AED Endorses OPOC.us as Exclusive Healthcare & Benefits Partner
Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) has officially endorsed OPOC.us as its preferred healthcare and benefits partner, giving equipment dealers across North America a new way to reduce healthcare costs, improve employee support, and strengthen retention at a time when premiums continue to rise.
This partnership reinforces AED’s commitment to providing its members with credible, cost-saving solutions designed specifically for the needs of equipment distributors, rental businesses, and local dealership teams operating throughout the United States and Canada.
Why Associated Equipment Distributors Selected OPOC.us
Dealer principals and HR leaders continue to cite rising healthcare costs, talent attraction, and retention as top business challenges—a pattern we see in metro, suburban and rural markets across the U.S. Healthcare premiums for employers continue to climb 10–15 percent or more each year, putting heavy pressure on the P&L.
OPOC.us delivers a model proven to reverse that trend.
According to Brian McGuire, President & CEO of AED:
“Attracting and retaining employees remains one of our members’ biggest challenges. With OPOC.us, AED members gain a trusted and innovative partner that brings measurable results to one of their largest business expenses.”
A Partner Built Around Dealer Operations
OPOC.us has a 25-year history helping blue-collar, field-based, and multi-location businesses reduce healthcare spending while enhancing employee access to CARE. Our One-Point-of-CARE™ model was built with workforce-heavy, high-turnover industries in mind—exactly the profile of many heavy equipment dealerships.
What This Endorsement Means for AED Members
AED members—whether independent single-location shops, multi-state dealer networks, or rental operations—now gain access to OPOC.us solutions that deliver measurable results:
1. Lower Total Healthcare Spend
Across industries, OPOC clients see:
- 11% average reduction in total healthcare spend in year one
- Flat or low-single-digit increases over 5–10 years (vs. 10–15%+ national trend)
- Better benefits with lower out-of-pocket costs for employees
2. A Concierge CARE Center for Employees
Employees receive one-on-one support from PersonalCARE Advocates™, eliminating HR burden and improving satisfaction.
Support includes:
- Doctor & facility navigation
- Rx savings
- Medical bill review
- Prior authorization support
- Critical care case management
3. A Single Strategic Partner
AED members can combine:
Everything tied into one streamlined partner—reducing administrative complexity across geographically dispersed dealer teams.
OPOC.us CEO Clark May on the Partnership
“We are honored to be endorsed by AED and to serve its incredible network of dealers across North America. Every dealer’s most valuable asset is its people—and our mission is to make sure those people feel supported, cared for, and connected through every step of their healthcare journey.”
Why This Matters for AED Members in the Current Healthcare Environment
Premiums for employer-sponsored healthcare in 2026 are already projected to jump again, driven by factors such as:
- Higher hospital pricing
- Pharmaceutical inflation
- Rising specialty Rx adoption
- Tariff-related cost increases in medical goods and supplies
- Consolidation among carriers
Many smaller dealers lack the leverage, benchmark data, or plan optimization capabilities to fight these increases on their own. Read more about how OPOC.us can help add value for your association and trade group members.
OPOC’s data-driven plan design, and ongoing cost-control process gives AED members a path to protect their margins and reinvest dollars back into their dealerships.
Ready to Learn More?
AED members can access dedicated resources, savings information, and case studies here:
www.onepointofcare.com/aed
Or speak directly with the AED CARE Center:
📞 (866) 676-2871