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| The Beginning |
In 1985 The Association of Professional Computer Consultants (APCC) was conceived as
a vehicle through which the interests of independent contractors could be promoted and
represented. Up until APCC’s formation, group insurance benefits had been denied to
independent contractors because they were not affiliated with a group. While some
companies tried to help its contractors by offering group plans, the continuity of the
plans were problematic when the agency could not guarantee the next contract.
Contractors were forced to choose between the continuity of the group plans and the
acceptance of assignments with another agency when their current agency came up dry.
In addition, the service of administering a benefits plan for their contractors created
a close employment relationship that could raise co-employment concerns.
The APCC responded to the challenge and offered a program which was independent of
the agency with the continuity on insurance plans being under the direct control of the
contractor. Commonly over the years, as health issues have arisen insured association
members retained their access to coverage which would not have been available to them
had they been forced to re-qualify.
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