CSA Health Insurance Rebates

Reader Contribution by Nicole Tichenor
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This post is reprinted with permission from The Rodale Institute.

In an effort to connect sustainable agriculture to the health care sector to promote healthier consumption, several groups are experimenting with a community supported agriculture (CSA) health insurance rebate. Here’s how it works: insurance policyholders read about member farms on the Coalition’s website, all of which are certified organic or have exempt status. They then contact a farmer directly to sign up and pay up front for the share, as with any traditional CSA. Finally, they fill out their respective health plan’s CSA rebate form (available online) and mail/fax it to the health plan with proof of payment and a copy of their sign-up form. A few weeks later, policyholders receive a reimbursement check for up to $100 for an individual contract or $200 for a family contract.

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