Spotlight of the Month on Difference Card Broker Partner, Beth Sweeney
Congratulations to Beth Sweeney, of OneDigital, for being named the Difference Card Broker Partner of the Month for April 2024! Beth Sweeney is a Benefits Consultant for OneDigital in their New York City, New York office. Beth recently worked with Senior Consultant Richard Halpin from The Difference Card’s Northeast Team to help a non-profit social […]
Read MoreWhat are PCORI Fees?
Understanding PCORI Fees for Self-Insured Health Plans 2024 PCORI (Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute) Fees The applicable dollar amount for plan years ending on or after October 1, 2023, and before October 1, 2024, the tax is equal to $3.22. This is a .22 increase from the $3.00 rate in 2023. Fees are reported and paid […]
Read MoreBrewing Up Success: Hot Takes on Prospecting
Cup of Joe | Ep. 4 – April Welcome back to another exciting episode of Cup of Joe! In the latest Cup of Joe episode, Joe Donovan, CEO of Difference Card, brings a steaming cup of wisdom to the table. Episode 4 promises a flavorful blend of tax-day musings and candid conversations on mastering the […]
Read MoreApril Case Study: The Difference Card Helps Global Shipping Company To Reduce Health Insurance Costs By Over $400,000, Guaranteed!
This client employs over 400 people in the Mid-West market. They provide supply chain solutions, transportation management, freight forwarding and warehouse services for organizations across the world. In this competitive industry, they were looking to enhance margin by reducing their health insurance cost. When faced with an 8% renewal increase from Aetna, their consultant connected […]
Read MoreSpotlight of the Month on Difference Card Broker Partner, Michael Pandolfo
Congratulations to Michael Pandolfo, of Alliant, for being named the Difference Card Broker Partner of the Month for March 2024! Michael Pandolfo is a Consultant for Alliant Insurance Services in their New York City, New York office. Mike recently worked with Senior Consultant Richard Halpin from The Difference Card’s East Team to help a large […]
Read MoreMarch Case Study: The Difference Card Improves Benefits for Michigan Manufacturing Company and Reduces their Healthcare Cost by Over $35,000!
This Elite Difference Card broker partner was looking for an innovative solution to help differentiate their agency in a competitive bidding process to win the business of a select manufacturing employer in Michigan. This metal foundry employer was dealing with high turnover and wanted to improve the benefits structure to improve their retention for the […]
Read MoreSpilling the Tea with Cup of Joe: Exploring the New Monthly Budget Solution
Cup of Joe | Ep. 3 – March Welcome back to another exciting episode of Cup of Joe where we will dive deep into the intricate world of employer-sponsored health insurance, providing valuable insights for brokers, consultants, and employers alike. In this episode, we have a special treat lined up as Difference Card CEO, Joseph […]
Read MoreSpotlight of the Month on Difference Card Broker Partner, Darrel Gable
Congratulations to Darrel Gable, of USI Insurance Services, for being named the Difference Card Broker Partner of the Month for February 2024! Darrel Gable is a Partner / Vice President for USI Insurance Services in the St. Louis, Missouri office. Darrel and fellow USI Vice President, Dennis McGorry, recently worked with Senior Consultant Lee Bowers […]
Read MoreLove at First Savings: 6 Sweet Case Studies
Here at The Difference Card, we pride ourselves on delivering sweet benefits at an even sweeter cost. Discover how sweet benefits were for these clients in our Valentine’s Day Case Study Roundup. Request a Proposal New Jersey Municipality Saves $1,480,658 The client was receiving a 21% renewal increase from the NJ State Health Plan. Our […]
Read MoreFebruary Case Study: Elite Broker Partner Wins New BOR by Helping Illinois Manufacturing Company to Save Over $160,000 with The Difference Card!
This Difference Card broker partner was looking for a solution to help differentiate their agency in a competitive bidding process to win the business of a large manufacturing employer in the Mid-West market. After evaluating the client’s generous benefits structure and difficult renewal situation, the producer concluded that the Difference Card Monthly Budget product was […]
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