Professional Associations

A member benefit for uncertain times

Your members worked hard for their careers. Cushion gives employed members a way to protect their income if a layoff hits, offered as a benefit alongside the programs they already use.

Cushion covers W-2 employees. Self-employed members aren't eligible for this coverage. Cushion coverage is currently available to W-2 employees in Florida, Texas, Colorado, Illinois and Virginia, with more states to follow. Coverage options, limits, waiting periods and policy availability vary by jurisdiction and are subject to underwriting approval and individual policy declarations. Partner compensation is structured to comply with state insurance laws; only appropriately licensed partners may receive commissions on policies sold.

Let's talk about how we'd work together

Tell us a little about your professional associations business and our partnerships team will get back to you within 1-2 business days.

How we'd partner

Partnership model: Endorsed member benefit

Step 1
Add Cushion to your benefits
List Cushion in your member benefits hub next to professional liability, health and other programs.
Step 2
Educate members
Co-host webinars and content on career risk and income protection.
Step 3
Members enroll
Eligible members apply on their own through a dedicated member link.

What you get

More member value
Give members a timely, relevant benefit that helps with retention.
Thought leadership
Lead the conversation on career resilience in your profession.
Program revenue
Program fees structured to comply with state insurance rules.

What your members get

Income protection
Monthly cash after a qualifying layoff, on top of state unemployment.
Portable
Coverage stays with them from employer to employer.
Simple enrollment
Online application with no paperwork.

Getting started

Fastest path
Member-benefits listing and an education webinar
Who it's for
CPA, CFA, engineering, legal and other professional bodies
What we need
A benefits listing and a review with your insurance program administrator