Sterling Life Insurance Company Expands Service Area for Private Fee for Service Plan

Bellingham, WA – May 3, 2005 - Sterling Life Insurance Company recently announced that its Medicare Advantage Private Fee for Service plan, Sterling Option I®, is now available in additional counties in the states of Indiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, Oregon, and Texas. Effective June 1, 2005, Medicare eligibles who reside in these counties may enroll in Sterling Option I® for a premium of $28 or $38 per month.

“We are pleased to offer Sterling Option I® to even more Medicare beneficiaries,” said President Debbie Ahl. “Those who enroll will enjoy the flexibility of choosing their doctors and hospitals, all at an affordable cost.”

Sterling was the first company in the nation to introduce a Private Fee for Service Plan in 2000. For more information, call 1-888-858-8572 or visit www.SterlingPlans.com.

Sterling was the first company in the nation to introduce a Private Fee for Service Plan in 2000. For more information, visit www.SterlingPlans.com or call toll-free 1-888-858-8572.

Sterling Life Insurance Company, an A.M. Best A- (Excellent) rated company, is dedicated to providing a variety of affordable healthcare solutions to Medicare beneficiaries. They currently have 41 offices across the nation and are licensed in 36 states. Sterling is wholly owned by Combined Insurance Company of America. Both Sterling and Combined are subsidiaries of Aon Corporation. Aon Corporation is a holding company that is comprised of a family of insurance brokerage, consulting, and insurance underwriting subsidiaries.

Contacts:
Debbie Ahl
Aon - Olympic Health Management Services
360-647-9080

To learn more about Sterling and our vision for the future, contact a Sterling Representative @ 1-888-858-8546 or contact us via our Contact Page.