At-Home COVID-19 Testing Now Covered by Insurance
Effective January 15, Health Insurers must cover the cost of COVID-19 testing kits. Beginning Saturday, January 15, individuals with group and private health insurance coverage may ask for reimbursement for up to eight at-home COVID-19 test kits per month. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, individuals who purchase over the counter COVID-19 […]
Read MorePCORI Fees Announced for 2022 for Self-Insured Health Plans
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Fees Updated by IRS The IRS released Notice 2022-4 in December 2021, which updated the amount of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Trust Fund fee that self-insured health plans must pay for plan years ending on or after October 1, 2021, and before October 1, 2022. The applicable dollar amount for […]
Read MoreHappy Holidays: Making a Difference Through Giving
Making a difference. Giving back to those in need this holiday season. This year, we have decided to give back to the people that need it the most- from coast to coast. We are making donations to organizations in need of assistance in three of our major markets. View our Holiday Video and discover how […]
Read MoreWin the Fight: Deliver Better Benefits at a Better Price
A Recap of our November Webinar Session 2 In the second webinar in our three-part series, Healthy Habits and Health Insurance, we explored two strategies to bring to prospects to deliver great benefits above competitors. Request a Proposal Below we recap the strategies discussed in the webinar. How to Win New Business: Leading with […]
Read MoreWhat the new IRS 2022 Cost-of-Living Adjustments Mean for Your Benefit & Retirement Accounts
The IRS has released its 2022 cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) in response to inflation- which can impact certain benefit accounts, retirement plans and other programs. A wide variety of tax-related benefit accounts will see a change in their limits for 2022 including FSAs, qualified fringe transportation and parking benefits, qualified small employer health reimbursement arrangements (QSEHRAs), […]
Read MoreNew Health and Wellness Videos in the Member Portal!
We are excited to announce a brand-new catalog of online health education and wellness videos! If you are a Difference Card member, login to your account now to check out 50 new health and wellness videos available in your portal. Click here to access the member portal. Throughout the year, we will continue to bring in […]
Read MoreHealthy Habits & Health Insurance: Our New 3-Part Webinar Series!
Join us for this exciting 3-part series! The Difference Card is excited to launch a brand-new, 3-Part Webinar Series focused on creating a productive and healthy fourth quarter – both by generating new business AND by taking care of your mental wellbeing during a typically stressful season. This unique webinar series will help you calm […]
Read MoreTraditional Dental Insurance is like Driving a Broken Car: Dental Difference is the Solution.
Question: Would you keep driving your car if you lost 40% of the gas each time you filled up your tank? Answer: Of course you wouldn’t! You’d fix the problem or get a new car! Typical Dental Insurance is Broken Dental Insurance is just like this hypothetical vehicle you’re driving in the above scenario. US […]
Read MoreDifference Card Recognized with Performance Excellence Award
The Difference Card is honored to be awarded the Alegeus Performance Excellence Award for New Logo Growth The APEX (Alegeus Performance Excellence) Awards honor Third Party Administrators who have demonstrated leadership and achieved exceptional business results using the Alegeus technology platform. Clients received recognition at the virtual 2021 Alegeus Client Success Summit on June […]
Read MoreReminder: PCORI Fees are Due by July 31, 2021
Don’t forget to file by the July 31st deadline What are PCORI Fees? Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), most employer sponsors and insurers are required to pay PCORI fees until 2029, as it applies to plan years ending on or before September 30, 2029. The PCORI fee imposed on sponsors of a self-insured health […]
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