866-573-8405

this same message came in my mailbox this evening after I registered on Monster.com. 7 years ago, i didnt get that impressed of Monster. But now that I register again, here comes a spam the minute I hit "complete registration". This is not serious!!!

I am researching this company to find out what it is they do. I found this response board and see alot of repeated information, but nothing substantial to tell me who they are and what they do. i am in search of a professional position and would appreciate information from someone who has had an interview or a job with them. Thank you.

Google
Cornerstone America.
Seems to be substandard medical insurance and other sub-deceptive hiring practices.
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Steven
Wilmington, North Carolina

This is to all people who are interested in or have been associated with Cornerstone America. I started as a rep with them in 2001. I was promoted with great speed with the company. When I left I was a RSL. The reasons this company should be reported here are the fact that the insurance that is offered is SUB STANDARD and is one of the worst policies that I have seen. It is not major medical or even close. It is a Basic Surgical Expense Plan nothing more and a lot less. You can make a lot of money if you sell this garbage for more than it is. Botton line is that if you have any morals what so ever you can't in your right mind sell this to anyone. For all you non belivers out there ask this question... Would I have this insurance for me or my family... if the answer is NO then why sell it to less fortunate people. Last ask any rep to show you thier policy and check to see if it is effictive. You will be amazed at the response and excusses you get for them not having the coverage on themselves. The product has increased in price and reduced in bennifets and is extreamly overpriced for what it covers.

Respectuflly,

Steven

Steven
Wilmington, North Carolina
U.S.A.

Yes, they are legitimate, reputable is a matter of opinion.  I'd never work for them, there's been a lot of scandal about the way the agents promote the product. They work under many different names, the most common is NASE and Mega.

The plans they push are not major medical, they are hospital certificates. There is a big different when it comes to using the service. Here is a comparison:

Mega (and all the other names) deductible is per confinement, which means if you go into the hospital 3 times in one year you have 3 deductibles to meet. Most plans’ deductible is per year.

Lifetime maximum for Mega is $1 Million. Major medical plans are $2 to $8 Million.
Mega has an annual maximum per illness of $500,000. Most Major medical have NO annual maximums.

Depending upon the policy, Mega will only pay UP to $500 per day if you are admitted to the hospital. Average daily hospital cost - $3000, Average stay – Three days. For the average hospital stay MEGA will pay up to $1500, you will pay $7500.

Depending upon the policy, Mega will only pay UP to $1500 per day if you are in ICU. Average cost - $8000, Average stay – Two days. For the average ICU stay MEGA will pay up to $3000, you will pay $13,000. Since most people (unless they’re dead) have a hospital stay after the ICU stay you can add in the figures from the previous paragraph.

Doctor visits while you are in the hospital is limited to $50 per visit and limited to ONE visit per day. Average cost - $120, Average number of daily visits – TWO. For the average 3 day hospital stay MEGA will pay $150, you will pay $570.

Ambulance transport is limited to $250 per trip and payable only if you are admitted to the hospital. If you are transported to the ER and not admitted - no benefits. The average cost for ambulance - $1000. For the ambulance (if you are admitted to the hospital) MEGA will pay $250, you will pay $750. For the ambulance (if you are NOT admitted to the hospital) MEGA will pay $0, you will pay $1000.


Air ambulance is not covered unless additional rider purchased. Maximum benefits with Mega are $3500. Average cost - $12,000. Your bill - $8500.

Many other limitations for: miscellaneous hospital inpatient charges, inpatient and outpatient surgery, routine physicals, anesthesiologist and more. Plus you have to pay the expensive yearly dues.

Thanks for the warning, I wouldn't waste my time speaking to folks like this; they would not even tell me what the business was when I asked!

Thanks for the heads up, I'm new in the states and had the sense to google them and found this.
Thanks heaps for the heads up guys, totally made my day :)

Called the number - they are a sales office for Cornerstone America, offering outside sales positions for health and life insurance, www.healthmarkets.com.

A quick Google search indicates they have a lot of complaints filed against them when people have to make insurance claims. Not the kind of company you want to be selling policies for.

I got this exact same message and called to schedule an interview. Is this is a scam I need to know about it?

Thank you.

Glen Boyd
alkiguy1@earthlink.net

I also recieved the very same message this morning.

I just recieved the same e mail this morning. But, my interview was scheduled for a position in San Jose, CA. After doing a little research about the company and the contact person, I came across this website. I'm glad that I did. This so called company is just trying to get people to work for them to sell crappy merchandise. I don't have time for this s---.
Thanks to everyone for thier input.

I got a similar email Nov 5 but Rhonda has a different company name and state but same phone number.  Something fishy here....Can you say scam!!!!

I have reviewed your resume and feel you have some of the experience or qualities we are looking for. I would like to offer you an opportunity to interview with us on Friday, November 7th at 12:00 PM Noon, in our Regional Sales Office located in San Jose.

We currently have a few openings for SALES REPRESENTATIVES. Due to scheduling challenges, interviews will be on a first come first serve basis.


Please send an email to ca.cornerstone@gmail.com or call me at (866)573-8405 to confirm an interview. My phone is currently not working properly so to get a timely response it will be better to contact me by email.


I look forward to speaking with you.


Rhonda Smith, Scheduling Coordinator
Deborah Oconnell & Associates
22 Great Oaks Blvd. Suite #260
San Jose, CA 95119
(866)573-8405

I received an identical email today from that same email address.  If I didn't find this forum I would have probably visited their office and applied for a job.