About Us
What is the MA Coalition?
· The MA Coalition is a voluntary association comprised of multi-employer trust funds managed by both labor and management trustees. These members provide health care and additional benefits to more than 150,000 individuals in Massachusetts, with some coverage extending into other states.in improved access to services and increased satisfaction of plan participants.
· The Coalition was established to support high-quality health care delivery and educates its members and public officials while supporting both defined benefit and contribution plans. It also facilitates research, data collection, and legal review for educational and informational purposes. Through discussions with other administrators and associate members (employee benefit service providers), members are able to exchange ideas and learn about available products.
· The Coalition serves as a platform for discussing issues relevant to the daily operations of participating fund management. It monitors government actions, regulations, proposals, and significant legal decisions that affect benefits provided to covered employees and their families. Coalition membership enables participants to potentially lower plan costs through collective negotiation with service providers.
· Drawing on the shared experience and knowledge of its members, the MA Coalition participates in public hearings and presents viewpoints on matters related to employee benefits policies. The Coalition also makes certain products available to its members, allowing each fund to structure its own benefit package, often by securing provider discounts in exchange for volume and prompt payments. Participation in the Coalition can result in reduced costs for its members.
What is a Taft-Hartley Trust Fund?
Taft-Hartley Trust Funds, are established via collective bargaining under the Taft-Hartley Act of 1947, and are administered equally by labor and management trustees. These multi-employer trusts are common in industries such as construction, retail, and trucking. Trustees decide on plan benefits, funded primarily through employer contributions and investment income, with each employer contributing for their covered employees.
