New in 2026: SLOCEA Partners with AMBA to Expand Member Benefits

Starting in 2026, SLOCEA is partnering with AMBA (Association Member Benefits Advisors) to bring our members new optional supplemental insurance offerings and an expanded set of discount and savings programs—all designed to support you and your family beyond the workplace.

This partnership is about adding value to your membership: more choices, easier access to reputable benefit options, and practical discounts you can use year-round.

What’s Changing

Optional Supplemental Insurance Options - New for 2026

Many of us rely on our core benefits, but unexpected expenses still happen—an injury, an ER visit, a hospital stay, or a major diagnosis can create out-of-pocket costs fast. Through AMBA, SLOCEA members will be able to explore voluntary (member-paid) supplemental coverage options that can help fill gaps when life throws a curveball.

Depending on plan availability and eligibility, offerings may include options such as:

• Accident insurance

• Hospital indemnity coverage

• Critical illness coverage

• Short-term disability

• Term life insurance

• Additional voluntary protections

These plans are optional, and you choose what—if anything—fits your household needs and budget.

Discount Programs and Member Perks

In addition to insurance options, AMBA will provide access to discount programs that can help members save on everyday spending and bigger purchases. These programs commonly include discounts such as:

• Travel and hotels

• Theme parks, movies, and entertainment

• Shopping and electronics

• Local and national retailers

• Wellness and lifestyle services

What’s Not Changing

To be clear: this partnership does not replace your core County benefits or your negotiated contract protections.

• Your County medical/dental/vision and retirement benefits remain separate from this partnership.

• SLOCEA membership remains focused on representation, bargaining, and enforcement—this is an added layer of optional member support.

Why SLOCEA Is Doing This

SLOCEA’s mission is to improve members’ lives at work—and we also hear consistently that members want more support outside of work, especially with cost-of-living pressures and unpredictable expenses.

This partnership helps SLOCEA:

• Expand member value without reducing representation resources

• Offer access to optional protections that may help with unexpected costs

• Provide discounts members can use immediately in daily life

What to Expect Next

In the coming weeks, SLOCEA will share:

• A clear list of the supplemental insurance options available

• Eligibility rules and enrollment details

• A guide to the discount platform and how to start using it

Stay Tuned and Get Ready

When the 2026 rollout details are released, we’ll provide links, key dates, and “how-to” steps to make it easy to evaluate your options.

Watch for: a benefits overview, enrollment timeline, and instructions in early 2026.

Questions now? Email info@slocea.org with “AMBA Benefits” in the subject line, and we’ll make sure your question is included in our upcoming Q&A.