Roberta Montelione, Founder and CEO of Milan Catering, with facilities in St. Petersburg and Sarasota, Fl, has been invited by US Labor Secretary Acosta to a White House roundtable discussion on small business utilization of trade association health plans to reduce healthcare expense. The meeting titled Association Health Plan Workshop with State Insurance Commissioners & Private Sector Leaders will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 between 3:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Since 2011, Milan Catering has provided employees with self-funded (i.e., 100% company paid) health insurance. Through 2017, Milan purchased small group health insurance plans from Aetna or Florida Blue Cross. On average, annual rates increased by 11% and coverage decreased. In 2018, Milan through the National Restaurant Association Health Plan purchased greater healthcare coverage at a 25% lower rate.
“Our policy of providing paid vacations and health insurance is a competitive edge for we have attracted and retained the area’s best professional chefs and event planning staff,” according to Roberta Montelione. “As a testament to our team’s commitment, Milan Catering has been consecutively awarded since 2011 the highest culinary catering rating by national wedding reviewers, including The Knot and The WeddingWire.”
On a typical weekend, Milan will cater four to seven events serving between 600 and 1000 guests. Customizable cuisines include New American, Tropical, Latin, Southern and the newest trend of Asian Fusion. The culinary focus is sustainable and locally sourced ingredients cooked on-site in mobile kitchens.
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