Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce
and Industry Benefit Program Provided Through:
This benefit program provides highly competitive group rates through contracts with the largest and most respected insurance carriers in the state of Washington.
Benefits are offered to member companies from 2 to 149 employees.
Ask your broker for a proposal through the Business Health Trust, or contact us at:
Phone: (360) 734-1716
Fax: 360-734-1332
E-mail: benefits@bellingham.com
Chamber member companies can access the following insurance programs through the Business Health Trust.
Why You Should Join Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce and Industry Benefit Program
Competitive prices through "large group" buying power
Ease of administration with consolidated service through Benefit Administration Company
Comprehensive benefits for groups from 2 to 149 employees
Discounted section 125 (flex plan) services
COBRA administration
Electronic fulfillment including plan booklets, summaries, and forms
Wellness programs that can increase productivity and lower absenteeism,
which can have a direct impact on the cost of providing healthcare benefits.
Benefit Coverage Provided By:
Regence BlueShield
Group Health Options, Inc.
Washington Dental Services
Dental Health Services
Vision Service Plan
Regence Life and Health
Chartis Property Casualty Company
WellSpring Family Services
21st Century Legal Plan
Medical Insurance
Regence BlueShield - Progressive Plan: $0, $200, $500, and $650 deductible options
- Infinity Plan: $200, $300, $500, $1,000, $2,000 and $3,000 deductible options
- Choice of 4 prescription drug plans
- HSA Plan: $1,500 and $2,500 deductible options
Wellness programs included with medical:
- Care enhance - Case management
- Health coaching - Special beginnings
Group Health Options, Inc. - Alliant Plus $200 Balance Plan
- Alliant Plus $500 Mid Plan
- Alliant Plus $1,000 Balance Plan
- Alliant Plus $3,000 50/50 Plan
Benefits included with medical insurance at no additional charge: Regence Life and Health
- 15,000 of Basic Life & AD&D
Chartis Property Casualty Company -10,000 Business Travel Accident coverage
Dental Insurance Washington Dental Services - Available for groups from 2 to 149 employees
- PPO plans with up to $2,500 annual maximum
- Family orthodontia option
Dental Health Services
- Available for groups from 1 to 149 employees
- Highly affordable copay plans
- No waiting periods; no deductibles
Vision Insurance Vision Service Plan - Available for groups from 3 to 149 employees
- Free eye exam every 12 months
Basic Life & AD&D Insurance Regence Life and Health
- Buy up options available for groups from 5 to 149 employees
- $50.000, 1x salary to $100,000 and 2x salary to 200,000
Supplemental Life & AD&D Insurance Regence Life and Health - Available for groups from 5 to 149 employees
- Up to a maximum $200,000 benefit
- Spouse coverage available Long Term Disability Insurance Regence Life and Health
- Available for groups from 5 to 149 employees
- Choice of waiting period Personal Accident Insurace Chartis Property Casualty Company
- A voluntary personal accident coverage with 24-hour, worldwide protection.
Employee Assistance Program WellSpring Family Services
- 24-hour, worldwide protection
- Face to face assessment sessions
Legal Plan
21st Century Legal Plan
- Inexpensive and east access to an attorney for your personal legal needs.
Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce and Industry Benefit Program Provided Through: