Associations
Our associations are 100% committed :
- To providing their membership with access to quality employer-based healthcare benefits,
- To providing healthcare benefits for individuals and families
Which is why our associations have selected Blue Cross® and Blue Shield® of Michigan (BCBSM) and Blue Care Network (BCN) as their health insurer of choice!
As a benefits industry leader, the benefit plan options, provider networks, and stability offered by BCBSM and BCN are unsurpassed. More importantly, BCBSM and BCN do not exclude or cancel members because of their age, gender, health history, or any major illness. No matter which industry you’re dedicated to, you deserve access to the nationally recognized Blue ID card!
Don’t think you are a good fit for one of our associations? Contact Association Benefits and let us find an association for you!
Associated General Contractors of Michigan
The Associated General Contractors of Michigan (AGCM) is a full-service statewide construction trade association providing services to more than 400 of Michigan's leading general contractors, construction managers, specialty contractors and related construction industry companies. In 2007, the Michigan Chapter AGC (founded in 1927) and the AGC, Greater Detroit Chapter (founded in 1916), merged to become the AGC of Michigan. Promoting the AGC values of skill, integrity and responsibility, they are a proud chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, which represents more than 32,000 firms and is recognized as the authority in construction-related issues.
Formerly Mi-AGC - Michigan Chapter and AGC-GD Greater Detroit Chapter
Website: http://www.agcmichigan.com/
To join: http://www.agcmichigan.com/membership/
For MyBlueSM individual or family coverage:
http://www.miagc.coverageforone.com
Website: http://www.agcmichigan.com/
To join: http://www.agcmichigan.com/membership/
For MyBlueSM individual or family coverage:
http://www.miagc.coverageforone.com
Dues Structure:
General Contractors: $975 - $6,725 (annual dues
first year based on volume.)
Affiliate Subcontractor: $550 annually
Associate Supplier: $525 annualy.
General Contractors: $975 - $6,725 (annual dues
first year based on volume.)
Affiliate Subcontractor: $550 annually
Associate Supplier: $525 annualy.
Renews Quarterly
BCBSM Commission:
OSG = 2.85%
2-10 = 4.75%
11-99 = 5.70%
Administrative services performed by Association Benefits Company
Builders’ Exchange of Lansing and Central Michigan
The Builders Exchange of Lansing & Central Michigan (BELCM) has served the commercial construction industry since 1945. Their membership has expanded to include general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and professional organizations involved in the construction industry. Today, the Exchange assists over 800 member companies with construction related needs. Centrally located in Michigan, BELCM provides a full-service plan room, as well as and quality job reporting to commercial contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers. One of the most valuable services is their on-line plan room. With an upgraded membership, members can view addenda, and full sets of plans and specifications without ever leaving their office.
Website: http://www.bxlansing.com/
To Join: http://www.bxlansing.com/MembershipInfo/tabid/54/Default.aspx
For MyBlueSM individual or family coverage:
http://www.bxlansing.coverageforone.com
To Join: http://www.bxlansing.com/MembershipInfo/tabid/54/Default.aspx
For MyBlueSM individual or family coverage:
http://www.bxlansing.coverageforone.com
Dues Structure:
FREE DUES for groups with5+ lives or more
first year only.
Affiliate Member: $100 annually
FREE DUES for groups with5+ lives or more
first year only.
Affiliate Member: $100 annually
Renews Quarterly
BCBSM Commission:
OSG = 2.85%
2-10 = 4.75%
11-99 = 5.70%
Administrative services performed by Association Benefits Company
Building Industry Association of Southeastern Michigan
Building Industry Association of Southeastern Michigan (BIA) is a trade association which represents builders, remodelers, owners, developers and suppliers to the single family and multifamily residential construction industry. BIA has approximately 2,400 members located throughout Southeastern Michigan. They are affiliated with the Michigan Association of Home Builders in Lansing and the National Association of Home Builders in Washington, D.C. Across the nation, membership includes over 220,000 individuals and companies.
Website: http://www.builders.org/index.php
To join: http://www.builders.org/membership.php
For MyBlueSM individual or family coverage:
http://www.builders.coverageforone.com
To join: http://www.builders.org/membership.php
For MyBlueSM individual or family coverage:
http://www.builders.coverageforone.com
Dues Structure:
Licensed Builders, Builders/Remodelers,
Suppliers, Service
Organizations: $485 annually.
Subcontractors: $410 annually.
Licensed Builders, Builders/Remodelers,
Suppliers, Service
Organizations: $485 annually.
Subcontractors: $410 annually.
Renews Quarterly
BCBSM Commission:
OSG = 2.85%
2-10 = 4.75%
11-99 = 5.70%
BCBSM Commission:
OSG = 2.85%
2-10 = 4.75%
11-99 = 5.70%
Michigan Farmers Union
The Michigan Farmers Union (MFU) is a proud chapter of the National Farmers Union and locally carries out their national mission. Working together, they ensure family farmers and ranchers are: supported through restoring competition to the agricultural marketplace, supporting agricultural co-ops, and helping form new farmer co-ops and other rural businesses. By supporting the development of local and federal economic policies, the Farmers Union works to ensure that farmers earn a profit from the marketplace so that they can continue to run their businesses. The primary objective is to help family farmers and ranchers add value to the food, fiber and energy they produce.
To Join: Application (PDF, 398K)
For MyBlueSM individual or family coverage:
http://www.mfu.coverageforone.com
For MyBlueSM individual or family coverage:
http://www.mfu.coverageforone.com
Dues Structure:
$40 (first year)
Renews Quarterly $65 for 2 years
$300 (lifetime)
$40 (first year)
Renews Quarterly $65 for 2 years
$300 (lifetime)
Renews Quarterly
BCBSM Commission:
OSG = 2.85%
2-10 = 4.75%
11-99 = 5.70%
Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association
The Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association (MITA) is a statewide construction trade association formed in 2005 through the merger of Associated Underground Contractors (founded 55 years ago) and the Michigan Road Builders Association (founded in 1928). The membership consists of nearly 800 Michigan companies representing construction disciplines such as road and bridge, sewer and water, utility, railroad, excavation and specialty construction. MITA staff consists of 14 employees as well as a number of professional consultants, including Public Affairs Associates of Lansing.
Website: http://www.mi-ita.com/
To join: http://www.mi-ita.com/members.asp
For MyBlueSM individual or family coverage:
http://www.mi-ita.coverageforone.com
To join: http://www.mi-ita.com/members.asp
For MyBlueSM individual or family coverage:
http://www.mi-ita.coverageforone.com
Dues Structure:
Supplier: $1,000 - $1,800
Professional: $750
Special $500
Supplier: $1,000 - $1,800
Professional: $750
Special $500
Renews Quarterly
BCBSM Commission:
OSG = 2.85%
2-10 = 4.75%
11-99 = 5.70%
BCBSM Commission:
OSG = 2.85%
2-10 = 4.75%
11-99 = 5.70%
Michigan Osteopathic Association
The Michigan Osteopathic Association (MOA) is a membership organization with an extensive infrastructure of osteopathic groups, committees and affiliate organizations. Their most important roles in the state of Michigan are serving as the voice of osteopathic physicians to the state legislature and serving as a leader in medical education. Each year, more than 1,200 physicians, students and osteopathic staff and educators attend their osteopathic continuing medical education conference: Annual Postgraduate Convention & Scientific Seminar. Serving their members and improving health care in Michigan and in the nation are their top priorities.
Website: http://www.mi-osteopathic.org/
To join: https://www.mi-osteopathic.org/pages/physicians/join.asp
For MyBlueSM individual or family coverage:
http://www.mi-osteopathic.coverageforone.com
To join: https://www.mi-osteopathic.org/pages/physicians/join.asp
For MyBlueSM individual or family coverage:
http://www.mi-osteopathic.coverageforone.com
Please visit the MOA Website to become a member.
Renews Annually
BCBSM Commission: Exclusive Agent Arrangement with MGB at Association Benefits
Printing Industries of Michigan
Printing Industries of Michigan (PIM), established in 1888, is a statewide non-profit trade association serving more than 200 commercial printing and graphic communication companies. Membership ranges from small family run businesses to large enterprises which provide products and services to print buyers and publishers. Making resources available to help solve business problems, upgrading management techniques, improving employee communications, cutting costs and increasing profits, PIM works closely with Printing Industries of America (PIA), the umbrella organization for the graphic arts industry, to develop, enhance and supplement the programs and services needed to run a successful printing business.
Website: http://www.print.org
To join: http://www.print.org/membershipform.cfm
For MyBlueSM individual or family coverage:
http://www.print.coverageforone.com
To join: http://www.print.org/membershipform.cfm
For MyBlueSM individual or family coverage:
http://www.print.coverageforone.com
Dues Structure:
Commercial Printers: $25-$390 monthly based on
annual sales volume.
Associate Members: $50/month, $100/yr. Based on classification.
Commercial Printers: $25-$390 monthly based on
annual sales volume.
Associate Members: $50/month, $100/yr. Based on classification.
Renews Quarterly
BCBSM Commission:
OSG = 2.85%
2-10 = 4.75%
11-99 = 5.70%
BCBSM Commission:
OSG = 2.85%
2-10 = 4.75%
11-99 = 5.70%
Administrative services performed by Association Benefits Company