The Michigan State AFL-CIO Public Employee Trust (PET) is a non-profit, tax-exempt, union-owned and –supported organization that provides excellent insurance benefits at competitive prices to enrich union members’ quality of life.
We accomplish this by:
- Tailoring coverage to member needs
- Providing exceptional, individualized service and quick, efficient and accurate turnaround on claims
- Educating members effectively
- Providing professional assistance to reach win/win solutions
- Controlling costs in innovative ways
- Continuously evaluating new and existing products for compliance and fit
- Recognizing that quality health care creates satisfaction and local loyalty
- Striving to use union service providers
The PET, a Voluntary Employee Benefit Association (VEBA), was formed in 1985 based on the concept of unions helping unions. The original founders were:
PET operates and owns Michigan Employee Benefit Services (MEBS) and Associated Mutual, a life and health insurance company. |