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Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Fees Updated by IRS On November 14, 2022, the IRS released Notice 2022-59 which updated the amount of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Trust Fund fee that self-insured health plans must pay for plan years ending…
Read MoreQuarterly Updates from The Difference Card Meet the New CEO of The Difference Card! In September, we welcomed Jospeh Donavan to The Difference Card to serve as Chief Executive Officer. Read his Welcome Letter Featured Case Studies Every month, we…
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November Case Study: Non-profit Client Saves $1,152,015 on Renewal & Improved Benefits Using The Difference Card
Using our proprietary MERP (Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan) strategy, the Difference Card helped a non-profit build the most cost-effective healthcare plan for their November renewal. The client was receiving a 22.8% renewal increase from Emblem. The firm’s Health Insurance Broker…
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Spotlight of the Month on Difference Card Broker Partner, Angie Richards
Congratulations to Angie Richards, of Assured Partners, for being recognized as our Broker Partner of the Month for October 2022! Angie Richards is a Senior Account Executive at Assured Partners in the California market. Angie partnered with The Difference Card…
Read MoreThe #1 driver of retention is benefits. Executives share the top three factors that are driving employee retention at their company: 1. 34% said benefits were most important factor 2. 31% said a “Strong sense of culture” 3. 29% said…
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How to Increase Employee Engagement Through Benefits Technology
It’s no secret that employee benefits can be complicated — for both the employee and employer. Between health insurance enrollment, costs, selecting benefits and completing forms, it’s no wonder many employees are less engaged with benefits overall. As an employer,…
Read MoreBenefits are in my blood. I have done one thing in my entire 20-year career and that’s employee benefits. I have worked for an insurance carrier, an insurance broker, and for The Difference Card. So, for better or worse, healthcare…
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October Case Study: California Defense Manufacturer Has Saved $4 MILLION Using The Difference Card Strategy
Using our proprietary MERP (Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan) strategy, The Difference Card helped a defense manufacturer achieve cost-savings averaging $1.19M per year since 2018 for their organization for a total of $4,762,574. Request a Proposal Barkley Risk Management & Insurance…
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Spotlight of the Month on Difference Card Broker Partner, Brenda Ballard
Congratulations to Brenda Ballard, of USI Insurance Services, for being recognized as our Broker Partner of the Month for September 2022! Brenda Ballard is the Senior Vice President at USI Insurance Services. Brenda partnered with Difference Card Senior Consultant, Jennifer…
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Open Enrollment Tips for Employers
Open enrollment is a complex process, but it doesn’t have to be. By armoring yourself with open enrollment tips and tools, you can tackle your upcoming benefits enrollment like a champion. Request a Proposal 1. Plan Ahead of Time When it comes…
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