How Can You Contribute to an HSA?

Many Americans are creating Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) to save money for healthcare costs. Your employer may offer a Qualified High Deductible Health Plan (QHDHP) in your benefits package. You may also have the option to utilize an HSA as a self-employed freelancer. You can use the funds from this savings account to fill in […]

Education Case Study: University Saves $176,595 on Renewal & Improved Benefits Using The Difference Card

March 30, 2022

Using our proprietary MERP (Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan) strategy, the Difference Card helped a university build the most cost-effective healthcare plan for their January renewal. The client was receiving a 38% renewal increase from Aetna. The firm’s Health Insurance Broker engaged The Difference Card to help with a solution to reduce this renewal and IMPROVE […]

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What could your education clients do with an extra $400,000 in savings?

Better Benefits for Educators Are your clients considered Educators, Directors, School Boards, Teachers, Charter Schools, Private Schools, Public Board of Education, Universities, or Early Education Centers? The Difference Card has a long-standing relationship in helping these clients create the BEST employee benefit package for teachers, while often saving the employer hundreds of thousands of dollars. […]

Must-have FSA eligible products for your kids’ spring break

As March gives way to April, it is officially spring and before you know it, your kids will be home from school for their annual spring break. This is typically a very busy week for most families, as they are beginning to enjoy the great outdoors, taking vacations and generally enjoying everything the new season […]

March Case Study: Law Firm Saves $431,833 on Renewal & Improved Benefits Using The Difference Card

Using our proprietary MERP (Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan) strategy, the Difference Card helped a Law Firm build the most cost-effective healthcare plan for their March renewal. The client was receiving a 19% renewal increase from Aetna. The firm’s Health Insurance Broker engaged The Difference Card to help with a solution to reduce this renewal IMPROVE […]

Supply and Demand: Why Are Healthcare Costs Rising?

The U.S. spends $4.1 trillion a year on healthcare — more than any other country in the world — and that number is steadily rising. Internal factors within the healthcare system are driving prices up. Meanwhile, the combination of an aging population, unaddressed health issues and COVID-19 is straining the system like never before. Request […]

February Case Study: Real Estate Investment Firm Saves $154,322 on Renewal & Improves Benefits Using The Difference Card

Using our proprietary MERP (Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan) strategy, the Difference Card helped a Real Estate Investment Firm build the most cost-effective healthcare plan for their February renewal. The client was receiving a 21.9% renewal increase from BCBS. The firm’s Health Insurance Broker engaged The Difference Card to help with a solution to reduce this […]

Do you LOVE Sweet Benefits?

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. July 2021 Case Study Law Firm goes from 12% Renewal Increase to -4% using The Difference Card   Read the full July Case […]

Over $1 Billion in Savings for Our Clients!

The Difference Card celebrates a major milestone by hitting $1 Billion in total savings through reduced healthcare spend. The Difference Card kicks off 2022 with bang! The team is excited to be celebrating the impressive milestone marking $1,162,970,370 saved for our clients through reduced healthcare premium spend. The Difference Card delivers a unique healthcare solution […]

How Section 105 Medical Reimbursement Plans Save on Taxes

Many employers choose Section 105 medical reimbursement plans to save on taxes. Employers and employees alike can benefit from Section 105 plans, but the specific benefits your company can enjoy depend on your organization’s needs. If you are an employer looking to learn more about an alternative way of funding medical costs, Section 105 plans, […]