Chamber Affinity Programs
What are Affinity Programs?
As a Proud Partner of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Carbon Chamber & Economic Development Corporation has the ability to offer many valuable exclusive benefits to its members. As the largest Chamber in Pennsylvania and New Jersey with more than 280,000 employee members, The Chamber is able to negotiate cost-saving programs for services and products that are commonly used by businesses across the Valley.
The Chamber offers several exclusive benefit programs and will continue to add programs that are of a common interest to its membership.
Read more about each of the programs below.
Chamber Health Benefits
Save on health benefits for your business. Request a quote from Chamber Health Insurance for Carbon County, presented by the Carbon Chamber & Economic Development Corp. and Aetna. These unique benefits include:
- $168 per employee average annual discount for businesses that are part of Chamber Health Insurance for Carbon County on each eligible employee that enrolls in an Aetna Funding Advantage plan** The discount is applied to the administrative fee.
- Save up to 25% on monthly costs vs an ACA plan***
- Opportunity for lower out of pocket costs through the Aetna Whole HealthSM Mission Health Partners network (a regional health system including hospitals, primary care physicians and specialists).
- Potential to get money back when claims are lower than expected
- A digital administration and enrollment platform
- Additional wellness benefits including, Attain by AetnaSM app, free fitness classes by Peerfit (R), and more
- Available to businesses with between 20 and 100 full-time eligible employees, with a minimum of 10 enrolled employees
- Available to members of the Carbon Chamber & Economic Development Corp.
To request a quote, ask your broker about Chamber Health Insurance for Carbon County with Aetna Funding Advantage or contact Jessica Gary with Chamber Health Marketplace at 610-349-8226.
*Carbon and Monroe Counties in PA, and Warren County, NJ. The Carbon, Pocono, and Phillipsburg Area Chambers of Commerce make up The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce Northern tier.
**Terms and conditions apply to the discount on group administrative fees. To qualify for a discount your group must meet all underwriting and eligibility requirements. For groups not currently on AFA, discount is only available if your company is a participating Chamber Health Insurance for The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce Northern Tier. Groups that currently have AFA that are a participating Chamber Health Insurance for The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce Northern Tier business are only eligible for the discount on renewal. The discount program may be modified or canceled at any time, without notice. The 2% discount is an average. If administrative fee is lower than discount amount, then full discount may not be applied.
***Savings of an AFA plan versus a comparable ACA plan, based on Aetna Book of Business analysis.
Aetna Funding Advantage (AFA) plans are self-insured by the employer and administered by Aetna Life Insurance Company. Aetna is the brand name used for products and services provided by one or more of the Aetna group of subsidiary companies, including Aetna Life Insurance Company and its affiliates (Aetna).
Network providers are independent contractors and are not agents of Aetna. Provider participation may change without notice.
Aetna Advantage Health Plan:
Save on health benefits for your business. Request a quote from Chamber Health Insurance for Carbon County, presented by the Carbon Chamber & Economic Development Corp. and Aetna.
CLICK HERE to learn more about Chamber Health Solutions | Download Aetna Advantage Plan Flyer
Business Insurance with Penn National:
Penn National Insurance has announced a 6% dividend for the Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Insurance program members, bringing the total dividends returned to the business community to over $177,000. Over 10 independent agents representing Penn National Insurance are members of The Chamber and would be happy to discuss your insurance needs.
Credit Card Processing with enTrust Merchant Services:
This program offers businesses special rates tailored to the individual merchant. Contact Mike Lichtenberger at 610-216-1442 or mike@entrustmerchant.com for more information.
First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union - Free Employee Benefit:
Through a simple, NO-COST partnership, First Commonwealth offers your employees free on-site Lunch & Learn seminars on a wide variety of financial topics! Visit www.firstcomcu.org/benefits or contact Lisa Deutsch at ldeutsch@firstcomcu.org.
Tuition Discount Programs:
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- CEDAR CREST COLLEGE TUITION DISCOUNT PROGRAM: Chamber members and their spouses receive a 15% tuition discount! Cedar Crest College’s School of Adult and Graduate Education offers many undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs for women and men designed to meet your educational needs as a busy adult student. The college offers flexible online, hybrid and accelerated courses, and makes it easy to earn credit for previous coursework and life experience. Advance in your field or start a new career path at Cedar Crest College! Learn more at www.cedarcrest.edu/chamber or contact Deborah Accurso at deborah.accurso@cedarcrest.edu.
- EAST STROUDSBURG UNIVERSITY TUITION PROGRAM: East Stroudsburg University is pleased to offer a 10% tuition discount opportunity to Chamber members. All employees must first apply for admission and be accepted to ESU in order to enroll in classes as ESU students and be eligible to receive consideration for tuition discounts of 10%. In addition, any and all previous balances owed to East Stroudsburg University by employees must be paid in full prior to receiving consideration for API tuition discount eligibility. For more information, visit esu.edu/APItuitiondiscount or contact Dr. William J. Bajor, Director of Graduate and Extended Studies, at 570-422-3536 or wbajor@esu.edu.
Clever RX
Clever RX is the premier discount drug program that is easy to use and saves you up to 80% off retails costs while supporting your Chamber. CLICK HERE to learn more and get the app!
Constellation Energy Discount
Health Care & HR Support:
Partnering with Equinox allows businesses to focus on their core competencies, rather than on employee benefits and health insurance issues. With Equinox, you can trust that your business has the proper technology at its disposal, enrollments and claims are handled efficiently and that your employees have a true advocate at their side.
Join the CCEDC!
CCEDC membership just makes sense, and you will not believe how affordable and easy it is to join. So, do something positive for your business and also make a difference in your community by becoming a CCEDC member today!
Have Questions? Just give us a call: 610-379-5000 or email us at: info@carboncountychamber.org.