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The Greater Austin Chamber, in conjunction with Texas Coalitions Inc., has created a first-of-its-kind health coalitions program for small businesses. The Greater Austin Chamber Health Coalitions Program was made possible by the passage of HB 897 during the 78th regular session of the Texas Legislature. It allows smaller employers with less than 50 employees to join together to form coalition groups and obtain rates from any small group insurance carrier offering coverage in Texas.

The Greater Austin Chamber is the first Chamber in the U.S. to offer the coalition option to its members, and small businesses that decide to participate in a coalition will benefit by being a Chamber member. A one-time enrollment fee per employee will be discounted 30 percent and monthly administrative fees per employer group will be discounted 20 percent the first year, with an additional increase reaching 55 percent in the fifth year. The combined premiums for the employers in the first coalition were 39 percent lower than if each had purchased their own group health insurance plan.

To be connected to the Texas Coalitions application web page, click here. You can navigate through the site for more information. This application is NOT a contract and there is no charge to submit it. Important: In order to receive your Chamber discount, you must click on "Other" in the "Found Us Where?" box. In the "Comment/ Questions" box, indicate that you are a member of the Greater Austin Chamber.

For more information call 512.322.5616.