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The Ameriplan Income Opportunity is probably the most disputed business on the Internet. On one hand, people claim it’s a wonderful plan with good benefits and go so far to say you could earn six figure incomes as an Ameriplan distributor. On the other hand, there are people who claim Ameriplan’s a scam and that it’s impossible to earn a decent income from this opportunity. If you are interested in becoming an Independent Business Operator (IBO) of Ameriplan, but not sure of the feasibility of the scheme, read on to learn the facts and decide for yourself if it’s a worthwhile venture.

•    Ameriplan – Background Of The Company
Ameriplan was started by identical twins Daniel and Dennis Bloom in 1992 in Texas to offer discounted health service to customers for a small monthly fee.This was a big boon to many people who had no insurance cover or were underinsured especially in a situation where dental, vision, medical and pet care costs were sky-high.Through this scheme, for a small payment every month, a sizable rebate could be availed on medical services.

•    Ameriplan USA Data
Ameriplan claims seven out of ten Americans are uninsured or underinsured.This is good news to distributors to market Ameriplan Health. The Ameriplan Health Care discount program is accepted by over 30000 dental providers, 60000 Medical providers, 7500 Chiropractic providers, 56000 retail pharmacies, 12000 optical providers and 4000 hearing care providers.

•    Ameriplan USA IBOs – What Do They Get?
Distributors for Ameriplan are called Independent Business Owner (IBO). To become an IBO, you need to pay a start up fee of $20 and a monthly fee of $50.The earning potential offered by Ameriplan is quite tempting. IBOs get 30% commission on orders, a good residual income, a daily pay check and Ameriplan benefits to family members. There’s a good support system with 45 regional offices to help IBOs. Initial training and material is offered to all reps when they join.
This seems like a straightforward scheme with excellent earning prospects; then why are so many people against this income opportunity? Though there are people who claim to earn six figure incomes every year, most Ameriplan reps earn less than average income and have to face a high attrition level in their downline, cutting down their residual income. The reasons?

-    The training program is not designed to teach people to earn well. IBOs are just taught to make a list of people they know and approach them, get references, hire them etc. These are routine MLM practices and long outdated.
-    It’s not easy to find people who don’t have enough insurance cover to market this product.

It’s better when you have interested customers finding you instead of you having to go to them. One simple way to achieve this outcome is by taking your business online. Facebook and articles marketing are just a few approaches to establish a successful internet business and to get interested parties to approach you.