Mattoon, IL (February 26, 2025) First Mid Insurance Group (FMIG) is committed to keeping their valued customers informed about important changes in the health insurance landscape. On February 25, 2025, Health Alliance, based in Champaign, IL, announced that effective January 1, 2026, they will be discontinuing all lines of business except for Medicare Advantage.
FMIG works with a diverse range of health insurance providers, including some of the largest and best capitalized insurance companies in the nation. For customers with individual health plans through Health Alliance, FMIG will proactively review 2026 coverage during the CMS open enrollment period, which runs from November 1 – December 15, 2025. FMIG strongly encourages all customers with individual health plans in 2025 to contact them during open enrollment for assistance in exploring all available options and selecting the best plan for their 2026 coverage.
The announcement by Health Alliance also impacts group health insurance customers. FMIG will be reaching out to each group to discuss strategy and potentially obtain alternative quotes from other carriers to meet their needs.
FMIG is dedicated to providing the best service and support for their customers. Those with questions or concerns are encouraged to reach out to the appropriate department for assistance. Personal Lines can be contacted at 866.234.6428, Commercial Lines at 217.877.3344, Senior Solutions at 800.373.7505, and Health/Employee Benefits at 866.234.6428.
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About First Mid Insurance Group: First Mid Insurance Group, a top-10 bank-owned insurance agency in the nation, is one of the largest independent brokers in the Midwest with locations in communities throughout Illinois, Missouri, and Wisconsin. Committed to helping customers with their risk management needs, the team of over 100 professionals collaborates to make an impact in tailored insurance and benefits solutions for commercial and retail clients and has done so since 1913. For more information, visit www.firstmidinsurance.com.
About First Mid Bancshares, Inc.: First Mid Bancshares, Inc. is the parent company of First Mid Bank & Trust, N.A., First Mid Insurance Group, and First Mid Wealth Management Company. First Mid is a $7.5 billion community-focused organization that provides financial services including banking, insurance, wealth management, brokerage, and ag services through a network of locations in Illinois, Missouri, Texas, and Wisconsin, and a loan production office in Indiana. Together, our First Mid team takes great pride in providing solutions and services to our customers and communities and has done so since 1865. This year, we proudly celebrate our 160th anniversary, marking a long history of dedication and service. More information about the Company is available on our website at www.firstmid.com. Our stock is traded in The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC under the ticker symbol “FMBH”. Member FDIC | Equal Housing Lender.
Investments and Insurance Products: Not a Deposit | Not Guaranteed by the Bank or its Affiliates | Not FDIC Insured | Not Insured by Any Federal Government Agency | May Go Down in Value