Minnesota Benefit Association



MBA History Who's a Member Member Benefits Scholarship Program Contact us Q&A	MBA History The Minnesota Benefit Association, a designated 501 (c) 9 organization, was formed in 1929 following a meeting organized by Harold Holister, a Minnesota public employee. Mr. Holister had been instrumental in developing a retirement program for another state. The concerned public employees who attended that meeting formed the nucleus of a new organization that became known as the Minnesota Benefit Association. In 1931, MBA helped sponsor legislation that established a retirement program for state employees. In addition, MBA became the first designated organization to offer group life insurance to employees of the state. MBA has broadened its scope over the years. Now, in addition to state employees, membership includes county, municipal, township and school district employees and elected officials.