Consumer United partners with Harvard Pilgrim to offer lower premium, high-quality health insurance

April 14, 2009 - PRLog -- Consumer United, an online membership-driven consumer group that offers savings on essential services such as heating oil and home insurance, is proud to announce a new pilot partnership with Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, a high-quality health insurance provider to offer plans with lower monthly premiums than traditional products.

The Consumer United and Harvard Pilgrim partnership will help individuals in Massachusetts obtain affordable coverage to comply with the state's health care requirements. Enrolled members will benefit from savings on fitness club memberships, Weight Watchers®, exercise equipment and may qualify for a fitness reimbursement of up to $150 each year. Members also have ready access to responsive member service programs and to money-saving products to help them stay healthy.

Since 2005, U.S. News & World Report has determined that Harvard Pilgrim leads the country in member satisfaction and quality of care. Harvard Pilgrim is a not-for-profit health plan that provides a variety of insurance plan options and self-funding arrangements to more than one million members.

When comparing health insurance choices in Massachusetts, Consumer United recommends that our members consider the overall benefits of their policy. Harvard Pilgrim offers not only affordable rates, but also top-ranked care. Talk to a health insurance expert at Consumer United to discuss which plan is best for you or your family.

"We are excited to be Consumer United's exclusive health insurance option. Their members demand high value and that's what we can offer: high-quality health benefits and best-in-class service all at a monthly premium to fit their budget," says Harvard Pilgrim Senior Vice President of Sales & Customer Service, Vincent Capozzi.

For more information, visit http://www.consumerunited.com/ma/health-insurance .


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Consumer United is an online community that uses group buying power to negotiate better deals on basic services from top providers.

"The core of most people's expenses are their bills and it's very hard for people to find savings there. We use the size of this group to negotiate and to pool buying power. And it turns out that companies are excited to work with a large group of consumers and give them a better deal," says Justin Dangel, founder and CEO of Consumer United.

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TESTIMONIALS:

"It was the best deal, love the idea and think it will be beneficial in the long run. CU made it easy to switch my insurance, save money and they were a pleasure to work with."--Court, Boston, MA

"I was referred to Consumer United by a friend who raved about their services. I'm also always looking to save money." --Nicole, Newton, MA

"Good fast service. They did what they said. It was so easy!" --Arthur, Norton, MA

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Better deals together? Absolutely. Consumer United is an online community that uses group buying power to negotiate better deals on basic services from top providers. Saving money is just the start.