Over the past 20 years, the MEL has become one of the most successful shared services programs in the state's history - saving New Jersey taxpayers over $750 million to date.  The MEL is a governmental entity that provides excess insurance and services to 18 local Joint Insurance Funds (JIFs) representing over 60% of all local governments in New Jersey. The membership includes 380 municipalities, 74 utility authorities, and 87 housing authorities.  With an annual budget of $175 million and a statutory surplus of $125 million, New Jersey's MEL system is the third largest governmental self-insurance pool in the country.

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ONLINE RESOURCES

Automobile Safety:  Two videos

Community Safety Leadership:  Training for elected officials including a video

Coverage Issues: Policy bulletins issued by the MEL

Claim Filing:  Report claims online

Crossing Guard Safety:  Training for crossing guards including a video

Employment Practices:  Model policies and procedures and training video

Fire Service: Guidlines for firefighter phsyical examinations

Public Notices:  All current notices from the MEL including Bids and RFQs

Safety Orientation: Three safety videos for new employees

Safety Training:  On-line registration for the MEL's 1200 employee safety classes. 

Storm Water Management:  Training videos to comply with NJDEP regulations

Video Library (members only):  15 online videos and access to another 500 videos

Workers Compensation:  Techniques to control workers compensation costs