Alpine Agency Health Insurance

Alpine Agency Health Insurance helps individuals, families and employers in Lancaster find medical coverage. Its agents work with many of the state's major carriers, including Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina, Aetna, Cigna, Humana and UnitedHealthcare, and the agency also places dental, vision and life insurance. Medicare supplements and Medicare Advantage prescription drug plans are offered for people approaching 65.

Lancaster agents Jane Rinard and Charlotte Smith help customers choose a plan and handle questions that come up after a policy is in place, with customer service support from Diane Blackmon. Most coverage can be written over the phone, and quotes are free. The office is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday visits are by appointment only.