Insurance - Buffalo Niagara Partnership

The Partnership is one of New York State 's largest third party administrators of medical insurance, with a staff of dedicated specialists to assist members. The Partnership's benefit associates work with member firms in selecting the medical insurance plans that best suit their employees individual needs. Health insurance options are available through BlueCross/Blueshield, Community Blue, Independent Health and Univera Healthcare. Univera Healthcare has special Sole Proprietor and Southern Tier rates.

The Buffalo Niagara Partnership now offers a consumer directed health care plan that puts you in control of how your health care dollars are spent. It includes a high deductible medical plan through Independent Health iDirect 2 plan and a Health Savings Account (HSA), which can be funded with your tax-exempt dollars to help pay for eligible medical expenses not covered by the insurance plan.

The Partnership offers high quality Dental Insurance through The Guardian Life Insurance Co. of America, with individual and family coverage available for companies of all sizes. Coverage features fast, state-of-the-art claims processing and customer support services. Additional savings are possible when coupling dental insurance with The Guardian's New York State disability insurance service.

The Vision Service Plan offered by the Partnership provides member firms with a comprehensive vision care program. Three voluntary, non minimum participation plans are available with exam, lens and frame coverage included.

Thanks to Lawley Benefits Group who is providing its expertise so we can offer you the best plans, service, features and benefits available. Contact them if you are a larger employer needing a customized solution to your benefit plans.

As an additional member benefit the Partnership has added HR Connections. The Partnership's Human Resources referral network created to help members with their HR needs. Please visit our HR Connections site for further information.

Discounted Long Term Care Insurance is available to members at a 5% discount. Contact Colleen Fitzhenry at 716-854-7000 x283 or cfitzhenry@buffalo.nef.com for further information.

As a free added benefit you can now sign up for MyWave. This serves as your virtual HR department via an online HR center. It gives you access to employee benefits and human resource information.

For more information on the Partnership's Health Insurance programs, please contact Benefit Associates T.J. Baker at 716 541-1715 or Lillian Price at 716 541-1714.