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Deaconess Hospital Partners With Senior Market Sales to Expand Insurance Offering for Medicare-Eligible Patients

Date:12/8/2008

OMAHA, Neb., Dec. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Deaconess Hospital has entered an agreement with Omaha-based Senior Market Sales, Inc. to offer its Medicare-eligible patients access to an expanded lineup of Medicare Supplement, Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug plans. Patients who elect coverage through Deaconess can now choose from among the nation's top Medicare insurance providers, including Mutual of Omaha, UnitedHealthcare, Coventry, CIGNA, Aetna, Pyramid and others.

"This agreement offers a greater choice for our Medicare-eligible customers," said Ann Tornatta, Deaconess Resource Center Manager. "The variety of insurance products available and the personalized service coordinated by Senior Market Sales will provide a more individualized Medicare solution for our mature patients."

The partnership with Senior Market Sales gives Deaconess patients access to web-based quoting tools, call center support and Web site support at www.deaconess.com/MedicareSolutions. Dwane McFerrin, Director of Medicare Solutions for Senior Market Sales called the deal "an exciting opportunity to support Deaconess as it provides affordable insurance to its patients."

One of the key features of the program, which is sponsored by the Deaconess Resource Center, is it allows patients to choose their method of enrollment. Patients have the option to request quotes and information online, over the phone, or in person. Evansville insurance agents Lisa Blankenship, J. Scott Burke and Jo Burke have been retained by Senior Market Sales to provide in-person consultations to patients who request them.

"The relationship between Deaconess and Senior Market Sales will provide our Tri-State Seniors with top quality products at the most competitive prices," Blankenship said. "Se
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