We
know every TRAW member wants to provide affordable, quality health insurance coverage for its employees. After conducting extensive research of the health insurance programs available in Washington, TRAW is pleased
to announce that members now have access to BIAW Health Insurance Trust, underwritten by Regence Blue Shield and Group Health
Options.
Providing
Affordable Health Care Insurance Options
The
BIAW Health Insurance program is a non-profit, multiple-employer benefit program created for members of local building associations
throughout the Pacific Northwest. Purchasing power, excellent benefits and rate stability are the cornerstones of the success
of the BIAW Health Insurance program.
The
Advantages
The
BIAW program offers group discounts of 10-20% on medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans. Both preferred, traditional,
point-of-service and HSA plans are available in most locations with a variety of deductible levels.
All
BIAW benefit plans include:
- 100% coverage for preventive care benefits like annual physicals, well-baby
checkups and cancer screening;
- 24-hour, on-the-job coverage for owners and officers not covered under the
state’s Workers Compensation program);
- Access to 24-hour, registered nurseline;
- $25,000 Basic Life and AD&D benefit is included with all medical plans;
Regardless
of which combination of BIAW benefit plans your firm selects, you will receive only one monthly billing statement and make
a single monthly payment.
EPK & Associates, Inc., is the exclusive contract administrator
for the BIAW Program. EPK's employee benefit professionals provide direct customer service to participating firms and their
employees, including claims and eligibility assistance, COBRA administration, etc. - - at no additional cost.
Capital
Benefit Services, Inc., the BIAW
Trust Consulting Broker, is responsible for plan analysis and design, carrier renewal negotiations, employee communications,
plan comparisons, employee meetings and evaluating additional benefit options.
To
receive your free health insurance premium comparison quote and take advantage of the BIAW Health Trust savings and competitive
plans, please contact Michael Carney
at 253-219-0180; Fax: 253-830-0114; or E-mail: mtcbroker@yahoo.com.
