olympic Health Management Systems, Inc. to enter the Medicare market.

Sterling was the first insurance company to successfully form a contract with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This newly authorized Medicare plan was known as Private-Fee-for-Service (PFFS). Sterling was also the first insurance company to allow its policy holders to move from one health plan to another when their needs changed, without extra underwriting.

Overview of Sterling Insurance

Sterling Life Insurance Company offers a variety of services to meet the needs of those with Medicare. It also offers life insurance to help individuals attain the financial stability that they desire.

Sterling currently provides the following services:

• Individual and group Medicare Health Insurance
• Individual and group Medicare prescription drug insurance
• Critical condition insurance
• Life Insurance: whole life and limited benefit whole life

Why You Should Choose Sterling

Sterling is committed to excellence and is well-respected in the insurance industry. Sterling is currently rated Excellent by A.M. Best. To earn an Excellent rating, companies have to meet their ongoing obligations to their policy holders. Sterling also havs an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.