AACC, Chalice MD team up on affordable health and retirement benefits

The Asian American Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Chalice MD to give member businesses access to group health coverage, retirement plans and other benefits usually reserved for larger employers. The program is set to begin rolling out in August 2026 and is aimed at helping small and mid-size companies compete for talent while lowering benefits costs.

Why it matters: - The partnership gives Asian American Chamber of Commerce members access to benefits packages designed to help small and mid-size businesses offer coverage closer to Fortune 500-level plans. - The program targets a major pain point for smaller employers: attracting and keeping workers while managing rising healthcare and benefits costs. - AACC members are primarily small and mid-size businesses.

What happened: - The Asian American Chamber of Commerce announced a strategic partnership with Chalice MD on August 6, 2026. - The agreement is intended to provide AACC members with comprehensive, cost-effective group health insurance solutions. - The program is scheduled to start rolling out to AACC members in August 2026. - Educational resources and enrollment support will be included to help members transition into the program.

The details: - The partnership includes access to group health plans with competitive, transparent pricing and average savings of 30% to 40%. - The benefits package includes coverage options comparable to Fortune 500 offerings. - The program includes free 401(k) retirement plans. - The program includes free Employment Practices Liability Insurance, or EPLI. - The program includes free cyber liability insurance. - The program has no minimum requirement for covered insureds or participation. - The offering includes human resources support. - Open enrollment will be available at all times. - For more information, members can visit more information or contact keith@chalicemd.com. - Keith Edward Gregg is the contact listed for Chalice MD, and his LinkedIn profile is available here.

Between the lines: - The partnership is positioned as a way to narrow a long-standing gap between what large employers can offer and what smaller companies can afford. - Chalice MD’s pitch centers on transparent pricing, broad provider access and tailored plan designs. - AACC is using member benefits to add value beyond networking and advocacy.

What's next: - AACC members should begin seeing access to the program starting in August 2026. - Enrollment support and educational materials are expected to be part of the rollout. - The success of the partnership will likely be measured by how many member companies adopt the plans and whether the cost savings hold up in practice.