MOA is honored to recommend the following service providers and announce their partnerships to benefit our members. 

Based on MOA surveys, human resources is one of the top member needs in running their practices. The MOA Board of Trustees and staff are please to provide our members with this valuable members-only resource.

As an MOA member, you now have exclusive access to a variety of human resources services to help you navigate these waters like a professional. These services include:

• In-depth consultation services from one of HRM Services certified human resources professionals via phone, email, or an onsite visit; and, thirty (30) minutes of FREE consulting available for your use each month.
• HR-themed articles and videos in MOA's electronic and printed publications
• MOA's Human Resource system developed for use in optometric practices: fully customizable handbook template; employee forms and checklists; and, sample documents (job descriptions, employment applications, performance appraisals, disciplinary notices, etc.)

Each month, Jodi will share a video message discussing an important topic in human resources. As a member of the MOA, you have access to Jodi for 30 minutes each month. If you're struggling with a staff issue, you have a compliance question, need help with employee forms - your 30 minute session with Jodi can answer those questions.

HR Hot Topic Video Archives:

February 2020: Thinking About Health Insurance Differently
January 2020: Office Closures Due to Inclement Weather
December 2019: Holiday Parties and How to Mitigate Potential Risks
November 2019: Pay Updates for Exempt Employees and Appreciation in the Workplace

We endorse the Cincinnati Insurance Company for their package and professional liability policies. Cincinnati has more than 60 years of experience insuring commercial property and liability through local independent agents, providing optometrists with flexible policies that can grow along with a practice. 

We're extremely excited to work with them to provide this high-quality benefit to our members. 

Cincinnati Insurance offers the following benefits to optometrists when insuring their practice:

• Professional liability that covers you for any procedure your license permits you to perform
• No professional claim settled without your consent
• Corporation or partnership coverage available with separate limits for an additional premium
• Professional umbrella liability policies
• Employment practices liability insurance (available in most states)
• Crime insurance policy
• Business auto coverage
• Data compromise and identity recovery expense
• Equipment breakdown coverage
• Three-year package policies with rates that won't increase during the term (available in most states for many coverages)