Frequently Asked Questions

Why should my Organization join the Alliance?

The Catholic Employer Health Alliance (CEHA) brings together mission-based Catholic organizations to access quality healthcare benefits, achieve year-over-year rate stability, provide ease of administration, and bring peace of mind to your employees. Participating employers contribute a fixed premium each month based on their covered employee count into a community pool used to cover the cost of medical care for qualified enrollees. CEHA’s participating employers consistently realize annual rate increases below the national average. The Alliance provides a supportive community and resources to Catholic organizations and their HR benefit departments.

What flexibility does CEHA offer?

CEHA offers six medical plans, two dental plans, and a vision plan. The medical and dental plans offer varying monthly contributions and deductibles, enabling employers to establish benefit packages that best serve the needs of the organization and its employees. This flexibility allows you to effectively manage the financial responsibility of employee health coverage while taking care of those who serve both your organization and your community – all while benefiting your organization for being part of a group of Catholic employers.

What other benefits does the Alliance offer?

CEHA medical plans include additional medical and wellness benefits designed to support your employees’ overall health and wellbeing. These include personal care coordination, telemedicine and an Employee Assistance Program.

How does the Alliance make administration of healthcare benefits easier?

The Alliance makes the administration of healthcare benefits easier in several ways:

• Rate stability over 13 years, providing predictability for employers with an average medical rate increase of only ~6% since inception and nearly flat rates for dental and vision over the same period.
• Reduction of administrative burden by offering a large, leading national network of providers and hospitals, stop loss insurance, claims administration, consolidated billing, and pharmacy benefit management.
• Flexibility in plan options with six plans that allow employers to design benefits programs tailored to their employees’ needs.
• Access to top-tier vendors and services through the joint purchase of benefits, supported by over 4,000 members enrolled in medical coverage.
• Cost-effective disease management programs, delivering a 4 to 1 ROI.
  Enhanced access to care via $0 telehealth services for medical and behavioral health through MDLive.
• Member advocacy support through Health Advocate.
• Flexibility in benefit administration, allowing employers to integrate their own HRIS/benefit systems or use the Alliance’s enrollment platform.
• No entry or exit fees, simplifying participation for employers.

Is CEHA truly Catholic?

Yes! Our governing document provides that all our plans must comply with the Ethical and Religious Directives of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops.

How Do You Summarize the Benefits of Being an Alliance Member?

Rate Stability. Flexibility. Ease of administration. Community. Catholicity.