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Unlimited Benefits & Broad Networks: Meet the Sigma PPO Plan

Published On: 08/06/2025

In this episode, Jason and Andy dive into the future of under-65 health insurance and why ACA alternatives are more important than ever. They introduce the USA Health Plans platform, an all-in-one system offering ACA-compliant and ACA-alternative products that are easy to explain, simple to sell, and built for agents who want to grow.

What you’ll learn:

  • Why ACA alternatives are crucial as the market shifts
  • Affordable vs. comprehensive ACA-alternative options
  • How the EBA Sigma PPO plan delivers traditional benefits (and unlimited coverage)
  • The one-stop platform that simplifies contracting, quoting, and commissions

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