Minnesota Benefit Association Newsletter – December 23017

Now accepting applications for college scholarship

The 2018 College Scholarship program with the Minnesota Benefit Association is underway.  If you, your child, or grandchild will be attending an undergraduate program in the fall of 2018, please take advantage of this opportunity.

Judging Criteria:

• Academic achievement
• Vocational goals
• Financial need
• Community involvement
• Original essay

Apply now before the April 15 deadline.

Thank you for a successful benefit fair season

This fall the Minnesota Benefit Association was able to meet with thousands of public employees from around the state by participating in dozens of benefit fairs. Thank you to all of those who stopped by to learn what the MBA has to offer. If you would like to learn more about the MBA and our programs please contact us at Info@MinnesotaBenefitAssociation.com

Are you taking advantage of your Home & Auto discounts from MetLife?

MetLife Auto & Home offers  customizable insurance to fit the individual needs of every public employee.  Some of the discounts available allow you to save money on your premiums are:

• Public employee tenure discount up to 20%
• Member discount of 10%
• Payroll deduction discount of 10%

By combining auto and home policies, additional discounts may be available.  If you have a young driver in the family, please make sure to apply for the “good student” discount.  If you are age 55 or older, take advantage of the “driver improvement “ program.  Completion of this program qualifies you for a discount.

Congratulations to our FitBit Surge Winners!

Congratulations to Kathryn Larson, of the City of St. Paul, and Kathy Strobel, of McCleod County, for each winning a FitBit Surge from the Minnesota Benefit Association. Both Kathy and Kathryn qualified to win by signing up for Purchasing Power after stopping by our booth during their recent benefit fairs. We hope they have found this financial wellness tool beneficial. Purchasing Power  offers great gift ideas for everyone on your gift list. By signing up for Purchasing Power, you can check off your holiday gift  list in a budget-friendly way.  You can buy now, and pay over time. Sign up for Purchasing Power today.

Meet Our Team

Kendra Jones-TPA Services Account Manager

Kendra is responsible for the administration and customer service for the Minnesota Benefit Association. You can reach out to Kendra at KendraJ@MinnsotaBenefitAssociation.org if you have questions regarding your billing. Kendra is a great resource for members.

Kendra is a licensed Health and Life Insurance Agent. Outside of the office, Kendra enjoys gardening, bow hunting and motorcycle

Meet Our Team Kendra Jones-TPA Services Account Manager Kendra is responsible for the administration and customer service for the Minnesota Benefit Association. You can reach out to Kendra at KendraJ@MinnsotaBenefitAssociation.org if you have questions regarding your billing. Kendra is a great resource for members. Kendra is a licensed Health and Life Insurance Agent. Outside of the office, Kendra enjoys gardening, bow hunting and motorcycle	s.