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Workers' Compensation through Hunter Consulting

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.

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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. 

 

An Experienced Workers' Compensation Provider 

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 

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 

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

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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 employees1 (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.

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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.

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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.

 

Energy Solutions

The Southern Ohio Chamber Alliance provides an extensive range of programs to local businesses of all industries in Ohio. We invite you to view Energy Solutions Program below.

 

Reduce Energy Costs with Energy Solutions from SOCA 

(Please contact your Chamber to determine if they offer this benefit.) 

 

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. 

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The Chamber Energy Program

The Chamber Energy Program administered by Community Energy Advisors provides energy supply solutions for members: 

Homes

Small businesses

Large commercial operations 

These renewable energy solutions are perfect for those businesses looking to reduce their carbon footprint while also reaping energy savings. 

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

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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.  

Energy Management and Sustainability 

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 

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.