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About United Wisconsin Life Insurance Company

United Wisconsin Life Insurance Company is an insurer now controlled by American Medical Security Group, Inc. (AMS). AMS offers a variety of competitive health insurance policies for individuals, families, and small businesses. For its operations throughout the country, AMS has received a rating of ""A-"" (excellent) from A.M. Best. Its plans are designed to be flexible as well as cost-effective. The plans are backed by excellent customer service that is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

AMS (United Wisconsin) Plans

About UniCare

UniCare Life & Health Insurance Company, an operating affiliate of WellPoint, was adopted as the brand name for most WellPoint businesses offered outside of California in 1995. In 1996, WellPoint acquired the group health and life business of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. Then, in 1997, WellPoint acquired the group health and life business of John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company. In 2000, WellPoint acquired Rush Prudential Health Plans, located in Illinois; those businesses were joined with the existing UniCare businesses.

About Security Life Insurance Company of America

Security Life Insurance Company of America is best known for its dental plans, which are administered through affiliate and third-party partners. In recent years, it has added vision packages, and is a strong leader in life insurance. Security Life has focused on providing full-service dental plans for more than 40 years. It prides itself on offering full-service solutions to the standard dental and vision insurance riders from other companies. Approximately 50 million premium holders reside in 44 states.

About Regence BlueShield

Regence BlueShield of Washington and Regence BlueShield of Idaho are part of The Regence Group. This is a conglomerate of four Blue Cross and Blue Shield affiliates in the states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Utah. As a whole, it is the largest such health care provider in the Pacific Northwest. The Group is supported by a base of more than 3 million members. It acts under an independent license of Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. In some cases, the BlueShield name indicates it operates independent of Blue Cross.

About Principle Life Insurance Company

Principal Life Insurance Company is an insurance provider for both businesses and individuals. Formed in 1879, it has held a continuous record for quality service in the fields of life and disability insurance and annuities. As a subsidiary of the Principal Financial Group. it also provides such benefits as vision and dental insurance as well as medical and drug plans.

Principle Life Products

About PacifiCare Health Systems
PacifiCare Health Systems, founded in 1978, is among the largest providers in the United States. Headquartered in Cypress, California, it provides a nationwide network for individuals and group members. Its health plan base is approximately 4 million members strong, and more than 9 million customers participate in specialty plan coverage.

About Oxford Health Plans, Inc.

About Monumental Life

Monumental Life is a company that has enjoyed a long history of helping people with their insurance needs. Founded in 1858, in Baltimore, Maryland, the company now has offices in 21 states, mainly on the East Coast, but in California and Arizona on the West Coast. One of the largest life insurance companies in the country, it is licensed to operate in all states except New York. A member of the Aegon Group, Monumental Life is a significant player in the life insurance industry, offering a variety of policies as well as health coverage.

About Midwest Security

With offices around the great lakes, Midwest Security focuses on providing healthcare for small and mid-sized employers. Since its formation in 1974, Midwest Security has become a leader in the states of Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, Iowa, Ohio, and Illinois. Some of its services include Preferred Provider Organizations (PPO), dental plans, term life insurance, and short-term disability insurance.

About Medical Mutual of Ohio

Founded in 1934, Medical Mutual of Ohio is one of the oldest healthcare companies in America. Rather than focusing on expansion across the nation, Medical Mutual focuses its efforts inside the state of Ohio. With 2,500 employees based in Cleveland, Medical Mutual of Ohio serves 1.5 million members -- about 1 of every 10 people who live in Ohio. It offers a full array of services, including Health Maintenance Organization (HMO), Preferred Provider Organization (PPO), Health Savings Account (HAS), Vision, and Dental.