MA State Reimbursement Info
Express Program Fund
Most Massachusetts companies are eligible for at least 50% reimbursement for Vivo Group programs through the state's Express Program which is funded through payroll taxes.
*NEW* Starting July 1, 2021, companies with under 100 employees will be eligible for 100% reimbursement! Which means essentially free leadership and management training for MA employees!
Fine Print:
- Up to $30,000/year in reimbursements per company
- Up to $3,000/employee/course
- Must file all paperwork at least 3 weeks in advance of training
- More Guidelines & Requirements Here
Email express@commcorp.org if you have any questions.
Complimentary Information Sessions
Learn more about this amazing program! No obligations, just information!
Vivo Group Biotech Executive Briefing
- June 21 2:00pm-2:20pm Brief overview of the Express Program for busy executives. VIDEO RECORDING HERE
- Future Sessions: To receive information about future complimentary sessions with optional networking opportunities email info1@VivoGroup.com or REGISTER HERE
MA state information sessions:
- July 12 11am-12pm: Free, comprehensive overview from the state: REGISTER HERE
- September 17 10am-11:30am: Free, comprehensive overview from the state. Free. REGISTER HERE
Timeline for Applications
4 Weeks or more before training starts:
Apply for a COGS (Certificate of Good Standing from the MA Dept of Revenue) from the state APPLY HERE
The COGS takes a couple of days to receive, but it is good for 6 months. NOTE: If you can, ask folks from your financial department to help since they are more likely to have the required information, such as your company's MassTaxConnect account login.
Email express@commcorp.org if you have any questions.
3 Weeks or more before training starts:
File your application: APPLY HERE
You will need the following information:
- Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN)
- Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance Identification Number (DUA ID Number)
- COGS (Certificate of Good Standing from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue
- The Course ID (see below for Vivo Group courses)
- Current # of Employees Working in Massachusetts (Total Includes Full-Time and Part-Time)
- List of all employees to be trained
- Training Start Date (at least 21 days from application
Email express@commcorp.org if you have any questions.
4 Days before training starts:
Make sure you have signed and returned the Agreement the state has sent you. You MUST sign this agreement in order to receive funding.
NOTE: Your signed agreement is good for 24 months in case training is delayed, even into the next calendar year. Therefore, it is to your advantage to apply now!
Email express@commcorp.org if you have not received your application.
After training:
Submit your Reimbursement Request along with an invoice and proof you have paid Vivo Group. The state says you will be reimbursed within 30 days.
Email express@commcorp.org if you have any questions.
Vivo Group Eligible Program Examples:
Course ID#1121956 Transition to Leader/Manager Bootcamp
Course ID#1121967 Influential Leadership for Sci/Tech Managers
Course ID#1126818 Delivering IDEAL Performance Feedback
Course ID#1126819 Managing Virtual/Hybrid Teams
Course ID#1121966 Influence Without Authority
Course ID#1126820 Communicating with Different Personalities