Think Differently About Your Small Business Health Benefits.
Medical Mutual, the Columbus Chamber of Commerce and the Council of Smaller Enterprises (COSE) have partnered to offer the COSE Benefit Plan to small businesses including sole proprietors and self-employed individuals. The COSE Benefit Plan is a multiple employer welfare arrangement (MEWA) that includes predictable rates and a broad variety of self-funded plan options.
Here’s why COSE Benefit Plan is a top choice for Columbus Chamber of Commerce members:
- Diverse plans: Choose from a wide range of plans, including high deductible and copay options with built-in prescription drug coverage.
- Cost-effective: Benefit from competitive pricing, including up to 25% savings in funding rates1.
- Comprehensive coverage: Access healthcare anytime, anywhere through our local and national networks.
- Risk protection: Gain added financial security with stop-loss coverage.
- Exceptional plan administration: Experience top-tier local customer service from Medical Mutual, supported by a mutual business model that prioritizes customer needs.
Key features with the COSE Benefit Plan
SmartShopper
SmartShopper and Medical Mutual have partnered to help employees make informed, cost‑conscious healthcare decisions by showing upfront prices and guiding them to the most affordable local care while earning rewards.
Multi-policy Bundling Credit
Bundle dental, indemnity, or life plans with one of our self- or level-funded small group health plans and receive a one-time invoice credit. Savings vary based on the number of enrolled employees and the products you add.
Network Strength
Access healthcare anytime, anywhere through our narrow to broad network options with more than 12,000 primary care doctors, 46,000 specialists and 19,000 locations across Ohio, plus national network access through Cigna when traveling out-of-state.
How to Qualify
All qualifying small businesses must enroll and maintain good standing with the Columbus Chamber of Commerce. If you are not in the designated chamber region, you can join through another affiliate chamber or COSE.
1Based on average group savings from moving to COSE Benefit Plan.
2Calculated based on savings between suggested Member Choice pairings.