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Introducing the My Benefit Advisor Program
Free Assistance to Help Manage
Employee Benefits and Reports

t is that time of year - health insurance
and medicare enrollment/renewal time.
USI has been MBA's exclusive affinity
insurance provider for many years. As the
5th largest broker in the country, we have a
great deal of buying and negotiating power.
As an MBA member and USI customer, we
provide you with the tools to manage your
personal and professional insurance needs
including everything from life insurance,
cyber security, malpractice insurance and
health insurance.
In addition, a new solution is being
introduced to MBA members through USI
- My Benefit Advisor Program. There
is no charge for this additional resource.
Please read on to learn about all of the great
benefits of this new program.
OUR APPROACH
Consulting - In-depth
understanding of the marketplace,
health care reform, and strategies for
long-term cost containment lead to a
successful, client-focused program.
Management - A designated
Account Manager, equipped with a
proactive 12-month service calendar,
provides continuous assistance
with ongoing administration and
optimization of the program.
Enrollment - Innovative technology
and an Implementation Specialist
ensure the plan information and
value of your benefits are properly
communicated to employees.
Compliance - As health care reform
unfolds, our On-Staff Benefits
Counsel prepares insightful guidance
around employer responsibilities,
legislative updates, and potential
consequences for non-compliance.

EMPLOYEE COMMUNICATION
User-friendly, interactive technology
provides your employees with up-to-date
information and builds the foundation
of an efficient, cost-effective employee
benefits program.
Call Center
Answers employee questions about
their benefits.
Benefits Guidebook
Clear description of available benefits,
accessible electronically.
Benefits Video
Replicates open enrollment meetings,
including links and documents.
Online Enrollment
Employees can make plan elections
as well as view summaries, rates, and
comparisons.

THINK HR A FULL SUITE HR SOLUTION
The My Benefit Advisor (MBA)
program offered to our members also
provides access to a full-suite HR solution.
Effective HR tools can provide small- and
mid-sized employers with much needed
support without the expense of hiring
additional HR staff.
MBA has partnered with ThinkHR to
provide their clients live support, training
courses, and a comprehensive online
library. The hotline number answers
calls with a team of HR advisors that
can provide useful advice, offer a second
opinion, or coach you through urgent
issues. The database is continually updated
to make sure you have access to the most
recent policies, laws, and best practices for
quick reference.
COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE
MBA's On-Staff Benefits Counsel
provides insightful guidance on complex
topics, simplifying the latest legislation and
health care reform with updated bulletins
and ondemand videos.

MBA is proud to announce this new service and we hope you will take advantage of these professional benefits and
services offered. For more information or help, contact Ray Keough at 610 537-1393 or Ray.Keough@usi.com.
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