Why work with a health insurance agent?

Many Blue Cross customers work with a licensed agent to choose a health plan. It’s a smart way to choose the right coverage for you or your employees.

An agent can guide you through the entire decision-making process and help you find the best value for your health care dollar. Research shows that people who work with an agent also feel more confident in the plan they choose.* 

 


Work with an agent and choose your plan with confidence

There are many benefits to working with an agent, and it doesn’t cost you anything. Here are the top three reasons to work with a licensed agent:

  1. Your agent works for you. Because agents can represent a variety of insurance companies, your agent is loyal to you and not a specific plan or product. You can trust your agent to have your needs and best interests in mind and look at all the options available in the market.
  2. Your agent knows health insurance. Your agent can make it easier to shop and compare different plans and products and save you time. Spend just one hour with an agent rather than 10-20 hours researching plans on your own.
  3. Your agent provides personalized service. Blue Cross has agents in all 87 counties in Minnesota. Chances are there’s one near your home or work. You can meet in person to talk about your unique needs and get answers on the spot.

Blue Cross agents meet high standards

We hold our agents to high standards to make sure you get the best possible guidance. All Blue Cross agents are:

  • Licensed to sell health insurance
  • Reviewed every year to ensure they meet strict performance standards
  • Required to complete ongoing education to keep their license

Some agents are named Blue Partners, which means that the agent or agency has met our highest standards of performance and client satisfaction.

Find an agent near you to talk about health, dental or vision plans for you or your family.  

If you’re a small business owner interested in working with an agent for your group of employees, view our video to learn more.

More about shopping for health insurance

How to choose a health insurance plan
Adding a vision insurance plan
Choosing a dental insurance plan
When is open enrollment?

*SNG Research Corporation, February – April 2016, consumer satisfaction of 156 individuals who worked with an agent compared to 144 consumers who did not work with an agent