Spotlight of the Month on Difference Card Broker Partner, Shepherd Insurance
Congratulations to the Shepherd Insurance team, of Chris Maynard and Andrew Hunt, for being recognized as the Difference Card Broker Partners of the Month for November 2023! Chris Maynard, MBA AAI is the Employee Benefits Partner at Shepherd Insurance office located in Evansville, Indiana. Chris has been in the insurance industry for over ten years […]
Read MoreDiscover Difference Card Doorbuster Savings
On average, savings for Cyber Monday are about 30%. Here at The Difference Card, we believe in saving our clients money on their health insurance spend, but can we beat 30% savings? We decided to take a deep dive into some of our favorite case studies to see the savings we were able to achieve […]
Read MoreNovember Case Study: New Difference Card Product saves a County Government Agency $27,000 on their Healthcare Spend
Using our proprietary MERP (Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan) strategy, along with the new Monthly Budget funding strategy, The Difference Card helped a public-sector employer create the most cost-effective healthcare plan for their October renewal. The client was receiving a 19% renewal increase from their carrier when their broker engaged The Difference Card to help with […]
Read More2024 FSA Contribution Limits Announced
The IRS announced the new limits on November 9, 2023. Request a Proposal Highlights of changes coming in 2024: FSA Contributions: Contributions to a healthcare flexible spending account have increased $150 to $3,200 – up from $3,050 in 2023. FSA Carryover Amount: If the employer allows for carry-over, FSA participants can now carry over $640 […]
Read MoreSpotlight of the Month on Difference Card Broker Partner, Anthony Quintero
Congratulations to Anthony Quintero and the CBIZ Team on being named the Difference Card Broker Partner of the Month for October 2023! Anthony, in conjunction with Abby Peterson and Dominic Cutaia, are with CBIZ Benefits & Insurance Services out of the Greater Chicago metro area. CBIZ is one of the leading national insurance brokerage firms […]
Read MoreAre You ERISA Compliant? Follow This Checklist
Are you an employer providing retirement and healthcare plans to your employees? Do you want to learn how you can become Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) compliant? If the answer is yes, then you’ve come to the right place. This guide simplifies ERISA compliance requirements and offers a checklist to help you ensure you’re […]
Read MoreHow to Reduce Costs and Improve Benefits using Medical Expense Reimbursement Plans
What you need to know about using a MERP strategy WRITTEN BY ERIC CALCIANO, Managing Partner at New City Insurance Originally appeared on Issuu.com and featured in California Broker Magazine Looking for a robust tool for employers seeking to manage healthcare costs effectively? Take a look at Medical Expense Reimbursement Plans (MERPs). Not just […]
Read MoreNo Tricks, Just Treats for Every Industry.
See The Difference: Proven Results for Every Industry Are your clients tired of seeing double-digit health insurance increases year after year and being forced to take away benefits from their employees to cover the rising cost of healthcare? The Difference Card works with employer groups to save them money off their healthcare spend, all WITHOUT […]
Read MoreOctober Case Study: Washington State Manufacturer Reduces Costs by almost 9% Using The Difference Card!
Using The Difference Card’s proprietary funding strategy, The Difference Card helped reduce the cost of a Washington-based manufacturer on their healthcare renewal in October. The client was receiving an 8% increase from their Kaiser plans when their Health Insurance Consultant turned to The Difference Card for assistance in giving it a second look. Our Southeast […]
Read MoreSpotlight of the Month on Difference Card Broker Partner, Patricia Blagojevich
Congratulations to Patricia “Patti” Blagojevich of The Business Insurance Specialist for being recognized as the Difference Card Broker Partner of the Month for September 2023! Patti is the owner of The Business Insurance Specialist Agency, that is dedicated to helping to find the best solutions for both the employer and the employee. She established her […]
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