Spotlight of the Month on Difference Card Broker Partner, Jim Fawcett
Congratulations to Jim Fawcett, Our Difference Card Broker Partner of the Month for July 2024! We are delighted to announce Jim Fawcett of the DJB Group, a division of Highstreet Insurance Partners, as the Difference Card Broker Partner of the Month for July 2024! Jim Fawcett serves as the Northeast Regional Sales Leader and Vice […]
Leer másHow to Help Clients Understand Open Enrollment Options
Open enrollment season is an important time of opportunities and challenges for employees. On the one hand, they can enroll in healthcare solutions that improve their well-being, job satisfaction and productivity. On the other hand, they may be intimidated and confused by the range of options and how to enroll. Nearly two-thirds of employees say their employer’s […]
Leer másHow Section 125 Plans Work
Section 125 plans let employers offer employees non-taxable benefits that contribute toward healthcare expenses. These plans provide significant tax savings, so they’re beneficial to both employers and employees. They also help reduce the burden of rising healthcare costs, allowing businesses to take care of their teams’ financial, mental and physical health. Doing so can result […]
Leer másDeclaring Independence from Traditional Benefit Plans
In the July episode of Cup of Joe, we had the pleasure of welcoming a special guest known for his innovative approach to healthcare benefits, Lester Morales. As the CEO and Founder of NextImpact, Lester has been a pioneer in thinking outside the box when it comes to building health plans. We caught up with […]
Leer másCOBRA Subsidy: Who’s Eligible, How it’s Funded, and How to Deliver Notices to Employees
COBRA Subsidy: Eligibility, Funding and Notice Requirements The federal government initiated several programs to address the challenges posed by the coronavirus outbreak. One of these programs was the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) subsidy, which excluded qualified individuals from paying premiums for a specified duration. Although the program has ended, insurance brokers continue to […]
Leer másJuly Case Study: The Difference Card Helps New York Non-Profit to Improve Health Benefits and Save Over $100,000 Annually!
This non-profit organization, located in Long Island, New York, employs over 100 staff members on their health plan. To continue fulfilling their important mission, the organization sought help from their consulting team at Corporate Synergies to improve their benefits package while reducing costs for both staff and the company. Corporate Synergies, part of the Foundation […]
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