USAT ANNOUNCES NEW BENEFITS FOR MEMBERS

Source: USA Triathlon

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - In its ongoing effort to protect the health and welfare of its membership, USA Triathlon is excited to announce that it has secured voluntary benefits through Adventure Advocates and Assurant Health that are immediately available to all current and renewing USA Triathlon members.

Current USA Triathlon members without health insurance or those who are having difficulty affording high premiums and out-of-pocket expenses, are encouraged to learn more about these member exclusive benefits by visiting the appropriate link below.

1. ADVENTURE ADVOCATES PLAN / 24 Hour Accident Insurance- This voluntaryplan providesup to $25,000 of coverage for accident-related medical expenses with a $100 per accident deductible.To learn more or to enroll in Adventure Advocates for the low member cost of $25 per month or $32 per month for families, simply visit www.adventureadvocates.com/USAT and click Join Today or call 800-211-9002.

2. USA TRIATHLON HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM will provide USA Triathlon members with major medical insurance coverage through Assurant Health, the nation's leading provider of comprehensive health insurance, with an average premium savings of 42 percent. The Assurant program offers health benefits through preferred provider organizations (PPOs), health savings accounts, family PPO plans, short-term health plans, and student coverage. To learn more about the program and apply for coverage, simply visit www.affinityhealthplans.com/usatriathlon or call 1-888-624-5884.

"We hope the benefits offered through Adventure Advocates can bring some peace of mind to our active members," said USAT Membership Services Director Jennifer O'Day. "And in today's world of rising health costs, USA Triathlon members may be in need of affordable healthcare for themselves and their families. Our partnership with Assurant Health will ensure that our members have that access if the need arises."

"We are very pleased to be USA Triathlon's association health insurance partner and look forward to working with USAT members in securing comprehensive, affordable health insurance for themselves and their families," said Jay L. Barnes, Sr. Vice President for Assurant Affinity. "The USAT Health Benefits Program incorporates our most comprehensive plans with many options for members, including Health Savings Accounts.We encourage USAT members in need of coverage or looking to reduce their current health insurance costs to contact our dedicated staff for their comprehensive member health insurance proposal."

"We are excited to provide USA Triathlon members with access to extremely affordable, 24-hour accident medical insurance coverage through membership in Adventure Advocates," said Adventure Advocates Manager Nathan Nicholas. "The Adventure Advocates membership plan includes a host of benefits designed to encourage and prolong active, adventurous lifestyles."

About Assurant Health
Assurant Health has been in business since 1892 and is the brand name for products underwritten and issued by Time Insurance Company, John Alden Life Insurance Company and Union Security Insurance Company. Together, these three underwriting companies provide health insurance coverage for more than one million people nationwide. Each underwriting company is financially responsible for its own insurance products. Primary products include individual medical, short term and student health insurance products, as well as non-insurance products and consumer-choice products such as Health Savings Accounts. With almost 3,000 employees, Assurant Health is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., and has operations offices in Minnesota, Idaho and Florida, as well as sales offices across the country. Assurant Health

About Adventure Advocates
Adventure Advocates is an incorporated Not-for-Profit Association which strives to serve a dual mission: Encourage Responsible Outdoor Recreation while Promoting Environmental Conservation. We do so by attracting like-minded sporting and outdoor enthusiasts from across the United States and providing these individuals with valuable member benefits that prolong their adventurous lifestyles. 100 percent of the net (after expenses and taxes) revenue generated Adventure Advocates membership fees are then donated towards environmental preservation concerns and outdoor recreation/sporting organizations.

USA Triathlon is the national governing body for triathlon, duathlon, aquathlon and winter triathlon in the United States. USAT sanctions 1,800 races and connects with more than 70,000 members each year, making it the largest multi-sport organization in the world.

Please visit USA Triathlon's web site at www.usatriathlon.org.

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