Crystal Clear Choices: Predicting Better Health Outcomes in 2025
Ever wish you had a crystal ball to make important decisions, like choosing the right doctor for your care? While we may not have a literal crystal ball, at The Difference Card, we’re predicting that by 2025, healthcare choices will be clearer than ever before. This month on Cup of Joe, we explore how your […]
Read MoreSpotlight of the Month: Celebrating Difference Card Broker Partners, Brandon Adamson and Melissa Miller
We are thrilled to announce Brandon Adamson and Melissa Miller from USI Insurance Services as the Difference Card Broker Partners of the Month for September 2024! Brandon serves as Vice President and Partner at USI’s Indiana office, located in Terre Haute, and has been a leader in the employee benefits industry for over 15 years. […]
Read MoreHow to Win This Renewal Season: The Difference Card Playbook
In September’s episode of Cup of Joe, we dove deep into a football-themed strategy to help you tackle the challenge of rising health insurance renewals. As renewal season approaches, your opponent is a projected 20% renewal increase for 2025. But just like football, you can design the perfect game plan to secure a win for […]
Read MoreSeptember Case Study: The Difference Card Helps Country Club to Improve Health Benefits and Save Over $65,000 Annually!
This country club employer is located in South Florida with 73 employees enrolled in their health plan. This company was spending over $760,000 on their health insurance plan and was faced with a 9% renewal. This rate change from Florida Blue would have increased their healthcare spend to over $830,000. The organization turned to their […]
Read MoreBenefits of MERPs for Small Businesses
Health insurance can be a significant expense for small businesses, but employers don’t have to forego this competitive employee benefit to save costs. Instead, they can use a medical expense reimbursement plan to bridge the gap between offering nothing or a full-fledged health care plan. MERPs also bring other advantages besides helping employers afford to […]
Read MoreAugust Case Study: The Difference Card Helps Healthcare Research Company to Improve Health Benefits and Save Over $110,000 Annually!
This clinical research organization, located in the upstate region of New York state, was spending close to $1 Million on their health insurance plan. The company was looking for healthcare savings, without reducing their employee benefits offering. A competitive bid was conducted with several consulting firms vying for their business. The middle market brokerage team […]
Read MoreSpotlight of the Month on Difference Card Broker Partner, Mark Jurena
Congratulations to Mark Jurena of Assured Partners for being named the Difference Card Broker Partner of the Month for August 2024! Mark Jurena serves as the Agency Vice President of the Employee Benefits Practice at Assured Partners’ Moon Township office in Pennsylvania. In a recent success story, Mark collaborated with Senior Consultant Rachel Wilburn from […]
Read MoreBack to School with MERP 101: A Crash Course on Medical Expense Reimbursement Plans
Cup of Joe | Ep. 8 – August Welcome back to another episode of Cup of Joe! As summer winds down and the school season kicks off, it’s the perfect time to dive into a lesson that could save your business thousands. In the latest episode of Cup of Joe, CEO Joseph Donovan takes us […]
Read MoreCost Saving Strategies for Brokers
Cost-Saving Strategies for Brokers As an insurance producer, your pitch is most persuasive to prospects when you show them you can put together the benefits they need for their employees at the best price. Along with your expertise in finding solutions that align with their priorities, your ability to get your clients the best deals […]
Read MoreDo I Have a Good Benefits Package?
Do I Have a Good Benefits Package? Benefits play a significant role in employee stability, happiness and retention. The best benefit packages attract top talent and increase retention rates, which translates into success for the company and employees. What Benefits Should You Look for in a Job? Research shows that 82% of employees would feel a […]
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