SAO Introduces Group Insurance Plans

Those of us without health insurance, or whom are self-employed and need to pay gobs of money for it, know that every little bit helps. The Software Association of Oregon has decided to be that help. It looks like they have instituted a group health benefits package that is available to any member of the SAO. This includes Gorge Technology Alliance (GTA) members, since the SAO sponsors the GTA.

Details went out earlier today on an email burst, which many people may already have seen. Those who haven’t should definitely head over to their special benefits page which has details. There, they note on their site that:

We are pleased to offer Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon Health, Vision, Alternative Care, Dental, Life, Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance Plans. In addition, All SAO enrolled members will have access to the popular LifeBalance recreational and cultural discount program.

The scoop from the lovely and talented Jessica (who is the GTA staff person now) is that the SAO is beginning the program officially in early March, but that they would like to get as many members signed up for health care as they can, as soon as possible.

This is great news for self-employed techies, small tech-business owners, and even larger companies, because it brings down health coverage costs for everyone. Once again, the Software Association of Oregon shows the tech world the meaning of awesome. If you are self-employed in a tech industry, head over to read about this on the SAO Benefits Information Page.

Comments are closed.