90 Anderson Road, Cheektowaga, New York 14225, United States
Coalition
About the Coalition
In November 2003, local municipal management and union leaders had a vision to provide dependable, affordable health insurance benefits for employees, retirees and their families. This collaborative approach, with shared responsibility between labor and management, produced a plan of benefits, designed by labor that offers choice, flexibility and manageable costs. The Labor-Management Healthcare Coalition (LMHC) was formed as a result of that group effort.
The Employer groups participate as members of the Coalition by appointing one representative from Management; and the Union, most often representing the largest number of employees, designates one Labor representative to serve on the LMHC Board of Directors. Their involvement in the governance, direction and leadership of the Coalition is key to its success. This includes, but certainly is not limited to, plan design, carrier review, RFP processes, financial performance and review of the plans. The Board of Directors serve as an advisory board to the Labor-Management Healthcare Fund Trustees. At minimum, the Boards meet on a monthly basis.
Today, the LMHC consists of more than 30,000 members.
Mission Statement
This Coalition exists to promote the financial soundness of its members, protect the benefit preferences of its members, and build common bonds with its members for the long-term health of it's members benefit program and shall have all other legal powers permitted not-for-profit corporations.
The Goals of the Coalition
- To pool the resources of Coalition members in order to facilitate efficient research, development, and administration of cost-effective healthcare programs and networks in partnership with their current carrier, Univera Healthcare.
- To enhance communication between labor and management representatives regarding healthcare issues.
- To provide workers and employers with opportunities to explore innovative, joint approaches aimed at achieving savings within their healthcare programs.
- To promote greater involvement of workers in decision-making processes concerning healthcare and wellness programs.
- To educate federal, state, and local governments, Coalition members and participants about relevant healthcare industry changes.
*To determine benefit plan eligibility, please contact your employer.*
Current Coalition Groups:
City of Dunkirk
East Aurora School District
Erie County Government
Erie County Medical Center Corporation
Erie County Water Authority
Lewiston-Porter Schools
Labor-Management Healthcare Fund
Pioneer Central School District
SUNY Erie
Terrace View
Town of Clarence
Town of Orchard Park
Town of Tonawanda
Town of West Seneca
Western Regional Off-Track Betting