NHCMA Benefits

Affinity Vendors
Health, Disability, and Professional Liability Programs
Legislative Oversight and Key Contact Program
Responses to Regulatory and Ethical Questions and Practice Management Inquiries
Project Access - New Haven (Physicians, hospitals, and community organizations work together to provide donated specialty health care for low-income, uninsured individuals in the greater New Haven.)
HAVEN (Health Assistance InterVention Education Network) Program for the Identification and Rehabilitation of Health Care Professionals Suffering Impairment
Peer Review Programs
Patient Advocacy
Community Health Programs
Health System Reform
Educational Seminars for Physicians and Their Staffs
Distinguished Service Award

Insurances

Medical Professional Liability Insurance
New Membership Benefit! HUB International Healthcare Solutions and Ironshore Specialty Insurance Company offer significant savings for Medical Professional Liability Insurance.
Eligible Participants: Current members of NHCMA

Coverage Features:
Consent to settle endorsement
Freetail upon retirement after 3 years
Three (3) year rate-stabilization endorsement
Competitive Rates: Base rates significantly lower than current market rates. Members receive an additional 10% credit.
Financially Strong: Ironshore is an "A" rated A.M. Best carrier with close to $4B in assets.
Please review the Medical Professional Liability Insurance Flyer

Medical Insurance and Long Term Care
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (over 65 only)
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plan F is available to members and their spouses who wish to obtain Medicare eligibility with unlimited drug coverage. The Unlimited Prescription Rider is available to members through the NHCMA and is not available on a direct individual basis. For those who prefer, there is also coverage without the RX Rider.

Cigna Dental
CIGNA offers two plans. Comprehensive Dental Plan and CIGNA Dental Care (DMO) provide benefits for Type I, Type II, and Type III Services. The managed dental plan offers orthodontia coverage and unlimited maximum benefits when using participating dentists.

Massachusetts Casualty Insurance Company
The individual disability program under Massachusetts Casualty Insurance Co. has remained stable in its retention of members. Massachusetts Casualty was sold to Centre Solutions Group, a member of Zurich Financial Services Group by Sun Life of Canada last year. No new policies are being sold as a result of this transaction. No change in the terms and conditions of these policies will occur as a result of this transaction. These policies are non-cancelable as long as policyholders continue to pay their premiums in accordance with the terms of their policies.

MetLife
Up to $17,000 per-month and other benefits are available at a 10% association discount. Optional riders include residual disability, your occupation, cost of living adjustment, and automatic increase benefit.

This listing of Preferred Vendors provided by the Association has been prepared for the convenience of our members. Some of these vendors may pay the Association a fee. This listing does not constitute a guaranty of the services and products provided by the Preferred Vendors. The Association has no control over the services and products of the Preferred Vendors, and it makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding any Preferred Vendor. The Association assumes no responsibility for any matters arising, directly or indirectly, between you and the Preferred Vendors. You are strongly encouraged to perform your own independent evaluation and due diligence of the appropriateness of any Preferred Vendor for your needs. You are utilizing any Preferred Vendor listed at your own risk."