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Employee Voluntary Benefits – Colonial Life A Partner to Help You Prepare For the Unexpected

It’s more important than ever to prepare for the unexpected. We’re steadfast in our commitment to providing financial protection and personalized benefits counseling to your employees – wherever they are.

What does this mean for AASP-MN Members?

AASP-MN members receive dedicated representation from Deb and Tracy who can help transform your benefit package with competitive rates, value added services at no cost and complimentary Section 125 Flex Plan documents and legal document preparation service for all of your employees.

even more cost effective. They are available to groups with three or more employees, with no minimum participation requirements.

Protect Employees’ Dental Health – New Dental Enhancements Available

Life is full of unexpected smiles, and good oral health helps maintain them. Adding Colonial Life dental coverage is a simple way to help employees pay for dental care and enhance your employee benefits package at no additional cost.

Features:

• Disability

• Accident

• Dental and Vision

PROPERTY/LIABILITY AND WORKERS’ COMP INSURANCE

CBIZ

Contact: Brad Schmid 763-549-2247 / bschmid@cbiz.com

• Life

• Cancer and Critical Illness

• Medical Bridge

For many employers, benefits seem out of reach until they hear about voluntary benefits that include the following plans: There is no impact to your budget, and most benefits can be payroll deducted on a pre-tax basis, making them

• No minimums required – if one person wants dental, we can write the policy.

• ROLLOVER benefit – A portion of an insured’s unused benefit rolls over to the next year when preventive care and threshold conditions are met.

• 100 percent coverage for preventive care.

AASP-MN MEMBER BENEFIT PROGRAMS

WEBSITE AND INTERNET MARKETING SOLUTIONS

Autoshop Solutions

Contact: Tony Mercury 919-267-1731 / tony@autoshopsolutions.com

BUSINESS FORMS/CALENDARS

AASP-MN

Contact: Jodi Pillsbury 612-623-1110 / jodi@aaspmn.org

CBIZ AIA and United Fire Group (UFG) have created a program for members that includes a special premium discount, exclusive coverage and potential safety group dividend. CBIZ AIA can present quotes from multiple carriers and, as an added bonus, offer members an exclusive 10% discount on their property/liability insurance premiums.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Business Planning Professionals

Contact: Dennis Begley 612-308-6577 / dennis@begley-group.com

Business Planning Professionals will provide AASP-MN members with quotes from multiple carriers for life insurance, health insurance, long-term care and disability insurance.

EMPLOYEE VOLUNTARY BENEFITS

Colonial Life

Contact: Deb Ferrao 612-600-4135 / deb.ferrao@coloniallifesales.com or Tracy Bailey 612-801-0139 / tracy.coloniallife@gmail.com

Dedicated representatives can help members transform their benefit package with competitive rates, value added services at no cost and complimentary legal document preparation service. Colonial Life has the tools and flexibility to create a plan to fit everyone’s needs.

UNIFORM & LINEN SUPPLIES

Aramark

Contact: Rick Krenz

612-616-5290 / krenz-richard@aramark.com

Discounted pricing to members on rental of uniforms, entrance mats, shop rags, etc. Purchases are also discounted. Members receive annual rebate equal to 10% of their business with AmeriPride/Aramark each year.

CREDIT CARD PROCESSING

Association BankCard Services

Contact: Mac Hardin 952-933-2026 / mach@retailfinancialservices.biz

Competitive rates for AASP-MN members. Terminals and printers sold at cost. Monthly rental of equipment is also available.

LEGAL CONSULTATION

Fryberger, Buchanan, Smith & Frederick

800-496-6789

Members receive free, over-the-phone legal assessment and consultation (some restrictions apply) with an attorney who specializes in the area of law that is the subject of the call.

Autoshop Solutions has developed the most cutting-edge marketing platform for AASP members. Really Powerful Marketing (RPM) is an all-in-one program that bundles your website, pay-per-click, search engine optimization, social media, and much more! With five levels of RPM to match your budget, goals, and competition, it’s built to drive your shop forward!

REPAIR SHOP PRODUCTS/SERVICES DISCOUNTS

CARS COOPERATIVE

Contact: Stephenie Sheppard 405-547-4077 / membersupport@cars.coop Members receive discounts on a variety of products and services they use every day! From discounts on paint and rental cars to office supplies and phone services. Over 50 programs available!

INFORMATION PROVIDERS

Mitchell 1

Contact: Mitchell 1 Representative 888-724-6742 ext. 6986 Mitchell 1 offers AASP members a $10 per month discount on any eligible Mitchell 1 subscription.

Mitchell International

Contact: Mitchell International Representative 800-238-9111 AASP members receive $350 off Mitchell's MD-500 allin-one solution for scanning, calibration, estimating, and blueprinting.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION HOTLINE

IDENTIFIX

800-745-9649

Members enjoy a 20% annual savings on Direct-Hit and Direct-Help subscriptions, the industry's most reliable source for experience-based repair information.

CHECK GUARANTEE SERVICES

Certegy Check Services

877-520-2987

Discount rate of .75% to AASP-MN members. Use existing credit card terminal. Fast claim payments.

AUTO EMPLOYEE ASSESSMENT

Assessment Associates International

Contact: Nate Page 952-854-6551 / nate@aai-assessment.com

Designed to help facilitate and enhance hiring decisions. AASP-MN members receive 50% off retail price, starting as low as $15 per assessment.

Discounted rates on printed business forms and calendars.

PAYROLL PROCESSING

CBIZ Payroll

Contact: Carrie Hobrough 612-436-4620 / chobrough@cbiz.com

Members receive 20% discount off standard payroll products and services (excluding 401k).

SAFETY COMPLIANCE

Complete, Health, Environmental & Safety Services

Contact: Carol Keyes 651-481-9787 / carkey@chess-safety.com

AASP-MN members receive a 20% discount on Safety Data Sheet Management (SDSLinks), Right to Know(RTK)/ Hazard Communication program customized for your facility and monthly safety reminders, and other safety, OSHA or environmental assistance.

LIVE-ONLINE & ON-DEMAND TECHNICAL TRAINING

AUTOMOTIVE SEMINARS

Contact: Tim Houghtaling 920-866-9813 / tim@automotiveseminars.com

Discounted pricing to AASP-MN members on all liveonline events, as well as on-demand training videos. Automotive Seminars specializes in diagnostic training that provides automotive technicians with knowledge, testing techniques and data interpretation skills needed to diagnose today’s vehicles. The live-online events and ondemand training videos focus on automotive electronics and engine management systems and are written and created by some of the industry’s leading diagnostic technicians.

BUSINESS COACHING

180BIZ

540-833-2014 / info@180biz.com

Members receive a 25% discount on Rick White's Pocket Business Genius subscription, offering independent auto shop owners fast access to actionable business advice from a leading industry expert.

SHOP SOFTWARE

Condition Now

888-868-5440 / conditionnow.com/body-shop

A platform that allows shops to supplement the accident or damage information reported on Carfax and Autocheck vehicle history reports. Every AASP member receives a discounted inspection rate, allowing them to generate additional revenue from their retail and dealer customers.

• Coverage of up to 80 percent for basic services and up to 50 percent for major services.

• No waiting periods for preventive and basic services.

• Takeover option – gives insureds credit for waiting periods under previous coverage including individual or spouse coverage

• Insureds can keep their dental coverage if they change jobs or retire with NO COBRA.

• Rates are stable with no yearly renewal process and policies guaranteed renewable until age 75.

• 117,000+ unique network providers.

• Vision Rider available.

Enrollment tailored to your needs

We’ll meet 1-to-1 with employees, in person, by phone and virtually. We’re using technology to make enrollment simpler, while continuing to offer the compassion and expertise that allows your employees to make informed decisions about the coverage best suited to their needs.

Dedicated Support

Please contact Deb or Tracy to learn more about how we can help you during these challenging times and create peace of mind with your employees. We can support you anywhere in the state of Minnesota.

For more information, contact Tracy Bailey at (612) 801-0193 or tracy.bailey@coloniallifesales.com or Deb Ferraro at (612) 600-4135 or deb.ferraro@ coloniallifesales.com

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