Contract has been extended between Assurant Health and Patient Care to support policyholders

Assurant Health, a provider of health insurance coverage, and Patient Care have provided all Assurant Health policyholders access to health care advocacy services from Patient Care at no additional cost. The step is to help customers navigate through the health care system and facilitate their health plans.

Assurant Health became the carrier to provide Patient Care for new individual and small group medical plans. The contract has been extended between Assurant Health and Patient Care to support all policyholders.

Debbie Kramer, senior vice president, Marketing of Assurant Health, said: “Assurant Health has always had a strong belief in clarifying health care for all of our customers. Contracting with Patient Care offers us yet another way to show our commitment to helping them get the information they need to make smart choices for their families.”

Jane Cooper, president and CEO of Patient Care, said: “Assurant Health and Patient Care are very strong partners.’ Cooper continued. “Patient Care Advocates are at the crossroads of consumers, providers and insurers – no one else offers that guidance, perspective and expertise.”