About PET

About PET


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.