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When Emily Adelman and her husband Joey started their trucking company, J Adelman Inc. in 2016, they were focused on building a business not navigating the maze of health insurance. But as their company grew and they brought on employees, Emily quickly realized that finding affordable health care coverage was going to be a challenge for their small business.

“We were getting quotes anywhere from $3,000 to $4,000 a month for a family plan,” Emily recalled. “It was discouraging.”

That changed when her mom, an active member of Trumbull County Farm Bureau, asked a simple question: Have you looked into the Ohio Farm Bureau Health Benefits Plan?

Emily hadn’t. Like many members, she associated her membership with discounts on hotels or car rentals, not comprehensive health care. But once she explored the plan, things moved quickly.

“I went on the website, filled out a questionnaire, and within an hour I was assigned an agent,” she said. “The team at the insurance agency was just incredible. They walked us through everything and made signing up for our plan so easy.”

Since joining the Ohio Farm Bureau Health Benefits Plan, Emily’s family has seen significant savings and peace of mind. Their Anthem-backed coverage includes access to one of the largest provider networks in the country, offering everything from urgent care to virtual care through the Sydney Health app. Even her son’s speech therapy is covered with 20 free visits included per year, which alone helps the family save over $1,300 annually. 

“The amount of money we were able to save was astronomically lower than what others were offering. And it allowed us to offer full benefits to our employees too,” said Emily. 

Emily has become a word-of-mouth ambassador for the plan, recommending it to fellow small business owners and friends in agriculture. One of her friends recently ended up switching after discovering the plan was more affordable than the health insurance offered through her husband’s job.

If you’re a Farm Bureau member struggling with the high cost of health care for your business, Emily’s story is proof that there could be a better option out there–one that’s already a benefit for Ohio Farm Bureau members. Get a free quote today.

 About Ohio Farm Bureau Health Benefits Plan

The Health Benefits Plan is a flexible and high-quality health coverage option specifically created for sole proprietors and small businesses in Ohio’s agricultural economic sector.

As today’s farmers and small businesses with employees continue to search for health coverage options, the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation has taken action to help employers save on these expenses. The Ohio Farm Bureau Health Benefits Plan can lead to more rate stability and is a smart solution that offers potential savings for Ohio farmers and small businesses with 1-50 employees. You do not have to be a current Farm Bureau member to apply. Learn more at ofbhealthbenefitsplan.org.