1. What types of insurance plans does NAIFA offer?
NAIFA offers a suite of insurance products including:
A) White-Glove Concierge Service for All Types of Medical Insurance:
- Individual and Family Plans (ACA compliant coverage)
- Short Term Health
- Medicare Solutions
- Small Group Health Plans
- Telemedicine
B) Supplemental Group Health Plans:
- Group Long Term and Short-Term Disability
- Group Term Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Group Dental and Vision
- Business Overhead Expense
C) Property & Casualty:
- Auto, Home, and Renters
- Cyber Liability & Data Breach
2. What group insurance plans are offered?
NAIFA, in partnership with Gallagher Affinity, offers group plans for the following products:
- Long Term and Short-Term Disability
- Group Term Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Small Employer Group Health Plans
- Group Dental and Vision
3. Why are group plans often better than individual marketplace plans?
- Cost Advantages: Group plans spread risk across a larger population, which can reduce premiums.
- NAIFA Group Plans offer an open enrollment period in which members receive advantageous underwriting concessions.
- Richer Plan Design Options.
- Stronger Buying Power: Association/Group policy structure gives access to large-group-style pricing and flexibility not typically available in the individual market.
4. Do NAIFA plans require medical underwriting? Who is eligible?
It depends on the plan type:
- ACA-compliant Major Medical plans ▶ Fully insured plans do not require underwriting with less than 50 members employees enrolled.
- Level-funded / alternate funded plans ▶ Yes, medical underwriting is required.
- Supplemental Health Products:
| Applying Outside Open Enrollment Period |
| Product |
Underwriting Standards |
| Long Term Disability |
An applicant is eligible for Guaranteed Issue if their application is received within 60 days of their membership start date and or employment start date. If the application is received outside of that 60-day window, then they will be subject to underwriting. |
| Short Term Disability |
An applicant is eligible for Guaranteed Issue if their application is received within 60 days of their membership start date and or employment start date. If the application is received outside of that 60-day window, then they will be subject to underwriting. |
| Term Life Insurance |
If application is received in the first 60 days of membership, first $50,000 is Simplified Issue with 1 medical question, have you been hospitalized in last 24 months? If question is answered yes, then applicants are not eligible for the Simplified Issue and full underwriting is required. If requesting more than $50,000, a separate application will be required. Applicants are not eligible for Simplified Issue if previously declined. |
| Business Overhead Expense |
Members under the age of 65 can apply but full underwriting is required |
| Applying During Open Enrollment Period |
| Product |
Underwriting Standards |
| Long Term Disability |
If applicants have not been declined previously by carrier, if application is received within the OE period dates, then they are eligible for Guaranteed Issue. If applicants have been previously declined, then they would be subject to full underwriting. |
| Short Term Disability |
If applicants have not been declined previously by carrier, if application is received within the OE period dates, then they are eligible for Guaranteed Issue. If applicants have been previously declined, then they would be subject to full underwriting. |
| Term Life Insurance |
First $50,000 is Simplified Issue with 1 medical question, have you been hospitalized in last 24 months? If question is answered yes, then applicants are not eligible for the Simplified Issue and full underwriting is required. If requesting more than $50,000, a separate application will be required. Applicants are not eligible for Simplified Issue if previously declined. |
| Business Overhead Expense |
Guaranteed Issue up to $6,000 in coverage for new members or existing members without BOE Coverage already. Will be asked 1 medical question, have you been hospitalized in last 24 months? If yes, then full underwriting will be required. |
5. How fast is underwriting? Case-by-Case scenarios
- Simplified issued coverage can take up to 5 business days.
- Coverage requiring a Statement of Health can take up to 30 business days.
- Turnaround time depends on the complexity of the medical records and response time if more information is required. More simple and straight forward cases can be approved quicker.
6. What if I have pre-existing conditions?
ACA Plans (inside or outside NAIFA)
- Plans do not exclude pre-existing conditions – they are covered.
| Group Supplemental Plans Pre-Existing Conditions |
| Product |
Pre-Existing Condition Limitation |
| Long Term Disability |
6/24-month pre-existing condition limitation meaning any sickness or injury you are receiving medical treatment, consultation, care or services; or took prescription medication or had medication prescribed in the 6 months immediately prior the effective date of the policy, is not eligible for the payment of benefits for the first 24 months of the active policy. |
| Short Term Disability |
6/24-month pre-existing condition limitation meaning any sickness or injury your are receiving medical treatment, consultation, care or services; or took prescription medication or had medication prescribed in the 6 months immediately prior the effective date of the policy, is not eligible for the payment of benefits for the first 24 months of the active policy. |
| Term Life Insurance |
For Group Term Life insurance, in the event of your death by suicide during the first 24 months of coverage (Missouri, North Dakota and Colorado, 12 months) benefits will not be paid. Premiums that have been paid will be refunded to the beneficiary designated. |
| Business Overhead Expense |
6/24-month pre-existing condition limitation meaning any sickness or injury your are receiving medical treatment, consultation, care or services; or took prescription medication or had medication prescribed in the 6 months immediately prior the effective date of the policy, is not eligible for the payment of benefits for the first 24 months of the active policy. |
May involve:
- Health questionnaires.
- Potential rate adjustments or group-level decisions.
Important: Because these are group-based, one person's condition does not automatically exclude them—but it can impact overall pricing.
7. Can someone be declined coverage?
- ACA major medical health insurance plans: No (guaranteed issue)
- Underwritten plans: Possibly at the group level, depending on risk profile.
NAIFA typically provides multiple plan options, so groups can still access coverage even if one path is not ideal.
8. Are benefits better than individual plans?
Often, yes-depending on design:
NAIFA Group Plan Advantages:
- No lifetime maximums on group plans.
- Deductible credit (same calendar year).
- Broader networks (Aetna, UHC, etc.).
- Ability to tailor benefits to employee needs.
Individual Plans:
9. Can employees in different states be covered?
Yes—employees of NAIFA members are eligible. Please see edibility grid below.
| Product |
Employee Eligibility |
| Long Term Disability |
New Employees: You can enroll in the LTD with no medical underwriting, during your eligibility period. Your eligibility period is within the first 60 days from your date of hire or the date your employer becomes a member of NAIFA, whichever is later. The pre-existing limitation will apply during your first 24 months of coverage.
Existing Employees: For employees beyond their 60-day eligibility period, you can enroll at any time subject to medical underwriting. You can also enroll during any approved national open enrollment period. If previously declined for medical underwriting by MetLife or Standard insurance company, you will need to complete medical underwriting and be approved by MetLife. |
| Short Term Disability |
| Term Life Insurance |
All eligible members and their employees working at least 20 hours per week, under the age of 65 at the time of application. |
| Business Overhead Expense |
Not Applicable to Employees |
| Dental |
All active members of the NAIFA association and their employees, working 20 hours per week. |
| Vision |
Employees and dependents in multiple states can be included in the same plan.
10. Are HSA-compatible plans available?
Yes—NAIFA offers HSA-qualified options, depending on underwriting and plan selection.
11. What's the biggest difference vs. buying your own plan?
| Feature |
NAIFA Group Plan |
Individual Market Plan |
| Pricing |
Lower through risk pooling |
Based on individual or standardized ACA rates |
| Employer Contribution |
Yes |
No |
| Underwriting |
Sometimes (group-based) |
None (ACA plans) |
| Pre-existing Conditions |
Covered (varies by plan type) |
Always covered (ACA) |
| Customization |
High |
Moderate |
| Network Access |
National PPO options |
Varies by plan |
| Tax Advantages |
Employer & pre-tax benefits |
Limited |
Disclaimer:
Any discussion of taxes is for general informational purposes only, does not purport to be complete or cover every situation, and should not be construed as legal, tax or accounting advice. You should confer with your qualified legal, tax and accounting advisors as appropriate.
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