ARLINGTON, Texas -

On the same day the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association revealed its plans for a Health Insurance Exchange for its members, the association also announced Friday that ShipCarsNow has re-signed as a National Member Benefit Partner with NIADA.

This move was designed to give independent dealers easy access to affordable auto transport, officials said.
 
“As a valued NIADA National Member Benefits Partner, NIADA’s relationship with ShipCarsNow is a key component to the short and long-term success of NIADA members and the automotive industry,” said Michael Linn, NIADA chief executive officer.

Marty Coalson, ShipCarsNow president, added: “We look forward to continued success in our relationship and to delivering NIADA members the most important things in auto transport — cars, service and value.”

Per the National Member Benefit Partnership, NIADA members receive exclusive discounts for ShipCarsNow services.

NIADA to Roll Out Health Insurance Exchange for Members
 
In other news from NIADA, the association said it plans to offer a Health Insurance Exchange for its members this summer that will allow them to check out health insurance rates online.

NIADA said: “Plans available for the rest of 2013 will include a rate and benefit lock until December of 2014 so members will have more time to prepare for the increase in rates that are expected in January of next year.”

Additionally, NIADA said it will offer the subsidized State and Federal Exchange plans provided through the Affordable Care Act, as soon as the plans become available in the fourth quarter, which officials stressed is an anticipated date.

“This is the first Health Insurance Exchange of its kind designed for the automotive industry that we are aware of,” said Todd Page, vice president of JLBG Health, administrators of the NIADA Health Insurance Exchange.

NIADA emphasized that members can shop for plans pre- and post-health care reform. They will have many options to meet their specific needs, NIADA said, as there are several plan designs and carriers that will be available.

To access plans available online today, NIADA members can visit: www.NIADAHealthPlans.com.

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