OWC & Aglink Benefit Program

Through your membership with OWC, you are now eligible to become an Aglink member and take advantage of the many benefits Oregon Aglink provides - at no additional cost to you! New benefits include:

  • Association Health Plans

    Aglink offers access to a state-wide package of medical and dental plans for all members. Licensed agents can advise you in selecting employer and voluntary options for health, dental, life and disability insurance.

    Health Insurance: Over 20 medical plans with copays for office visits, prescription coverage, vision, alternative care with a range of deductibles, and out of pocket maximums. Healthcare Savings Account Plans, which allow for tax-advantaged savings with major medical coverage. Large provider network from Portland to Medford and Newport to Ontario. Each employer group may select 1-3 plans based on group size.

    Dental Insurance: Access to Oregon’s largest network of dentists through nine different plans. Can be offered as employer paid or voluntary.

    Life and disability insurance: Coverage available as employer paid or voluntary to protect owner or employee income from life’s unexpected events.

  • SAIF Worker's Compensation Insurance Discount

    Oregon Aglink and SAIF have worked together since 2001 to offer the best workers’ compensation insurance program within agriculture. The program has saved participating Oregon Aglink members more than $2 million and continues to provide significant savings to its more than 400 member users. Members with mod rates of 1.0 or better through SAIF may qualify for the group discount on workers compensation insurance premiums. The discount varies from year to year based on group performance, but is generally 2% or higher.

  • Workplace and Promotional Supplies

    Oregon Aglink has a partnership with Staples Business Advantage, the business-to business division of Staples, Inc. The Staples Business Advantage program gives Oregon Aglink members access to pricing that cannot be found in Staples retail stores, mail order catalogs, or online.

    • The program offers an average discount of 60% off manufacturer list prices.

    • Whether you phone, fax or order online, Staples offers fast (usually within 24 hours) and free delivery on all orders over $30.

    • By joining, you will have access to StaplesLink, an award winning business-to-business website that lets you view more than 30,000 products with real-time inventory updates. You can also create customized shopping lists, track orders, set limits, view reports and make returns online.

  • Legal Services

    Schroeder Law Offices, PC, emphasizes water law and water rights in the West and Northwest. The firm aids in obtaining, transferring, and buying/selling water rights as well as obtaining, drafting, and enforcing any federal, public and private water delivery/well share contracts including associated easements. As necessary, the firm litigates these issues in federal, state, and appellate courts and administrative forums. An additional 5% off regular rates appropriate for the type of work involved.

    • Oregon Aglink members can save money on legal services through a special program

    • Up to three hours initial consultation subject to a qualifying conflict of interest check

  • Aglink Event and Product Discounts

    Along with Aglink’s free triannual membership magazine, benefits include discounts for Oregon Aglink events like the Denim & Diamonds Awards Dinner and discounts on products such as the instantly recognizable Crop ID signs.

“We were excited to learn about the healthcare benefits available to OWC members through AgLink. This affiliation provides an ideal partnership for our industry.

Along with the many benefits OWC offers our community, as a member, we are able to access comprehensive and robust options for our company health care, thus providing a vital asset to our workers.”

— Wendy Lange, Lange Winery

Learn More!

Learn more about the benefits of being an Aglink member and how to get started using the many programs available to you.
 
This presentation will provide: 

  • Details on Aglink membership

  • Benefits available to you

  • How the benefit plans work

  • How to sign up and take advantage of these great opportunities right away