Articles tagged under: 40 Square Cooperative
Vrieze Exits 40 Square Cooperative Solutions
Published May 6, 2022
40 Square Cooperative Solutions has named Chief Financial Officer Scott Miller as its acting executive director. Miller fills the void left by Char Vrieze who left 40 Square for a new role in the cooperative industry. Vrieze was with 40…A New Chair for 40 Square
Published January 28, 2022
Springfield, Minnesota farmer Cole Trebesch has been elected as the new chair of 40 Square Cooperative Solutions. Steve Hoffman of New Ulm is the new vice chair. 40 Square is an independent agricultural co-op that offers health plans to farmers…40 Square Reminds MN Ag Community About Open Enrollment Period
Published November 10, 2020
The cost of healthcare can be the difference between being in business or not. Minnesota-based 40 Square Cooperative Solutions is tailored to the needs of farmers and others in ag-related businesses. Executive Director Char Vrieze says any healthcare dollars left…Making Health Coverage Available to MN Farmers
Published July 17, 2020
Major insurance companies got out of the individual health insurance business in 2017. The following year, the Minnesota Legislature authorized the creation of independent health care cooperatives and Land O’Lakes and 40 Square Cooperative Solutions came into the market. Land…40 Square’s Open Enrollment Period is Extended
Published November 27, 2019
40 Square Cooperative Solutions has extended the open enrollment period for farmers and ag businesses considering a new health care plan. "We have open enrollment through December 31 this year," said Char Vrieze, executive director, 40 Square Cooperative Solutions. "Last…Deadline Approaches for Farmer-Owned Healthcare Co-op
Published December 14, 2018
Wednesday is the final day to enroll this year in the healthcare cooperative known as 40 Square Cooperative Solutions. Access to healthcare and healthcare costs are some of the biggest concerns for farmers today. "With the farm economy, we're cutting…Cooperative Insurance Option Available for MN Farmers
Published November 17, 2018
The open enrollment period is underway for the member-owned health plan in Minnesota called 40 Square Cooperative Solutions. Executive Director Char Vrieze sees a need for this option. "If you're in the agriculture industry and you don't have health insurance,…40 Square Co-op’s Open Enrollment Begins November 1
Published October 29, 2018
Legislation was implemented in 2017 to provide greater access and more affordable health insurance to Minnesota farmers. 40 Square Cooperative executive director Char Vrieze says plans are available to Minnesota farmers and the agribusiness sector. "You must actively work in…