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SOCA & NOACC

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SOCA BENEFITS

  • The Southern Ohio Chamber Alliance provides an extensive range of programs to local businesses of all industries in Ohio. We invite you to view the Workers' Compensation program below.

    Workers' Compensation Benefits and Support

    Finding proper coverage for employees as a small business can be a challenging task, especially with the high cost of workers' compensation insurance premiums and the complexity of regulations. 

     

    That's why SOCA partners with Hunter Consulting to provide workers' compensation benefits to small businesses to provide workers comp coverage and risk management strategies.

    Workers' Compensation Group Rating

    Group rating programs through Hunter Consulting allow customers to join together to share in the cost savings of workers' compensation insurance. By participating in the group rating program through Hunter Consulting, members can take advantage of significant cost savings on their workers' compensation premiums. Hunter Consulting has the workers' compensation experience you need for your business. 

    What makes Hunter Consulting different?

    • Largest Ohio-owned and headquartered TPA for self-insured employers 

    • Single point of contact for all claims

    • Dedicated account manager working for you

    • Average tenure of our account managers is 18 years

    • Communications handled with professionalism, honesty, and integrity

    • We represent over 100 self-insured policies and 1000s of State Fund Policies 

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    Business Representation and Administration You Can Count On 

    Hunter Consulting is here for your business during worker compensation claims and related legal proceedings. 

    Hunter Consulting stands up for you in the following ways: 

    • Attorney representation at Industrial Commission hearings 

    • Expert settlement and handicap review 

    • Professional guidance with BWC audits

    • Semi-annual safety training

    • NCCI Code Reviews 

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    For more information and a no cost, no obligation review, please contact Jeff Price of Hunter Consulting at 1-800-486-6652.

  • How Many Employees Do You Need To Offer Small Business Health Insurance?

    The number of employees is just one of four requirements to qualify your business for small group health insurance. You must generally:

    1. Have 2–50 full-time employees (other than spouses, family members, or partners).

    2. Offer coverage to all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week.

    3. Enroll at least 70% of the employees in your insurance plan.

    4. Have a physical work site within the state where you purchase your plan.

    What Is The Average Cost of Small Business Insurance?

    The cost of small business health insurance will depend on the type of plan or plans you want to provide as a small business owner. You will need to think of how much coverage is needed for your employees. Consider premiums, out-of-pocket costs, and provider networks when comparing plans.

    How Can I Lower My Small Business Health Insurance Costs?

    Under the Affordable Care Act, employers who have fewer than 25 full-time employees, who pay average wages of $56,000 or less, or who cover at least half of their employees’ premiums may be eligible for tax credits for their small group health insurance plans. These tax credits can help lower the cost of your small business health insurance.

  • Reduce Energy Costs with Energy Solutions from SOCA

    SOCA recognizes that small businesses are constantly seeking cost-saving solutions that are also environmentally friendly. Sustainable practices can also help your business attract and retain customers and employees who are environmentally conscious. That is why SOCA offers two benefits: The Chamber Energy Program and The Chamber Sustainability Program. 

    The Chamber Energy Program

    The Chamber Energy Program administered by Community Energy Advisors provides energy supply solutions for members homes, small businesses, and large commercial operations. These renewable energy solutions are perfect for those businesses looking to reduce their carbon footprint while also reaping energy savings. 

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    Small businesses who get more energy savings enjoy: 

    • Low fixed prices for electricity and natural gas

    • Contract renewal management

    • Natural gas sales tax exemptions for restaurants and non-profits

    • Utility lighting rebates 

    • Electric and Natural Gas Procurement 

    • Chamber members can use this benefit to avoid overpaying for electricity and natural gas supply.  

    • Through the Chamber Energy Program, members have a unique opportunity to work with the experts at CEA for all their utility cost and management needs. As an objective third party, CEA will shop for and analyze supply options to provide members with:  

    • Low fixed prices for electricity & natural gas 

    • Favorable contract terms & conditions 

    • Contract renewal management to help you avoid costly variable rates 

    • Natural gas sales tax exemptions for non-profits, manufacturers, & restaurants

    The Chamber Sustainability Program

    The Chamber Sustainability Program helps members reduce their energy costs by connecting them with effective efficiency solutions and project funding and financing. This program can assist members with energy efficiency projects and ensure they are maximizing ROI using a wide array of available federal, state, and local rebates, grants, incentives, and other funding options.  Chamber members can use this benefit to lower their energy usage through efficiency measures. Through the Chamber Sustainability Program, members can get assistance in running their operations more efficiently and finding affordable ways of reducing their carbon footprint and increasing energy savings.

    • On-site Solar 

    • LED Lighting 

    • Rebates & Grants 

    • Energy Efficiency Audits

    • EV Charging Stations

    • Real-time Monitoring

    • Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)

    • Carbon Offsets 

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    These programs are offered together to assist chamber members in reducing their energy costs and energy conservation. As the trusted benefit providers to over 180 Chambers of Commerce throughout the state of Ohio, we strive to provide education and protection in everything we do. To learn more about these energy saving solutions, contact Kathy Elseser at chamberenergy@ceateam.com  or 330-208-2082.

NOACC BENEFITS

  • Group Health Insurance – Chamber Saver Program

    Full range of health insurance plans with cost savings. Businesses also get access to a large network of quality providers through Anthem, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. Premium savings of up to 1.4% on groups from 2-50 employees.  Groups from 51-500 may be eligible for a 1% premium savings. Business must be a member of a NOACC Chamber.  Informational Flyer.

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    How do I enroll my company? Ask your current Anthem licensed agent for a quote with your NOACC chamber membership discount. If you are not currently working with a broker, let us help you find one in your area. CLICK HERE to submit your request for a broker.

    Group Health Insurance – SOCA Benefit Plan (MEWA)

    Now you can get cost savings on your health insurance benefits usually reserved for larger companies. How? You get the purchasing power of the group insurance market through your chamber of commerce membership. PLUS, you also get access to the comprehensive care and quality providers you’ve come to expect. The SOCA Benefit Plan MEWA is a self-funded group plan for employee sizes 2-50. Informational Flyer. For Sole-Proprietors.


    How do I enroll my company? Ask your current Anthem licensed agent for a quote with your NOACC chamber membership discount. If you are not currently working with a broker, let us help you find one in your area. CLICK HERE to submit your request for a broker

  • We invite you to take advantage our BancCard Merchant Services offering which provides your business white glove service, REDUCED pricing, wholesale equipment, local and back up 24/7 service, and NO CONTRACT, all with a trusted twenty-five-year U.S. partner. Our payment processing solutions can be customized for you and used for ANY TYPE OF PAYMENT solution needed for your business or organization. This exciting offer is available to you just by being a chamber member.


    Ready to get started? For a complimentary quote, reach out to Jeremy Felix, 614-668-0061, jfelix@banccard.com.

  • The Chamber Energy Program and Chamber Sustainability Program strive to provide education and protection in everything we do. We help businesses lower their supply rates and maximize their efficiency project return on investment using a wide array of available federal, state, and local rebates, grants, incentives, and other funding options. With current funding available, your projects could be immediately cash-positive.

  • ECCA Payroll+ is a full-stack, HR service provider with solutions for payroll and tax; time and attendance; benefits administration; and employee management. Regardless of your company's size, ECCA Payroll+ can build the HR stack that's the right fit for your organization and own human resource needs. By choosing ECCA Payroll+, you gain a unified system that has the tools necessary to care for your most valuable asset – your employees. Click here to learn more and enroll.

  • Did you know that many alternative discounts are available to help reduce your annual Ohio workers’ compensation costs? Through the NOACC workers’ compensation program, your organization can significantly reduce your workers’ compensation costs through a variety of alternative rating programs. Our program, administered by Sedgwick, offers you quality service and stability through the complex workers’ compensation environment. Take the first step needed to reduce your annual premium by requesting a free, no- obligation quote for group rating or other alternative rating/premium discount programs through our organization, and let
    Sedgwick work harder for you! Click here to learn more and enroll.

  • Sedgwick Managed Care Ohio (Sedgwick MCO) is a workers’ compensation managed care organization focused on helping injured employees accelerate their return to work safely and quickly. They provide seamless and creative solutions to support employees throughout their recovery help control expenses and reduce lost workdays. NOACC members can trust Sedgwick MCO to support long-term premium savings opportunities and preserve productivity by organizing and resolving workers’ compensation claims. Click here to learn more or contact clientservices@sedgwickmco.com.

  • NOACC members can get exceptional FedEx discounts. Start saving.

    • 45% off on FedEx Express ®  shipping

    •  45% off on FedEx Express international shipping

    •  25% off on FedEx Ground ®  shipping

    •  25% off on FedEx Home Delivery ®

    How it Works

    If you currently ship with FedEx, you’ll be able to continue using it the same way you do today. After you enroll, the discounts will be added to your account and then automatically applied to your shipments. Don’t have an account? No problem. You can open one when you enroll.

     

    How do I get started? Enroll in the FedEx Advantage Program today to sign up for your FedEx discounts. You’ll receive confirmation once the discounts have been added to your account and you’re ready to start saving. If you have any questions, email fedex@PartnerShip.com or call 440-517-7275.

  • You may have great coverage in the U.S., but most of those benefits don’t extend overseas. If you need medical attention when you’re traveling, it could be difficult to find the right care—and you may have no coverage and face unexpected medical bills. Why take the chance? Meet GeoBlue, a better kind of care for world travelers like you. Experience unsurpassed service and the convenience of mobile technology to access the best medical care no matter what country, town or time zone. Click here to learn more and get a quote.

    •  As the endorsed shipping provider for NOACC, PartnerShip helps members reduce their LTL freight costs and ship smarter.

    • Receive competitive pricing from TForce Freight, YRC, XPO, Saia, and others

    • Benefit from personalized service from industry experts

    • Gain access to tools to easily manage your shipments and save time

    How it Works

    Put the PartnerShip team to work for you. They can provide you with quotes, schedule pickups, and handle any issues that come up with the carrier. Prefer to be more hands on? PartnerShip.com has everything you need to easily manage your account and set up your
    shipments.

     

    How do I get started? Get a quote on an upcoming shipment or create an account to start saving. If you have any
    questions, email sales@PartnerShip.com or call 800-599-2902.

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