Associated Employers Trust (AET) was founded by Associated Industries in 1952 as an innovative alternative for small employers to purchase medical coverage for their employees.
Since then the Trust has grown to offer numerous benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, wellness, long-term care, accidental death and dismemberment and more. AET also administers Cafeteria - Flex (Section 125) plans, Transportation Benefit plans and Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HSA) plans, including all plan documents, summary plan descriptions, employee meetings and claims administration. In addition, our AET Health Risk Management (HRM) program gives employers and employees helpful tools to identify and reduce personal and workforce health risks. This program provides employers the opportunity to help create a culture of well-being and foster improved health and productivity among their employee population.How large is AET?
Hundreds of companies contract with A.I.'s Associated Employers Trust to provide their thousands of employees with healthcare and disability programs. Associated Employers Trust is a full service program with the plans and flexibility to meet the needs of almost every employer at a competitive price that offers significant premium cost predictability to employers.
What are the requirements for a company to participate in AET benefit programs?
To participate a company must be an active member (in good standing) of Associated Industries. In addition, AET medical and dental enrollment is available only to employers with five or more employees. The employer must contribute no less than 50% of the employee cost of coverage and 75% of the eligible employees must participate in the plan. To participate, your company must be headquartered in Washington; at least 51% of eligible employees must be located in Washington, although your company may have a location or subsidiary located outside the State of Washington as long as at least 50% of all eligible employees – in and out of state – are located in Washington State.
Where can I learn more about your insurance programs?
You can find more information, on the Group Insurance page of this website, or call your broker for more information.
If you don't have a Producer, contact our INOVA agency service at: 1.800.274.5309. Our AET specialists look forward to working with you.
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