BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Sam's Club has announced the introduction of a health exchange service in partnership with Aetna, to better serve its small business clientele. The key benefits of this new health exchange for small business owners include streamlined administration, budget predictability, cost control and curated options for coverage.

"The small business community is really a cornerstone of our business base," said Rosalind Brewer, Sam's Club CEO, in a press release. She also noted that the face of the small business owner is changing, with 70% of Sam's Club's small business customers considered micro-businesses with fewer than five employees. 

"[Our members] have told us that they need clarity on small group health care," Jill Turner-Mitchael, SVP health and wellness at Sam's Club, said in a press release. "With the launch of the new Aetna Marketplace for Sam's Club, small business owners can have plan choices for their employees that are affordable, personalized and easy to use." 

In addition to the health exchange, Sam's Club introduced new legal services and payroll services for small business owners. And Sam's Club travel mobile app is expected to launch next month that will allow members to book travel on the go.

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