Small Business Health Insurance (MEWA Program)
Exclusive Member Benefit

As a member of the Swanton Area Chamber of Commerce, you have access to a powerful small business health insurance option through the Northwest Ohio Business Alliance (NWOBA) and Paramount Health Care.

This program is a Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangement (MEWA) created specifically for sole proprietors and businesses with 50 or fewer employees, giving small employers access to competitive, flexible group health plans typically reserved for larger organizations.

This is a member benefit designed to help you attract and retain employees, manage costs, and offer meaningful healthcare coverage.

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Who Is Eligible

• Sole proprietors
• Small businesses with 2–50 employees
• Chamber members in Northwest Ohio
• New or existing businesses

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Use Your Current Insurance Agent

You do not have to change agents to take advantage of this program.

You may work with your existing insurance agent to request a quote and review MEWA plan options. If you do not currently have an agent, we can connect you with one familiar with the program.

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What the MEWA Program Offers

• Multiple medical plan options, including HMO and Consumer Driven Health Plans (CDHP) with Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Prescription drug coverage administered through RxBenefits and CVS Caremark
• Affordable plan designs for both employers and employees
• Access to Paramount Health Care’s provider network
• Coverage available to Ohio groups within the service area

The program is sponsored by the Northwest Ohio Business Alliance and administered by Paramount Health Care.

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