With the continued rising cost of group health insurance premiums for employers, the Manufacturer & Business Association (MBA) is committed to finding ways to help our members with their benefit costs. Thanks to our long-term partnerships with industry-leading carriers, such as Delta Dental, Hartford, Eastern Alliance, Vision Benefits of America (VBA), MPC, and United Concordia Dental (UCCI), MBA members have exclusive access to premium benefit plans at highly competitive rates.
VBA Vision Insurance
Extremely competitive rates (starts at just $3.58 per month) and great plans that are easy to use. Groups must have at least two participants. This benefit can be employer or employee paid with no contribution requirements on the employer’s part. There are no additional billing fees or administrative costs.
Delta Dental
Provides exclusive plans and discounted rates available to groups as small as two. Delta is the No. 1 provider of dental benefits in the United States with a large national network. There are no waiting periods for coverage or treatment. Six plans available including one that covers adult orthodontics.
Hartford Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Provides exclusive rates for MBA members and is available to groups as small as two. These plans require no medical underwriting and have no waiting periods. They also include many value-added services such as preparing a will at no cost.
Eastern Alliance Workers’ Compensation
MBA members have access to workers’ compensation insurance through our partner Eastern Alliance Insurance Group (EAIG), which provides the opportunity for stable rates and competitive pricing. This program offers the potential of a group policyholder dividend for all participants, including small groups.
Medicare
Through our partner, MPC Insurance, MBA members have experts available to help with navigating Medicare for your eligible employees — provided at no cost to MBA members.
Employee Assistance Program
MBA members enjoy an exclusive 10-percent off all WorkPartner EAP Services, which includes organizational support, consulting and training for employers and employees.
UCCI – Dental Insurance
A leading national dental solutions company focused on delivering high-quality, cost-effective care. The company is licensed in all 50 states, D.C. and Puerto Rico. The MBA recently added a new plan to be offered to MBA members.
SURVEY SHOWS VALUE OF NETWORKING FOR WOMEN LEADERS, ORGANIZATIONS
Women leaders are confident in the power of networking, with C-suite and VP-level women twice as likely as managers or directors to report strong satisfaction with the support they get, according to the results of a survey conducted by senior executive women’s community Chief and business-intelligence company Morning Consult.
The survey of 751 women at and above management level across the country found that networking not only plays a pivotal role in helping women achieve career milestones, but it also drives broader operational and revenue benefits for organizations.
More than 80 percent said they have used networking to advance their careers, including to join a board (90 percent), break into the C-suite (84 percent) or find a new job with better pay (81 percent).
More than 70 percent said they have used networking to achieve organizational goals such as winning new business (85 percent), implementing new frameworks or models (84 percent), leading successful projects (82 percent), improving processes (76 percent) and saving money for their team or organization (74 percent).
“We often hear the adage ‘Women are bad at networking,’” said Carolyn Childers, Chief co-founder and CEO. “The data shows that women leaders use networking to achieve their career aspirations, navigate challenges and improve company performance.”
Be sure to ask your broker about these great products available through the MBA or contact me at 814/833-3200, 800/815-2660 or mlesniewski@mbausa.org with any questions.
Melissa Lesniewski is the coordinator of Member Benefits at the Manufacturer & Business Association. Contact her at 814/833-3200, 800/815- 2660 or mlesniewski@mbausa.org.
