OBC - Ohio Benefits Cooperative

OBC medical benefits program is a self- funded program utilizing the Jefferson Health Plan platform effective September 1, 2015
The OBC medical benefits program utilizes Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (third party adminstrator) provider network and pharmacy benefit manager
OBC renewal is September 1st of each year. If an entity joins mid-year, they will renew on the next September 1st
Each entity can elect to participate in the OBC Medical Pool or OBC Purchasing Cooperative
New entities are rated on their own merits initially. However, renewal rates are based on the negotiated association rating factors. In addition, the experience of the OBC as a whole influences the final rate adjustment rather than rating each group on an individual basis
Prospective OBC Medical Pool groups must implement one of the nine standard plan designs
OBC Pool includes a turn key wellness initiative administered by PUSH

Standard Insurance Company administers OBC life insurance benefits on a fully insured basis
Employees must work a minimum of 20 hours per week to be eligible for life insurance coverage
Entities must have a minimum of 25% employee participation to be eligible for supplemental and dependent life insurance

OBC dental benefits are administered by Superior Dental Care on a fully insured basis

If you need more specific details around plans or pricing, please contact:

Dave Carlson
[email protected]