Develop. Promote. Enhance. Milford Miami Township CHAMBER OF COMMERCE


BOARD OF DIRECTORS PARTNERS IN EDUCATION WORKER'S COMP HEALTH BENEFITS Rx CARDS
MISSION STATEMENT *** To develop, promote and enhance business interest in our Community and establish vital connections with government, education, community and civic organizations. We believe that every business has value and is unique and important to the community. A community of excellence demands great things, and the Milford Miami Township Chamber of Commerce continually works to rise to the challenge. Since 1947, dedicated professionals, leaders and volunteers actively involved with our community, have driven the Milford Miami Township Chamber to serve our business community. Building Bridges The growth of our community is important to the Milford Miami Township Chamber, whose mission is to develop, promote, and enhance business interests in our community and establish vital connections with government, education and civic organizations. Continued partnerships with other agencies like the City of Milford, Miami Township, Clermont County Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Historic Milford Association along with other organizations allows the Milford Miami Township Chamber to help the local businesses develop long-lasting relationships, which help the planned growth of our community. Continuing Education The Milford Miami Township Chamber supports education for our youth with programs such as Business Partners in Education. This program pairs businesses with schools to help fulfill their educational needs. The Chamber host the Celebration of Excellence Dinner, in April. This event brings 350+ members of our business community and Live Oaks, Milford School District, & Milford Christian Academy together to honor our: Educator of the Year, Classified Staff/Volunteer, Partners In Educations/Business and Retiring School Personnel. The Chamber also awards 4 scholarships to graduating seniors. The Chamber as a Partner** The Milford Miami Township Chamber acts as a public relations firm for its members, providing businesses many opportunities to network and promote their businesses throughout the year. The Chamber further works to promote our membership and frequently provides referrals to all information requests via visitor, phone call, and e-mail. The Milford Miami Township Chamber is a non-profit corporation. We are located at 983 Lila Ave., Milford, Ohio, and can be reached at (513) 831.2411or director@milfordmiamitownship.com
BOARD OF DIRECTORS *** President: CHRIS HAMM 1st VP: ZACH STANFIELD Treasurer: GWEN WALDEN BOD Members: CHARLES EVANS, WAYNE FLOREA & DARRELL BAUMANN** Executive Committee meets on 2nd Thursday at 5:00 pm Board of Directors meets on the 2nd Thursday at 6:00 pm
Darrell Baumann 2016 Baumann Farms krsbmn@aol.com	Wayne Florea 2018 Florea Real Estate floreawd@aol.com	Libby Tracy 2017 Talemed libby.tracy@talemed.com
Kim Chamberland 2017 My Personal Gardner mypersonalgardener@fuse.net	Chris Hamm 2016 GSM Recycling cthamm@globalscrap.net	Zach Stanfield 2018 Lykins Energy Solutions zstanfield@lykinsenergy.com
Daren Donohoo 2016 Donohoo Consulting, LLC daren@donohooconsulting.com	Laura Kitte 2017 Chase Bank lkitte@aol.com	Danielle Thiel 2018 Park National Bank dthiel@parknationalbank.com
Rob Dunn 2017 Milford Exempted Village Schools dunn_r@milfordschools.org	Brian Kutcher 2017 Texas Roadhouse store_milford@texasroadhouse.com	Gwen Walden 2016 DCA, CPAs gwalden@donohoocps.com
Charlie Evans 2018 Evans Funeral Home c.evans@fuse.net	Jay Page 2019 Scene 75 jpage@scene75.com	Jen Williams 2018 Association Connection


Executive Director: Karen Wikoff karen@milfordmiamitownship.com	Administrative Assistant: Char Stanfield char@milfordmiamitownship.com


PARTNERS IN EDUCATION *** Mission Statement:** The mission of the Milford Miami Township Partners in Education program is to make education come to life for students by providing activities that establish connections with academics, our community and the business world. The Partners in Education program started in Milford Schools in 1989. It was a loosely organized collection of a few dozen businesses. In 1996, the Milford Miami Township Chamber of Commerce helped revitalize the program. Business partners volunteer their time inside the classroom to share their experiences and expertise. Students benefit by seeing how classroom lessons relate to the business world. Partners see for themselves the abilities and potential of the younger generation. To become a partner contact us at (513) 831.2411 or e-mail director@milfordmiamitownship.com
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HEALTH BENEFITS *** Southern Ohio Chamer Alliance Benefits • SOCA Superior Dental Care Plans • Anthem Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Products Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) HEALTH CARE UPDATE** Late last year Governor John Kasich signed legislation (House Bill 201 under the 130th General Assembly) that brings a couple of provisions of Ohio insurance law into line with Federal rules. Eligibility definition changed to 30 hours for small groups First, small groups in Ohio (i.e. those with 50 or fewer employees) had to offer health coverage to employees working at least 25 hours per week. Beginning for plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2016, coverage has to be offered to employees working at least 30 hours per week. That is, the definition of eligible employee for health coverage in the small group market will be an employee who works a normal work week of 30 or more hours rather than 25 or more hours. As you probably know, health care reform defines a full-time employee as working on average 30 hours per week so this change brings the Ohio rules in line with the Federal definition of full-time employee. Adult children eligible for coverage to age 26 Second, fully insured health plans (and self-funded health plans maintained by churches and government entities) had to offer coverage to children until 28 under certain circumstances. Beginning for plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2016, these plans only have to continue coverage up to age 26. The Ohio law requires that (1) the child is unmarried (2) the child is the natural child, stepchild, or adopted child of the insured, (3) the child is an Ohio resident or a full-time student at an accredited public or private institution of higher education, (4) the child is not Medicaid or Medicare eligible, and (5) the child is not employed by an employer that offers any health benefit plan under which the child is eligible for coverage. This new provision is somewhat confusing because the Federal law requires health plans to cover children to age 26 regardless of marital status, where the child lives or if the child has other coverage available. Therefore, it seems as though the Federal law will control. Stated another way, under the old Ohio rule the child was entitled to continue his or her coverage until age 28 if the child satisfied certain conditions (e.g. was a full time student). Once the new Ohio rules kick in, it appears the Federal law always will control and the child will be entitled to coverage until age 26 regardless of where the child lives, marital status, etc. Hopefully we will get some clarification before the new Ohio rules become effective (i.e. for plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2016). Contact Daniel Slusher (513) 248-1811
Rx CARDS ***** The Milford Miami Township Chamber of Commerce Health Savings Card Program is a FREE pharmacy discount card which is quite unique as it can benefit everyone including those who have an insurance prescription plan. If you have a generic copay of $10 or higher, The ApproRx discounted price will be less than your copay 70% of the time. We have them at the office available to you and anyone you know. Please call 831-2411