Membership Tiers
Choose Your Level of Coverage
Every tier starts with court-backed protection. The question is how much support you need around it.
Tier 1
CEA Protect
Am I protected?
Two permanent federal court injunctions cover you on day one. The same protections other employers spent years and millions to win.
- ◆ CEA v. Azar (2019) — abortifacient coverage injunction
- ◆ CEA v. EEOC/HHS (2024) — transgender mandate injunction
- ◆ Litigation and regulatory alerts
- ◆ Faith-aligned policy guidance
- ◆ Member-only legal briefings
Tier 2
CEA Employer
Am I protected and prepared?
Everything in CEA Protect, plus every compliance tool, HR resource, and advisor you need to run a faith-driven organization day to day.
- ◆ Full HR compliance library and toolkits (HR360)
- ◆ Employee handbook and policy templates
- ◆ DOL and IRS audit readiness fire drills
- ◆ On-demand HR hotline
- ◆ Compliance calendar and multi-state trackers
- ◆ Peer HR cohort and community access
- ◆ Discounted access to pre-vetted legal counsel
- ◆ Faith-aligned benefits and health plan consulting
Tier 3
CEA Strategic
Do I have an active advocate?
Everything in CEA Employer, plus CEA becomes your dedicated government relations team for your organization's specific policy and regulatory fights.
- ◆ Organization-specific policy monitoring and counseling
- ◆ Direct government relations advocacy on your issues
- ◆ Concierge-level legal and policy coordination
- ◆ Escalation pathways into CEA's active litigation
- ◆ Priority executive briefings on emerging threats
Court-Backed. Permanent.
The Injunctions Every Member Receives
These are not opinions or guidelines. They are federal court orders. They extend only to current members.
2019
CEA v. Azar
Permanent injunction shielding every current CEA member from the federal abortifacient coverage mandate. Members may lawfully exclude Plan B, Ella, abortifacients, and contraceptive IUDs from their health plans.
2024
CEA v. EEOC/HHS
Permanent injunction blocking EEOC and HHS enforcement of transgender coverage and procedure mandates against members. Members may exclude gender-transition services, hormone treatment, and surgical procedures from their plans.
These victories took years of litigation to secure. Join, and you are covered. Wait, and you are exposed.
Side by Side
Full Membership Comparison
| CEA Protect | CEA Employer | CEA Strategic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Am I protected? | Am I protected and prepared? | Do I have an active advocate? | |
| Injunction-backed legal protections | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Litigation and regulatory alerts | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Faith-aligned advocacy | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Faith-aligned policy guidance | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Member-only legal briefings | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Full HR compliance library and toolkits (HR360) | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Employee handbook and policy templates | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| DOL and IRS audit readiness fire drills | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Compliance calendar and multi-state leave trackers | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| On-demand HR hotline | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Manager and compliance training library | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Peer HR cohort and community access | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Vendor marketplace member discounts | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Faith-aligned benefits and plan advisory | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Discounted access to pre-vetted legal counsel | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Benefits and health plan consulting access | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Organization-specific policy monitoring and guidance | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Direct government relations advocacy on your issues | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Concierge-level legal and policy coordination | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Executive briefings and strategic advocacy access | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Coalition and advocacy escalation pathways | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
Compare these numbers to one lawsuit. Compare them to $1 million in legal fees. Compare them to two years in federal court -- and the cost of losing.
Membership is the cheapest line item you will ever add.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does protection start?
Day one. The moment your membership is active, you are covered by CEA's permanent federal injunctions. No waiting period. No lawsuit required.
What if I wait to join?
Injunction protections apply only to current members. If enforcement comes before you join, you face it alone -- and you pay for it alone. The mandates are already active. The enforcement is real. Waiting is not a neutral choice.
What specific protections do the injunctions cover?
CEA v. Azar (2019) permanently bars federal enforcement of the abortifacient coverage mandate against CEA members. CEA v. EEOC/HHS (2024) permanently blocks EEOC and HHS enforcement of transgender coverage and procedure mandates against members. Members may insert faith-aligned exclusion language directly into their plan documents.
What is the difference between CEA Protect and CEA Employer?
CEA Protect answers one question: Am I protected? It delivers court-backed protections, advocacy connection, and legal updates. CEA Employer answers a second question: Am I protected and prepared? It adds every tool, template, advisor, hotline, and community resource you need to run a compliant, faith-driven organization day to day.
What makes CEA Strategic different from full membership?
CEA Strategic goes beyond tools and protections. It positions CEA as your organization's active policy and government relations partner -- engaged on your specific concerns, not just general advocacy. If your organization faces targeted regulatory pressure, sector-specific mandates, or complex policy exposure, CEA Strategic is built for that fight.
Is CEA the only organization that offers this kind of protection?
Yes. CEA is the nation's only employer association delivering both membership-wide court injunctions and coordinated constitutional advocacy for Christian employers. Other groups help you grow and network. CEA protects your right to operate faithfully -- through direct litigation and permanent court victories no other employer association delivers.
Can I upgrade my membership as my organization grows?
Yes. Move up to the next tier as your organizational size or needs change. Your legal protections hold at every level. When you need deeper operational support or active policy representation, CEA Employer and CEA Strategic are ready.
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Protection Starts Day One.
Membership is your shield. The mandates are already active. Join today.