The BIAW Health Insurance program is a non-profit, multiple employer benefit program
created for members of local building associations throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Purchasing power, excellent benefits and rate stability are the cornerstones of
the success of the BIAW Health Insurance program.
The Advantages
- The BIAW program offers group medical, dental, vision, life and
disability plans. Both preferred,traditional,point-of-service and HSA plans are
available in most locations with a variety of deductible levels.
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All BIAW benefit plans include coverage for preventive care benefits like annual
physicals, well-baby checkups and cancer screening.
- All BIAW
Regence BlueShield plans include coverage for On-The-Job accidents (when the claimant
is not covered under a Workers Comp. program). Most other plans exclude these claims.
- No matter which combination of BIAW benefit plans your firm selects,
you will receive only one monthly billing statement, and make a single monthly payment.
- Exclusive Trust Consultants & Administrators
- EPK & Associates, Inc.,
is the exclusive contract administrator for the BIAW Program. EPK's employee benefit
professionals provide direct customer service to both participating firms and their
employees, including claims and eligibility assistance, COBRA administration, etc.
- Capital Benefit
Services, Inc.,the BIAW Trust Consulting Broker is responsible for plan analysis
and design carrier renewal negotiations employee communications, plan comparisons,
employee meetings and evaluating additional benefit options. Capital Benefit Services,
Inc. can also assist with other employee benefits such as:
- Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
- Retirement Plans
- HRA Accounts
- Members take advantage of rates 10-15% below direct purchase pricing
from the region's foremost health insurers, including
Regence Blue Shield and Asuris Northwest Health.
Over 2,400 companies with almost 65,000 individuals are covered under various BIAW
benefit plans. The BIAW Program is the largest multiple employer health care purchasing
alliance in the Northwest.
You don't have to be a BIAW member to receive your free health insurance quote and
comparison. You'll want to become a member once you see how great the savings are!
If you are not a member or don't know, please contact BIAW Insurance Programs Assistant
Jenn Wright.
If you have any questions regarding the BIAW Health Insurance program, please call
1-800-545-7011 ext 6.
Thank you!