Stone Point Capital Invests in The Difference Card
Difference Card poised for accelerated growth with new strategic partner, Stone Point Capital The Difference Card announced an investment from funds managed by Stone Point Capital LLC (Stone Point), a leading private equity firm that invests in businesses within the global financial services industry. Founded in 2001, The Difference Card is a recognized leader in […]
Read More2025 FSA Contribution Limits Announced
The IRS announced the new limits on October 22, 2024. Request a Proposal Highlights of changes coming in 2025: FSA Contributions: Contributions to a healthcare flexible spending account have increased $100 to $3,300 – up from $3,200 in 2024. FSA Carryover Amount: If the employer allows for carry-over, FSA participants can now carry over $660 […]
Read MoreFuture Trends in Health Benefits: The Growing Role of MERPs
Healthcare in the USA is becoming increasingly costly and complex for employers, employees and insurance companies. According to a 2023 report by KFF, the average annual premium for employer-sponsored family health coverage reached $23,968, marking a 7% increase from the previous year. As healthcare expenses continue rising, finding comprehensive cost-containment strategies has become increasingly crucial […]
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 MoreJune Case of the Month: Potpourri Group, Inc. saves 15% on Health Insurance Renewal
How Potpourri Group Achieved Significant Healthcare Savings and Enhanced Employee Benefits Potpourri Group, Inc., a Massachusetts-based company employing over 350 individuals, is part of the Northlane Capital private equity portfolio. Potpourri Group operates as a multi-channel direct marketer, managing 18 complementary brands including Potpourri, Catalog Favorites, NorthStyle, Expressions,The Stitchery, Nature’s Jewelry, The Pyramid Collection, In […]
Read MoreNew Jersey Public Entities See Healthcare Savings by Using The Difference Card Solution with the SHBP
Difference Card HRAs lower payroll deductions and improve benefits in New Jersey The Difference Card is endorsed health administrator of the New Jersey Association of Counties. If you’re in the State Health Benefit Plan for New Jersey, then you’ve felt the pain of exorbitant health care costs increases over the past 18 months. […]
Read MoreMeet our 2023 Difference Card Broker of the Year, Beth McLeod
Cup of Joe | Ep. 2 – February In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, this month’s Cup of Joe episode features Beth McLeod, from Alliant Insurance Services. In this episode, Joseph Donovan, the CEO of The Difference Card, engages in a captivating dialogue with Beth, celebrating her role as the ultimate matchmaker in the intricate […]
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 MoreSpotlight Interview with CEO, Joe Donovan
Joe Donovan sits down with Medical Travel and Digital Health News for a deep dive on The Difference Card Joe Donovan met with Laura Carabello, the newsletter editor of Medical Travel & Digital Health News, to talk about the intricacies of The Difference Card and how it works to help employer groups reduce their healthcare […]
Read MoreDifference Card Digest: Looking Back at Q4
Quarterly Updates from The Difference Card Attracting Top Talent & Reducing Employee Turnover with Better Benefits The #1 driver of retention is benefits. Companies that prioritize health care benefits experience 27% lower turnover rates. Read expert strategies to combat turnover Featured Case Studies Every month, we highlight an industry that achieved great savings with The Difference […]
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