Who We Are
PacFed is one of California’s largest and most experienced employee benefits firms.
What We Do
We assist businesses in carrier negotiations, employee benefits administration and compliance.
Our Services
Our primary focus is the administration and service of Employer, Taft-Hartley and Private Exchange plans.
Let Us Help
- Simplify the employee
benefits process - Reduce corporate HR costs
- Navigate today’s changing
health insurance market
An Essential Business

Important Information for Union Member Insureds and PacFed Employees
Operations at Zenith American Solutions (Zenith) and PacFed Benefit Administrators (PacFed) are deemed essential. So that we may provide access to the services our members and their families depend on, Zenith and PacFed offices in California will remain open at this time. As the situation with coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to develop, Zenith and PacFed are prepared and ready to assist.
PROUD TO HONOR

Thanks to Teamsters 986 essential employees, PacFed is here to serve our members’ group health insurance needs!

In celebration of the 90th birthday of civil rights activist and labor leader Dolores Huerta (April 10, 2020), this striking depiction of an original painting by the acclaimed Chicano artist John Valadez is prominently displayed in Hollywood Burbank Airport’s Southwest Airlines terminal. We are pleased to share this beautiful artwork online for all stay-at-home travelers to enjoy.
Latest from Our Blog

As Pandemic Lingers, Workers Exhaust Emergency Leave Options
At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress provided emergency leave to provide assistance for employees whose children’s schools were closed. With the number of cases rising and learning still remote, what happens when workers exhaust their time-off options?

Protecting Your Employees’ Mental Health During the Coronavirus
According to Kaiser Family Foundation data, the COVID-19 pandemic has seriously impacted mental health across the U.S., with 45 percent of American adults reporting increased anxiety and depression. How can employers ensure workers get the help they need?

Is COVID-19 A Pre-Existing Condition?
The Impacts of Repealing the ACA
Prior to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), certain pre-existing health conditions made it impossible for individuals to purchase coverage in the individual market. If the ACA is overturned by the Supreme Court, it will no longer be illegal for insurers to deny coverage or charger higher premiums on this basis. What could this mean for Americans who have been infected with COVID-19?

Why Influenza Vaccination Is More Important Than Ever
As the regular flu season approaches, health experts warn that contracting both COVID-19 and influenza can be deadly. Here’s what you need to know about how to protect yourself and others from a possible “twindemic.”

What Employers Can Learn from Google’s Remote Work Policy
Are you debating whether or not to bring employees back to the office amid the COVID-19 pandemic? Google recently announced it would extend its remote work policy through summer 2021. Here’s some advice from the search-engine giant on how to protect employee well-being and productivity during this challenging time.
ZENITH BENEFIT TALK

Welcome to Benefit Talk, Zenith American Solutions’ newest vehicle to deliver valuable information about the latest issues and trends in the industry, as well as highlights from our company about our people, products and services.
During recent months, each one of us have been confronted with new challenges and uncertainty. A new “normal” has formed. In times that are quickly changing, having a consumer-driven healthcare account has meant more to members than ever before. Learn how this ‘rainy-day-fund’ has provided a sense of security and stability for members and their families. See story on page 4.
Sign up to receive the quarterly newsletter, Benefit Talk, Zenith American Solutions’ newest vehicle to deliver valuable information about the latest issues and trends in the industry, as well as highlights from our company about our people, products, and services.
Zenith American Solutions Welcomes a New Executive Leadership Team Member
Zenith American Solutions is proud to announce that Chris Johnson has joined our Executive Leadership Team as Chief Operating Officer. Learn more about Chris’s plans.
COVID-19 Payroll Tax Relief Raises Questions
Recent relief, which permits the deferral of the withholding, deposit and payment of the employee portion of Social Security taxes for certain wages, has raised some questions and concerns.
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PacFed News
SFVBJ Honors Influential Leadership of PacFed President Jim Garrison for Fifth Consecutive Year
(July 30, 2020)
PacFed President Jim Garrison joins the Dolores Huerta Foundation Board of Directors
(Apr 2, 2020)