AASP/NJ Launches New Health Plan Benefit

1.25.21 – Thanks to the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ), there is great news for members when it comes to health insurance.

The association has worked with the Amato Insurance Agency, a division of World Insurance Associates LLC, to offer the AASP/NJ Association Health Plan to all members (even those out of state) who are in good standing.

“We are really proud to be the first to bring this opportunity to New Jersey,” states Joe Amato, Sr., principal of the Amato Insurance Agency and AASP/NJ Allied Board member.

A few years ago, the US Department of Labor expanded access to affordable health coverage for small businesses through Association Health Plans. AASP/NJ qualified and has been approved for this program, which allows the association to purchase healthcare benefits at competitive rates and provides unlimited major medical group coverage for businesses ranging from small owner-operated shops to megastores.

“Because of AASP/NJ’s buying power, we have exceptionally priced products as low as $310 per month for an individual and $932 per month for a full family regardless of its size or age,” Amato explains. “Under the Association Health Plan, we can provide members with solid medical insurance that could be considerably lower than what they are paying now.”

The Affordable Care Act-compliant plan is deductible-free for preventative exams for annual physicals. Participants can choose from multiple deductible range options and HSA plans.

The program, which boasts a large national network of doctors and hospitals, enables participants to utilize its services out of state. Other features include (with no copay) a 24-7 Teladoc service that allows them to call in and receive diagnoses, care and prescriptions over the phone. Additionally, there is a no-hassle service line available to all members for a quick response.

“No more waiting for two hours for an answer!” Amato says.

AASP/NJ members interested in learning more can contact Amato Insurance Agency Principal Joe Amato, Jr. at (732) 530-6740, ext. 412 or email him at joejr@amatoagency.com. Members who already work with an Amato agent or service representative can continue to do so under the new plan.

For more information on the Association Health Plan and other AASP/NJ member benefits, please contact Executive Director Charles Bryant at (732) 922-8909. Non-members who are interested in joining AASP/NJ in order to take part in the plan are encouraged to contact Bryant or the association’s administrative office at (973) 667-6922 to get started.

For more information, visit worldinsurance.com/amatoagency.

For more information on AASP/NJ, visit aaspnj.org.