A Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangement (MEWA) is designed to provide what type of benefits?

A Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangement (MEWA) is specifically established to provide health insurance benefits to employees of multiple employers that may be part of the same industry or trade. This allows smaller employers to band together to offer health coverage that they may not be able to provide independently due to cost or regulatory constraints. Each employer can participate in the MEWA, allowing for a pooling of risk which can lead to lower premium costs and increased bargaining power with health insurance providers.

In contrast, retirement plans, investment opportunities, and disability benefits are not the primary focus of a MEWA. While some arrangements may include ancillary benefits, the central aim of a MEWA is to deliver health insurance coverage, making it a vital tool for employers looking to ensure their employees have access to adequate healthcare.