WVFA Spring 2019

W V L O G G E R S C O U N C I L N E W S 26 West Virginia Forestry Association Mountain State Forestry  | Spring 2019 www.wvfa.org Workers’ Comp Answer for Many Found WVFA, through its WV Loggers Council and Insurance Committee, has been pursuing a range of workers’ compensation insurance alternatives for the logging community. After a series of dead ends, we have identified a viable alternative to existing workers’ compensation choices. This option is available to WVFA members only and is for both mechanized and non-mechanized logging configurations and based on preliminary estimates can generate significant savings for those that qualify. If you are interested in exploring this opportunity, please contact the WVFA office at 681-265-5019 for more information. Health Insurance – WVFA Benefit of Membership WVFA has come to an agreement with Hub International, Inc. of Pittsburg to offer an extremely affordable health insurance as a benefit of WVFA membership. We have identified an insurance carrier that has a low cost plan that can fit any budget. In fact, it meets the federal governments requirements for the Affordable Care Act. The insurance is designed for employees in the West Virginia forest products Industry. Call 412-992-2860 to learn more. Dodrill, New Insurance Commissioner Last Monday, Gov. Jim Justice announced his appointment of James A. Dodrill as West Virginia Insurance Commissioner, effective March 4, 2019. Dodrill succeeds Allen McVey who was appointed earlier this year as Secretary of the Department of Administration. Important as we move forward on workers’ compensation solutions.