Think Differently About Your Small Business Health Benefits.
Medical Mutual and the Council of Smaller Enterprises (COSE) have partnered to offer the COSE Benefit Plan to small businesses including sole proprietors and self-employed individuals. The COSE Benefit Plan is a multiple employer welfare arrangement (MEWA) that includes predictable rates and a broad variety of self-funded plan options.

Here’s why COSE Benefit Plan is a top choice for small business owners in Ohio:
- Diverse plans: Choose from a wide range of plans, including high deductible and copay options with built-in prescription drug coverage.
- Cost-effective: Benefit from competitive pricing, including up to 25% savings in funding rates1 and additional savings up to 15% with Member Choice2.
- Comprehensive coverage: Access healthcare anytime, anywhere through our local and national networks.
- Risk protection: Gain added financial security with stop-loss coverage.
- Exceptional plan administration: Experience top-tier local customer service from Medical Mutual, supported by a mutual business model that prioritizes customer needs
The COSE Benefit Plan just got better.
Member Choice
Offer alternative coverage options with the same deductible at different price points and save up to 15% in funding rates. This gives employees choice in plan design selections while not having to choose between deductibles.
Multi-policy Bundling Credit
Bundle dental, indemnity, or life plans with one of our self- or level-funded small group health plans and receive a one-time invoice credit. Savings vary based on the number of enrolled employees and the products you add.
Smart Shopper
All COSE Benefit Plan group plans are equipped with SmartShopper, an online tool that guides members to health care savings and enables cash rewards.
How to Qualify
All qualifying small businesses must enroll and maintain good standing with COSE or an affiliate chamber if located in a designated chamber region.
1Based on average group savings from moving to COSE Benefit Plan.
2Calculated based on savings between suggested Member Choice pairings.