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ACEC Life/Health Trust
What is the ACEC Life/Health Trust ?
The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) is the business voice of America’s engineering and design services industry. www.acec.org The ACEC Life/Health Trust is an exclusive benefits platform created specifically for member engineering firms of ACEC Florida, ACEC Georgia & most other states. CrossCoast focus is on engineering firms in FL & GA in 2026/2027.
It provides access to high-quality, association-sponsored employee benefit programs underwritten by UnitedHealthcare, designed to deliver competitive rates, plan stability, and long-term sustainability for engineering firms. The goal is to attract & retain the best talent in your market.
How does CrossCoast work with ACEC Florida/ACEC Georgia Engineering Firms?
CrossCoast works closely with ACEC Florida and ACEC Georgia member firms to:
- Evaluate eligibility for the ACEC Life/Health Trust
- Design and implement Trust-based employee benefits plans with UnitedHealthcare
- Provide onboarding & enrollment support including a custom benefits guide.
- Provide ongoing HR and benefits strategy support
- Manage renewals, compliance, and employee communication
- Integrate ancillary benefits (dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, COBRA, etc.)
- Build out a branded Careers Page on your website
We serve as your strategic advisor and day-to-day benefits partner, ensuring your firm maximizes the value of Trust participation.
What makes the ACEC Trust different from Traditional Insurance?
Unlike standard fully insured or small group health plans, the ACEC Trust:
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- Is designed exclusively for engineering firms
- Leverages group purchasing power across ACEC members
- Is underwritten by UnitedHealthcare
- Provides long-term rate stability strategies
- Offers a structured governance model aligned with the engineering industry
This industry-specific structure often creates more predictable outcomes than going to market alone.
Who is eligible for the ACEC Life/Health Trust?
Active ACEC Florida or Georgia Members
Meets Participation & Underwriting Guidelines
Qualified Engineering Firms
CrossCoast Works Closely With The ACEC Trust
While the Trust provides the benefit platform, CrossCoast delivers the strategy, guidance, and support engineering firms need to maximize their benefits program.
Do you only work with ACEC Firms?
We specialize in advising engineering firms, technology firms, professional service organizations a few other industries.
We specifically focus on ACEC Florida and ACEC Georgia member firms.
Our ACEC Life/Health Trust expertise is primarily centered on serving:
Should Your Firm Consider the ACEC Trust?
The best way to determine whether the ACEC Life/Health Trust is the right fit for your organization is through a structured strategic review of your current benefits program.
At CrossCoast, we evaluate several key factors to determine if the Trust could deliver long-term value for your firm.