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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a PEO?

PEO 4 Me is a Professional Employer Organization that provides individuals, independent contractors, and small groups with advanced cost-effective benefits.

Our mission is to provide affordable, comprehensive healthcare benefits to independent contractors and smaller groups that cannot otherwise participate in a group insurance plan due to size.  We believe these entrepreneurs deserve the opportunity to have great healthcare benefits despite their small size and can benefit from being able to join a pool of similar individuals and small groups. 

Why join our PEO?

Top Ten reasons to join our PEO:

  • Benefits administration
  • Compliance assistance.
  • Tele-doc 
  • EAP – Employee Assistance Program
  • Dental
  • Vison 
  • Group major medical with the largest network in the industry Blue Cross Blue Shield of IL PPO
What is the Membership form and why do I need to fill it out?

The membership form allows you to have access to join CSJB (Central States Joint Board) Health and Welfare Fund and receive comprehensive benefits, similar to a large group employer. 

What is my start date (is the start date at PEO or with my current job/employer?

Your “start date” is the day you sign up for the PEO.  Your benefits will begin the 1st of the following month.

How long is the contract?

It is an annually renewable one-year minimum contract.  

Can I get COBRA coverage if I leave?

This plan is not COBRA eligible. 

When did the CSJB Health and Welfare Trust get established?

1955

Who regulates the trust?

ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act).  A federal law that sets minimum standards for most voluntarily established retirement and health plans in private industry to provide protection for individuals on these plans. 

When did the trust start using BCBS of Illinois PPO network?

The partnership was established in 2004.

When did the trust start using Optum RX (Prescription Card)?

The partnership was established in 2010.

How do I set up payments?

Once approved to join the PEO, we will automatically debit through an ACH transfer.  Your premium is paid out of this monthly debit.