Bluffton chamber offers new insurance benefit for sole proprietors
Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce added a new membership benefit earlier this month, according to Paula Scott, chamber CEO.
Sole proprietors may now enroll in SOCA Benefit Plan MEWA starting July 1. The broker community has already received instructions from Anthem regarding new case submission. Quoting starts April 20.
An eligible sole proprietor must:
• Meet underwriting requirements.
• Work more than 30 hours per week (documentation required).
• Submit a cover page for Form 1040 with Schedule C or Form 1040 with Schedules F and SE.
Bluffton brokers include chamber members John C. Wagner Agency and Fortman Insurance Services. Contact the chamber at [email protected] for complete details.
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