Over the past year, we’ve been hearing from many of you about one of the biggest challenges facing employers today — rising healthcare costs and the struggle to find affordable, high-quality coverage for your employees.

After months of collaboration and planning, the McMinnville Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to launch a new, exclusive benefit for Chamber members — the McMinnville Area Chamber Association Health Plan (AHP) and Direct Primary Care (DPC) Clinic.

Together, these programs give local employers new ways to lower costs, improve access to care, and keep healthcare dollars right here in our community.

These programs work hand-in-hand. The Chamber Association Health Plan (AHP) gives employers the collective strength to access affordable, high-quality health plans — the same kind of buying power usually reserved for large corporations — while keeping flexibility in plan design to meet each business’s needs.

The Direct Primary Care (DPC) Clinic builds on that foundation by offering employees faster, more personal access to care. Through unlimited primary care visits, priority scheduling, and no deductibles or co-pays for everyday services, employees can stay on top of their health instead of delaying treatment.

Together, these programs give Chamber members a powerful, sustainable way to save money, keep employees healthier, and strengthen our local healthcare system — ensuring more of every healthcare dollar stays right here in McMinnville.

What’s New

Through the Chamber AHP, members can now access:

  • Affordable, high-quality health coverage
  • Flexible plan choices including copay, coinsurance, and HSA-compatible options
  • Dental, vision, and term life coverage available
  • Access to large local, regional, and national provider networks
  • Available to small, medium, and large employers — with as few as one W-2 employee required to qualify
  • Enrollment is open now — submit your information early to ensure January 1 coverage

And through the Direct Primary Care (DPC) Clinic, members gain even more personalized care and convenience:

  • Priority scheduling for Chamber AHP members
  • Unlimited primary care visits for a simple monthly fee
  • No co-pays or deductibles for routine care
  • Stronger doctor-patient relationships and faster access to care

Why This Matters for Local Businesses

We know the current healthcare system isn’t working for many small, mid-sized, and large employers.

Healthcare costs in Oregon are projected to rise another 15–30% by 2026, leaving businesses — and their employees — struggling to keep up.

This Chamber-led solution offers a smarter alternative:

  • Collective strength to lower costs
  • Local access to quality care
  • Exclusive benefits available only to Chamber members

Businesses already participating are seeing substantial savings and improved plan options that better meet their employees’ needs. It’s proof that when we work together, McMinnville businesses can lead the way in solving tough challenges.

Act Now

Enrollment is underway, and early participation ensures your business and employees are covered by January 1.

To get started, email John Olson at president@mcminnville.org

Our licensed insurance expert will follow up promptly with plan details and personalized options.

Together, we’re building a healthier, stronger business community for McMinnville.