Medical Alliance Association, Inc., also referred to as MAA, is a California Corporation formed by Gloria Cordle in 1997 as a Trade Association.

In January, 1998, MAA became the Administrator for "Safety Group 834" for businesses in the Workers' Compensation Class Code 8834 that are policyholders with State Compensation Insurance Fund in California, also referred as SCIF or State Fund.

As Safety Group 834, MAA offers:

1. The policyholder a 6% savings on their annual premium.

2. Maintaining the integrity of the group by working with State Fund and Loss Control promoting safety programs for its members.

Safety Group 834 Workers' Compensation Class Code 8834 represents employers and their employees in the following professions:

• All Physicians

• Physical and Occupational Therapists

• Chiropractors

• Small Clinics

To be a member and to be eligible for Safety Group 834 you need to follow these requirements:

• A current policyholder with State Compensation Insurance Fund in California.

• A California employer with the Workers' Compensation class code of 8834.

• A Workers' compensation policyholder for a minimum of 1 year maintaining a low loss ratio, or

• Have a qualifying low Loss-Ratio and a low Ex-Modification Ratio over a 3-year period.

• Meet State Fund's underwriting guidelines.

• Pay a small annual membership fee.