Dedicated Benefits for CEMA Members

 

CEMA Benefits is a new initiative that will combine the purchasing power of 585 members and their 13,000 employees to effectively negotiate important employee benefit programs for our members. In addition to CEMA only products and services, there will be ongoing information (newsletters, webinars) available on areas like compliance and industry trends.

 

Our goal is to deliver as much value to our members as possible and with your help, CEMA Benefits will be able to do that for you.

 

Marsh McLennan has been endorsed to offer CEMA members health insurance.

 

Marsh McLennan brings huge resources for members, as the largest insurance agency in the world. They can offer members a wide range of health programs, including level-funding plans, health reimbursement accounts, PEOs, captives, and many more. They can write plans for companies with as few as three employees.

 

If you have questions, or would like to speak to someone directly, please do not hesitate to reach out to any of the following team members:

 

Lisa Buffington

Vice President, Retirement Services

lisa.buffington@marshmma.com

860-324-9909

 

Liam Maker 

Assistant Vice President, Employee Benefits

liam.maker@marshmma.com

617-587-2354

 

Nick Colucci 

Vice President, Sales & Client / Carrier Relationship Management

nick.colucci@marshmma.com

207-274-5917

 

 

Small Group Health Insurance

 

Access to all available carriers in Connecticut. Members will receive a summary of rates and plan options and will be able to talk to a representative about their options, as well as help with implementation and ongoing service of your plan.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What is a PEO Service?

 

An HR outsourcing firm that helps mitigate risks and maintains compliance, allowing management of small to mid-size businesses to focus on growth and performance initiatives.

 

 

 

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Ancillary Benefits

 

CEMA has partnered with Met Life to offer up to 10% discounts on valuable coverages including group Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and voluntary benefits.

Why Metlife?

  • Largest Commercial Dental Carrier in the United States – Nearly 50% of the Fortune 100 offer MetLife Dental

  • MetLife is also focused on Small Businesses with over 40,000 Small Business Customers

  • Please click on the link to see a recent MetLife Commercial: MetLifeSmallBusinessFocus

  • Savings with Three Year Price Stability

  • Ability to offer Life, Disability and Vision programs as well!

  • MetLife has the strongest national PPO network
  • Discounts on best-in-class Pet Insurance

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alternative Funding 

 

Aetna Funding Advantage (AFA) makes it easy for CEMA members to save money on their benefits with up to 25% savings on monthly costs vs an ACA plan. And now, you can also can save on average, an additional 2% on monthly costs through your CEMA membership.

 

Aetna Funding Advantage (AFA) makes it easy for CEMA members to save money on their benefits with up to 25% savings on monthly costs vs an ACA plan. And now, you can also can save on average, an additional 2% on monthly costs through your CEMA membership.

 

Take total health to the next level with the Aetna Funding AdvantageSM plan. And now, more than ever, we have the savings your small business needs to thrive in these uncertain times. Our health plans are designed with your small business in mind. They offer the benefits of self-funding, like more cost control, with the protection and simplicity your small business needs.

 

 

 

 

Marsh McLennan Agency Retirement Services

 

Marsh McLennan Agency can assist Plan Sponsors with fiduciary oversight, plan design and fee benchmarking, vendor management, and education services for your employer sponsored Retirement Plan. Learn more about Marsh McLennan Agency Retirement Services. 

 

Marsh McLennan Agency is willing to conduct an Assessment of your Retirement Plan offering at no charge, in order to identify opportunities for fee reductions, enhanced solutions, fiduciary governance, and dedicated education support. Please contact Lisa Buffington, Marsh McLennan Agency to request your free Plan Assessment or to request a quote for advisory services.

 

 

Marsh McLennan Agency Financial Well-being and 1:1 Financial Coaching Solutions

 

Marsh McLennan Agency can offer your employees access to a personalized Financial Well-being Education and Resource Engagement portal that includes student loan debt, emergency savings, credit management, and personal loan services. Marsh McLennan Agency will also provide unlimited, on demand Virtual 1:1 Financial Coaching services for CEMA members and their families. This short video reviews our services: Marsh McLennan Agency's Prosper Wise Financial Well-being Service

 

Please contact Lisa Buffington, Marsh McLennan Agency to request a quote for Prosper Wise Financial Well-being services.

 

The Marsh McLennan Agency Difference 

 

Marsh McLennan Agency delivers full-service, comprehensive consulting to your business. Our expertise in insurance and retirement provides an in-depth and transparent approach to protect your most important assets. Providing a one-stop-shop will not only save time and money but will eliminate gaps in business and fiduciary liability to provide you with your total cost of risk.

 

Employee Health & Benefits

  • Strategic Planning & Cost Containment

  • Compliance Support Employee Communication

  • Alternate Funding Arrangements

  • Discounted Dental, Vision and Ancillary programs

  • HRIS Technology

  • Access to our very own ERISA Attorney

Executive Benefits

  • Succession Planning

  • Business Valuation

  • Supplemental Retirement & Disability Plans

  • Key Person Business Protection

  • Buy / Sell Planning

  • Executive Retention

Retirement Services

  • Strategic Plan Design Consultation

  • Employee Education

  • Fiduciary acceptance in writing

  • Plan Provider search, analysis, selection, and monitoring

  • Benchmark fees and plan design

  • Named a Top 40 Firm by National Association of Plan Advisors

  • Financial Well-being with Marsh McLennan Agency Prosper Wise

 

Resource Library

 

WellConnected Resources - The WellConnected Resources are aligned with monthly topics that can be used to educate your employees on various health and well-being topics. 

 

Marsh McLennan Agency Prosper Wise - Marsh McLennan Agency Prosper Wise provides employees and their family members access to a powerful, easy-to-use platform that delivers personalized financial advice tailored to their financial profile and goals. Employers who implement financial well-being programs find that employees on average experience:

 

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