July 26, 2024

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Are you interested in going above and beyond your standard membership dues and gaining extra recognition and benefits? There are several options ranging from an additional $125 to $1,000. Please see the various levels below and contact MacKenzie at mhuntsman@huntingdonchamber.com if you're interested!

Understanding the Role of GAP Plans

In the complex landscape that exists within healthcare, individuals often encounter unforeseen expenses that can put a substantial strain on their financial well-being. To help their workers better prepare for these situations, employers can install GAP health insurance options as a valuable component of their employee benefit package.

As its name implies, GAP plans can help fill the gaps left by traditional health insurance plans. While traditional plans typically cover a portion of medical expenses, individuals are often responsible for deductibles, copayments, and other out-of-pocket costs. GAP insurance steps in to alleviate this financial burden by providing additional coverage for expenses not fully covered by primary health insurance.

Typically purchased alongside high deductible health plans (HDHPs), GAP policies allow individuals to receive coverage on medical expenses before their deductible has been met. For many individuals with these high deductible plans, paying a small monthly premium for GAP insurance can potentially lead to significantly lower medical expenses.

To understand how GAP health insurance operates, it may be helpful to consider a scenario where an individual has been hospitalized due to a medical emergency. Their primary insurance covers a majority of eligible expenses, but leaves roughly 20% of total costs, which includes deductibles and copayments, as out-of-pocket expenses. By having GAP insurance plans in place, some if not all of the out-of-pocket costs could be covered, reducing the individual's financial liability.

As healthcare costs continue to rise, an investment in GAP health insurance can provide invaluable security and peace of mind, ensuring that individuals are adequately protected against unforeseen medical expenses. However, although very beneficial to supplement an existing comprehensive medical program, it is important to realize that GAP plans do not meet the requirements of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and as such should not be used as the sole source of medical coverage for an individual.

The Huntingdon County Chamber of Commerce offers its members access to My Benefit Advisor as a solution for employee benefits, including voluntary offerings. For more information about My Benefit Advisor, visit our website at hccc.mybenefitadvisor.com or contact Craig Pritts at (800( 377-3536.

We had the pleasure of having an After Hours at the new Statton Learning Commons at Juniata College! It was a great evening to welcome President Troha back and hear an update on the college. Guests enjoyed delicious food, beverages, networking and tours of the beautiful and welcoming Statton Learning Commons. This building is open to the community and we encourage you to go visit and learn how they can assist with your needs.

The Chamber is accepting nominations for the Awards that will be presented at the October 3 Annual Awards Gala. Seven awards will be presented to outstanding businesses, organizations and members of our community.

David K. Goodman Jr. Community Service Award - This award recognizes an individual organization who has demonstrated exemplary dedication of time or resources for the betterment of the community. This award is sponsored by Huntingdon Elks Lodge #976.

Customer Service Award - The purpose of this award is to recognize a business for their excellence in providing quality customer service. This award is sponsored by the Bonney Forge Corp.

Business of the Year Award - The purpose of this award is to recognize a business which has contributed to the economic growth of the community and has helped to develop Huntingdon County. This award is sponsored by Valley Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Educator of the Year Award - The purpose of this award is to recognize an active educator in the county who has demonstrated "above and beyond" commitment and service in the field of education. This award is sponsored by Juniata College.

Entrepreneurial Success Award - The purpose of this award is to recognize a community member who has been in business for a minimum of three years, who individually owns and operates a business initially launched as a small business who has shown innovation and aided in the advancement of the community. This award is sponsored by Cassville Country Store and Restaurant.

Volunteer of the Year Award - This award recognizes a Chamber member for "above and beyond" service to the Chamber. This individual must be a Chamber member of work for a Chamber business and demonstrate support of the mission and goals of the Chamber. This award is sponsored by Arize Federal Credit Union.

ATHENA Award - This award is presented to a woman or man who is recognized for professional excellence, community service, and for actively assisting women in their attainment of professional excellence and leadership skills. Please help us recognize a deserving individual for this prestigious world-wide award. Sponsors for this award are Amanada Jenkins, State Farm Agency, Community State Bank, First National Bank, Hickes Associates, Inc., Lincoln Caverns, Inc. & Whisper Rocks, MiCamp Solutions, LLC, MJEM's Photos, Stern Insurance Agency, TEAM Chevrolet GMC and World Marketing of America, Inc.

Click here for the ATHENA Award Nomination Form.

Click here for the form to nominate in other categories.

Click here for a list of past Award Recipients.

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MacKenzie Huntsman

President/ CEO

mhuntsman@huntingdonchamber.com

Lorena LaGroue

Program Director

lorena@huntingdonchamber.com

500 Allegheny Street

Huntingdon, PA 16652

Phone: 814-643-1110

Fax: 814-643-1115

www.huntingdonchamber.com