Altus Dental & The Magellan Insurance Agency

Thanks to a collaboration between Altus Dental and the Magellan Insurance Agency, AASP/MA members are reaping some exciting new benefits!

The association recently announced it has partnered with both companies to offer a cost-saving dental plan for its members in good standing.

“We’ve been delivering affordable, comprehensive dental plans in Massachusetts for more than two decades,” Altus Dental Account Executive Stanley Ifill states. “With one of the largest PPO networks around, we tailor flexible plans to meet your client’s need – and save them money with some of the deepest discounts in the industry. Our customer satisfaction is second to none, which rates far above industry average.”

Founded in 2001, Altus Dental is one of the region’s largest PPO networks with more than 10,000 participating dental locations in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Southern New Hampshire. The company runs an aggressive campaign to continuously grow its network, adding about 300 new dentists per year. Plan members receive an average of 35 percent discount if using dentists innetwork; as a PPO, members can always see any dentist they like – in or out of network.

“Nothing is more important to us than your oral health,” Ifill says. “That’s why we’ve included the Preventive Rewards Program. When you choose this benefit enhancement, none of your preventive dental services affect your annual maximum, allowing you to stretch your benefit dollars, which can be used toward bigger-ticket items, including root canals, extractions, dentures, crowns and implants.”

A local family-owned second-generation benefits brokerage, the Magellan Agency was founded in the 1980s, specializing in providing group employee benefits. Steven Walsh has been a broker for over 20 years, attaining many industry designations, including the advanced “Registered Health Underwriter.” This high-level coursework gives his clients confidence that they are receiving the best prices and value every year.

In Walsh’s mind, the agency’s greatest asset is the personal touch it provides its clients and keen knowledge of the local Massachusetts marketplace.

“All of our clients receive an in-depth benefits review from a tenured benefits professional who spends the time to understand their business and specific needs to deliver a targeted solution.”

Plan members will also be granted a free subscription to the Magellan Agency’s online HR compliance portal, which employers can use as a resource for up-to-date content and tools needed to stay compliant, manage risk and build a better workforce.

Both Altus Dental and the Magellan Insurance Agency recently came on board as Bronze-level participants of AASP/MA’s Vendor Affinity Program. All parties involved see the value of working together.

“This is a great way to get out there, gain exposure and support another industry,” Ifill says.

“Our success is mutual,” Walsh adds. “I enjoy contributing to the success of the AASP/MA association and industry and its employer groups as a Bronze-level sponsor and providing excellent group benefits at a discounted price. Our goal is to improve the member benefits experience and grow the association, leading to greater success for all.”