Silver plan, 2 to 19 employees

HAWC Benefits is the small business employee benefits insurance expert. We recognize that you need to stretch every dollar, keeping costs down while still providing great benefits to employees. At HAWC Benefits, we'll help you think strategically, selecting programs that will grow cost-effectively as you grow your business. Once you select the services that are right for your business, HAWC Benefits takes care of everything. We offer guaranteed response times, proactive follow-up and professionals who take care of any and every insurance issue or question you may have.

But we also understand that owners and employees for companies of this size wear many different hats, so HAWC Benefits also offers a range of complimentary services. We stay current on laws, rules and regulations -- and keep you informed about just the issues that could affect you and your business. We can also assist you with human resources, and everything and anything having to do with hiring and retaining employees. Our health and wellness services will help you keep costs down, while keeping your employees healthy and happy. Also, your employees will get training and access to our online Employee Resource Center, newsletters written just for them and unparalleled health and wellness programs.

HAWC Silver plan clients receive:

• Customized proposal and rate quotes. Our initial proposal to you will help you understand your options and how your costs could change over time. We'll help you make the best choice for your business today -- and in the future.
• Efficient, timely customer care. We will respond to any inquiries or service requests quickly, helping you work effectively with your insurance carrier and employees. We're always ready to handle claim issues, enrollment problems and billing questions right away so it is off your mind and to-do list. It is our goal to make your insurance programs simple and easy to manage.
• Proactive follow-up and ongoing communication. If you have a question or issue, you can be sure that we'll see it through until it is successfully resolved. We'll also keep you posted, so you never have to wonder about the status of any issue.

• Exceptional employee health and wellness resources. Your employees will quickly appreciate HAWC Benefits commitment to keeping them healthy and well. We offer online resources, as well as training and ongoing support on how to access and use them. Employees will also receive a quarterly newsletter and a wide range of programs to help them stay well. It's truly in everyone's best interest to help your employees be productive, sharp, focused and healthy.
• Laws, rules and regulations resources. We'll help you stay on top of the constantly changing laws, rules and regulations, so that you can protect your business. You'll receive printed materials, regular updates in our quarterly newsletters and personalized consultations when you have questions.

• Human resources expert consultation. Our clients receive an annual complimentary ** hour consultation, with one of the top HR consultants in the St. Louis area. Now you'll have someone to call to help with the inevitable HR growing pains and you won't need to pay hundreds of dollars an hour to consult an attorney.
• Quarterly newsletters, printed publications and online resources. We publish an Employee Quarterly Newsletter and Employer Quarterly Newsletter that include timely, relevant and interesting information written by experts in their field. We also have a range of printed publications and a unique online Employee Resource Center, with links, publications and useful health and wellness information.